A few weeks ago I ventured out of the harbor singlehanded looking for wind. I didn’t find any so I motored about the coast for about an hour. I have been out again a few times since then but it was never solo. The other … Continue readingFirst Singlehanded Ocean Sail
My first trip out of the harbor solo happened! It was VERY uneventful which in the sailing world is always a good thing right? The day was absolutely beautiful for November. It was about 65 degrees and a perfectly clear sky. The problem was there … Continue readingFirst Solo Ocean Voyage!
So I’ve been waiting to fix the jib because I was a little nervous about dropping it by myself. I also have new traveler lines but because of the age of the old bolts and screws I was having a hard time. Today I was … Continue readingRepairs….
Went out with KJ yesterday and WOW! What a great sail. I just LOVE this boat! I have been hesitant to go outside the harbor because of well…I don’t really know why at all I was fearing the open water. It was the unknown. Also … Continue readingOpen Water Sail in The Pacific
It’s an unusually hot day today in Newport Beach. 90 degrees in October is quite uncommon. Not a cloud in the sky and I planned on doing some harbor cruising. Got a text from KJ that he can go out so we decided on an … Continue readingTraining Wheels
I officially have Open Water Anxiety. I will call it OWA from here on. Everytime I get near the open water of the Pacific Ocean, I get this fear. What am I afraid of? It’s just water right? I mean there are no sea monsters … Continue readingOpen Water Anxiety
Just finished a singlehanded sail around the harbor. I got back in my car when I was done and thought wow…what a rush! I have head that same feeling before, but it was in a very different environment. Doing 135 mph on a Ninja ZX-6R. … Continue readingLow Speed Adrenalin Rush!
Took the boat out for a little spin and as I was going back to the shore I decided to snap a few pictures. This are my first official, non phone pics…Enjoy. She is pretty photogenic!
The name Cuajota…whats it mean? (pronounced kwa-hoe-ta) I have been asked about the name, so I’ll address it here…. Cuajota means nothing actually from what I have been able to find. What I have been told and I am going to run with this because … Continue reading“What’s that mean!?!?”
Wind was up today and I took the boat out. The conditions were not as smooth as yesterday and I was moving much faster and handling bigger wind. I got turned around by the wind at the mooring but once I had the sails up … Continue readingAnother Singlehanded Sail…3rd times a charm!