Archive for April, 2008

Passage from Port Blair to Maldives Days 1-4

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

So far this passage has been smooth and pleasant. Since we left, winds have been light, but wind speed and direction have been erratic. Of course, all that matters to us is that the winds are light, but we do feel sorry for the poor sailors, who must be going crazy from constantly changing their sails. Thanks to light winds we have had calm seas. The swells are four feet, coming at long intervals, and there are virtually no wind waves. It is really nice. It just doesn’t get much better than this. We are making good time, too. We have been consistently running at the relatively low 1600 RPM but averaging 6.25 knots. Flat seas help with speed, as do currents going our way.

We are quite pleased to report that (more…)

Food, More Food and Checking Out of Port Blair

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Chores, Food, and Elephants

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Elephant Training Camp in Havelock

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Diving at Havelock - Elephant Beach and The Aquarium

Thursday, April 24th, 2008