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Casey
Jones, our Hydrovane wind-steering autopilot, took the helm for a large
portion of the 5-day passage. You can see his red steering vane
as Terra Firma sails through a large area of krill.
The passage was incredible. The winds were light, but more often
than not, favorable. We flew the spinnaker often and enjoyed the
easy sailing and tranquil ocean. The days melted together in a
pleasantly soothing sort of way.
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were lucky to have the company of Finnesterre all the way from the
Perlas Islands to Ecuador. They are very experienced sailors and
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You
can't cross the equator on an empty stomach! Carrie prepares to
dig into a special equator dinner of steak with onions in a balsamic
reduction, sauteed vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. Yumm! |
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We
prepared for the crossing of the equator and our initiation into the
legion of shellbacks a couple miles north of the equator. The
chilled champagne, kiddie fireworks and 3 wine glasses were set out.
We crossed the equator at 0643Z or 0043 local time. Time to crack
open the champagne and toast Neptune! We gave him a very full
glass in gratitude for his kindness on this passage. We also
shared champagne with Casey Jones and Chuck, our two autopilots.
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