The Plan | The Preparations | The Boat | The Measurements | The Cruising Life |
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How long do you plan to sail?
1-3 years
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What YouTube channels have you watched to help you prepare for this adventure?
Project Atticus, Sailing LaVagabond, Gone with the Wynns, Beau and Brandy, Sailing Uma
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Who is Anne Marie?
The boat is named after this person.
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What is the length of the boat?
34
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How will you prepare food on the boat?
Fridge, propane oven and stove, grill, thermos cooking
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What is your plan to keep safe?
Avoid pirates
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What is the worst preparation task you’ve done so far?
Converting a black water holding tank and marine toilet into a compostable head?
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What type of anchor does the boat have?
Rocna 15 kg
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What is the theoretical hull speed of the boat?
6.9 kts
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What emergency rations are you carrying?
37 Mountain House bags
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From where and when do you plan to leave?
Neah Bay by August 6
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To complete the ‘watertight’ portion of the preparation, how many bolts have you refit on the boat with flammable epoxy and sealant?
250 (including the ones installed with Mark Christophersen in our worst marital fight ever and ones installed after product caught on fire)
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What on the boat allows for self-steerage by wind alone and without electricity?
Monitor Windvane
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What is the draft of the boat?
4 ft 1 in
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What is your watch schedule?
4 on, 4 off at night, 2 on, 2 off during day
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When do you plan to arrive in the Marquesas after leaving Mexico?
28 Days Later
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What courses are you taking this summer to complete your educational preparation?
Coastal Passagemaking and Medical Emergencies at Sea
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How will TC get his exercise everyday on the boat?
Wenching chain with a Manual SeaTiger555
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What is the max output of the solar panels?
340 watts
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If you can never just ‘pull over’ on a passage to rest, what will you do instead?
Heave-to
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How close do you plan to sail to land?
50 miles offshore
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How many YouTrack items and Kanban boards did it take to get the boat and crew prepared?
300+ items and 15 boards
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How can we recognize the boat at Squalicum?
Mast steps, a cutter rig (3 sails), a legit light at the top of the mast, and a blue Furono wifi radar at the back of the boat
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How much water can you carry in the tanks?
75 gal
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What will you do all day when you cruise?
Cook, read, watch the sunset, pray, eat, fix the boat, hike, explore new cultures, sail, kayak, fix the boat, read, repeat.
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