Cruise of the Ladybug

I thought I would post another note on single-handers, since our neighbour here in Fiji is an interesting chap. This post is dedicated to t...

We arrived here four days ago, cruising for a whole day and night through the islands to the little port town of Savusavu. The harbour is c...

We are at rest tonight on a mooring at the river mouth in Savusavu, Fiji. Position: 16 46.47 S 179 19.90 E. The anchorage is charming - a f...

This illness seems to be most prevalent in middle aged males, but it can strike anyone of any age. Often diagnosed as a form of escapism, sy...

The consistent SE trade wind of 18-20 Knots blew all night and Ladybug swept along at 5.5K to 6.0K with a partial jib. We sighted land, the ...

We woke up smiling to see sunny blue skies and a steady 12 Knots from the south. The wind slowly shifted into the SE and Ladybug sped along...

From Bowditch's American Practical Navigator: Offshore, some shade of blue is common, particularly in tropical or subtropical region...

Main sheet shackle issue: When we bought Ladybug, the previous owner was not on hand to answer questions and the running rigging had been di...

First, excuse me for several typo's in my last post. I blame it on the angle of my stomach while typing! The wind finally settled dow...

Okay, enough of the rough stuff, we want blue skies, please! Last night was the worst one so far as Ladybug was pursued by relentless squall...