Daryl and I decided to take on an extra hand to help with the watches for the long passage across the Pacific.
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| The crew of 'No Rehearsal' enjoying a sundowner at a rooftop bar in Panama City. The last night out before the crossing. Janis is 24 and from Germany, sadly he had slipped by the pool in the marina, that's the reason for the bandage! |
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| Going through the canal was quite a stressful experience, but we managed it all in the one day and were glad to be out at last into the Pacific. |
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| Most of the passage was what we call 'Champagne Sailing' with a glass of wine and nimbles each evening at sundown. We decided to sail only on one of the headsails and that worked really well. Having the choice of five to choose from, there was always one that fitted the conditions, and we used them all at some stage. |
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| Showing Janis the ropes, and he showed me a new knot too, never too old to learn new tricks!! |
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| Land Ahoy, after 24 days we approach the Gambier Islands and anchor outside the main town of Rikitea. |
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