tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post6898131099731227963..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: WeatherAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-38627925330374336172010-03-31T05:27:13.506-07:002010-03-31T05:27:13.506-07:00None of us can even begin to imagine what an adven...None of us can even begin to imagine what an adventure it must be. You are VERY brave soul. God be with you on your journey, Abby. And look for the flash of green light at sunrise and sunset! You should have plenty of opportunities!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-74088600330210923122010-03-21T02:27:53.114-07:002010-03-21T02:27:53.114-07:00Excellent i would rate this 100%. have a safe jour...Excellent i would rate this 100%. have a safe journeyAdam Gilchristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130650017596839000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-40085788810764229902010-03-11T12:50:47.197-08:002010-03-11T12:50:47.197-08:00Wonderful photo! I want to see more pictures :)Wonderful photo! I want to see more pictures :)Elizabeth Crockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719963282342765677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-65854355284688057362010-03-11T05:48:28.758-08:002010-03-11T05:48:28.758-08:00Abby:
When you get to Cape Horn do you sail out ar...Abby:<br />When you get to Cape Horn do you sail out around the Cape or cut inside and through the chain of islands there?<br /><br />John in PensacolaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-89151113903838915552010-03-10T21:47:39.763-08:002010-03-10T21:47:39.763-08:00longing for excitement abby? careful what you wis...longing for excitement abby? careful what you wish for or the curse of "May you live in interesting times" may bless you :D<br /><br />cheery cockpit, take caretennis1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-27412557381818234272010-03-10T19:47:50.405-08:002010-03-10T19:47:50.405-08:00I can't wait to follow your trip as you round ...I can't wait to follow your trip as you round the Cape. Maybe we can get some video of the rough seas down there? My first exposure to solo circumnavigation of the globe was in reading a book called The Voyage of American Promise (from about 20 years ago). It was written by Dodge Morgan, who at the time set the record for solo circumnavigation. He set sail from Maine and rounded the Cape of Good Hope then stayed in the southern ocean all the way to Cape Horn. I'll never forget his descriptions of riding out the 60 foot waves that the storms kicked up down there. Hope you can avoid anything like that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-21195307162246981962010-03-10T19:26:36.379-08:002010-03-10T19:26:36.379-08:00Good Luck!!
From the B4 first graders at Jesse Hal...Good Luck!!<br />From the B4 first graders at Jesse Hall Elementry School Sparks, NV!!!The Mrs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12946783507978953581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-9073841397102950052010-03-10T18:33:14.795-08:002010-03-10T18:33:14.795-08:00aww man, you complain about the weather! in NYC, i...aww man, you complain about the weather! in NYC, its in the 50s and the weather is really swell! :D anyhow, keep enjoying your long trip and i keep ya prayers. don't lose faith! you can do this! :)Elihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13624361510413370811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-46041630499646127172010-03-10T18:00:45.065-08:002010-03-10T18:00:45.065-08:00Abby, we note that no one mentioned Akademik Kurch...Abby, we note that no one mentioned Akademik Kurchatov Fracture Zone today ? Google knows where it is but the scenery there is substantialy disappointing. Now Easter Isle, that's different or so I'm told! <br />Mother Marianne did a touching interview with the sailing mag., excellent grades there all around. Thanks again for the highly anticipated updates Captain Abby.ken h - Fla.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15570810536961251775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-68442520994272049842010-03-10T17:19:07.485-08:002010-03-10T17:19:07.485-08:00Hi Abby
Great to hear from you again. Can I sugges...Hi Abby<br />Great to hear from you again. Can I suggest you try out the heater before it get too cold and you find that it doesn't work a quick run every few days will keep the lines of diesel running freely before you reach the extreme weather conditions of the Cape. It will not be very comfortable without heat if you dont check it now.<br />Glad you missed the weather front you will be getting all the bumps and bashes from rough weather soon enough instead of wishing it on yourself.<br />Safety first keep your harness on and be prepared for the unexpected.<br /><br />Take care<br />Evie from bendigoEvie from Bendigonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-30860770799667398742010-03-10T17:09:06.146-08:002010-03-10T17:09:06.146-08:00@Trentgs ... If you had been here since the beginn...@Trentgs ... If you had been here since the beginning, you'd have read many informative opinions about Fleming windvanes vs electronic autopilots. Abby uses the latter and has a backup. One commenter said Abby's Open 40 does not steer as well with a windvane under different wind directions as Jessica's S&S 34.Bob from Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672671655687291088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-47334003220249483892010-03-10T16:48:48.193-08:002010-03-10T16:48:48.193-08:00@Rozki
I read your blog before last – about ...@Rozki <br /> <br />I read your blog before last – about the books you ordered on line. I just wanted to recommend the following book: <br /><br />It is super well written and beautifully illustrated.<br /><br />The "New Complete Sailing Manual" <br />by Steve Sleight<br /><br />IBSN – 13: 978-0-7566-0944-3 and<br />IBSN - 10: 0-7566-0944-5<br /><br />Have a great day !<br /> <br /><*(((((><<br /><br />Mariner Walt - Marina del Rey CAMariner Walthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587929421162838841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-32110852523383333852010-03-10T15:02:24.426-08:002010-03-10T15:02:24.426-08:00Loving your little cabin, looks quite spacious for...Loving your little cabin, looks quite spacious for a boat! :D ... not that I know a lot about boats! lol Looks like your having an amazing adventure! Good luck and God Bless!!<br /><br />Lisa (New Zealand)Lisa Cantwellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-60794129273007747212010-03-10T14:51:39.855-08:002010-03-10T14:51:39.855-08:00I'm enjoying following your Journey..and I'...I'm enjoying following your Journey..and I've kept pace with Jessica too. She is using a Fleming windvane for her auto pilot..You mentioned you are down below but I presume you too have an autopilot that helps keep your heading..while you nod off..or read a good book..is your wind guided too as hers is? Hopefully you put in some of those french fried potato sticks..(in the can) those are quite nice too for snacking and keep well.. <br />Glad to read that your Solar panels are doing well..I know early on that was one of your worries until you got it modified on the Island...<br /><br />Interesting Blog..Cruise smooth...Rest well..and know you are in our prayers..every day...<br /><br /><br />Gary & Jan<br />Savannah,GAtrentgshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490025531675682580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-38430162309180135322010-03-10T13:32:04.323-08:002010-03-10T13:32:04.323-08:00Omg! I can`t believe your sailing solo! That is ss...Omg! I can`t believe your sailing solo! That is ssssooooo awesome! I really love what you are doing! People should make a whole movie about your world adventure! I`d like to be friends with you email me!Mokahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323563573878549303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-90458658293974591882010-03-10T13:14:28.907-08:002010-03-10T13:14:28.907-08:00Didn't know about you...now I do.
So young and...Didn't know about you...now I do.<br />So young and so ahead a lot of us, wish you luck.Mehdi A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17371973111047448331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-53922631187182633612010-03-10T12:18:18.777-08:002010-03-10T12:18:18.777-08:00Well Abby, while I'm tardy and intermittent o...Well Abby, while I'm tardy and intermittent on my interaction on your blog (due to my insane schedule) but, I must say, your pictures, your frequency of blog entries, and your “friends” make one feel more intimate than with Zac… No offense to Zac by any means, love him, but you’re quite the character… Sail safe!<br />DavehDavehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10320619697108043853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-84608488906786082032010-03-10T11:47:32.086-08:002010-03-10T11:47:32.086-08:00Abby,
Hello from the midwest, just outside of Chi...Abby,<br /><br />Hello from the midwest, just outside of Chicago, where the land is as flat as the ocean in your picture looks.<br /><br />Although the journey might seem long, the day will come when you look back on your adventure and it will seem to have gone by in a flash! So, savor each day and know that a lot of us out here are thinking about you.<br /><br />Stay safe,<br /><br />KevinKevin Callahanhttp://coobulldog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-50808659253475908062010-03-10T11:28:28.716-08:002010-03-10T11:28:28.716-08:00Abby,
thanks for the photos and update.
MarkAbby, <br /><br />thanks for the photos and update.<br /><br /><br />MarkOld Ironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04285283420062813212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-7582731159222061912010-03-10T10:06:51.907-08:002010-03-10T10:06:51.907-08:00Hey Abby ... You got to take a right girl as you a...Hey Abby ... You got to take a right girl as you are heading back to Peru! Just kidding as I understand Wild Eyes is powered by the wind and it's therefore impossible to head in a straight line to your next way point. I can totally identify with non-stop rain driving you inside as I am waiting out the rain here in the Pacific NW to get back to gardening and outside projects. Soak in all the warmth you can now because soon you'll be eastward bound in the great southern ocean and you'll probably not feel really warm again till you start heading north from New Zealand.<br /><br />Did Scott successfully trouble shoot the autopilot glitch? <br /><br />Abby, Ive read enough your blog entrees now to understand you're level of sailing expertise and it answers my question as to why you are doing what you are doing. Talking about frontal zones shows your education in weather, talking about outer tracks and foresails shows your intimacy with the boat (and it wouldn't hurt to add definitions here and there please, like "sheets"; how many readers knew they were lines to pull the sail?) And sailing from a very young age all equates to taking on a circumnavigation. You have to also be courageous to be alone at sea for such a long period and a visionary to plot your future. <br /><br />Cheers and how about another video when you have time.Bob from Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672671655687291088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-73671535013805916892010-03-10T09:40:49.050-08:002010-03-10T09:40:49.050-08:00Bonjour Abby & Wild Eyes,
On top of being a g...Bonjour Abby & Wild Eyes,<br /><br />On top of being a good photographer you make very intelligible descriptions of the wind conditions. Ever thought of becoming a marine meteorologist?<br /><br />To Cape Horn! <br /><br />Keep warm, stay cool,be safehphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879296389045279539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-89641397419992134662010-03-10T08:37:53.370-08:002010-03-10T08:37:53.370-08:00Hi Abby,
Could you not center the text, but align...Hi Abby,<br /><br />Could you not center the text, but align it to the left? It's kind of hard to read.<br />Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-29279908627441937502010-03-10T08:34:26.628-08:002010-03-10T08:34:26.628-08:00What an amazing voyage. You realize, don't yo...What an amazing voyage. You realize, don't you, that you will be able to publish your blog as a book when you've completed the journey?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-22384453873435998052010-03-10T08:31:38.436-08:002010-03-10T08:31:38.436-08:00awesome pic...i saved one for my background..the p...awesome pic...i saved one for my background..the pic of your bow with the solar panels. im so inspired by your journey...just ordered a new mainsail for my boat. is there a way to keep your jib from chaffing?...and will one set of sails last the journey?. also with mountain house as your main fare..are there enough nutrients in there for u?..i have had it before on rockclimbing trips...mmmmm good but after awhile...booooring. need a cheezeburger ..know what i mean?...can u get fresh supplies if you need?? sorry to pepper you with so many questions. im just facinated by what you are accomplishing. when you get a chance can you go into details about how your auto helm work and keeps you on course. all the best<br />collinCollin Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00475700074430277697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-63796277619302284102010-03-10T08:20:12.407-08:002010-03-10T08:20:12.407-08:00Hi Abby,
Your sky pic reminds me of June gloom on ...Hi Abby,<br />Your sky pic reminds me of June gloom on the way to Catalina. Of course it brightens up as soon as you get to Eric's (best cheesburgers in the world on the wharf in Avalon)as I am sure you know. Your nav station looks very cozy and homey with your new 'decorations'. <br />I can 'feel' your excitement about reaching the Cape. Trust me, we all are very excited as well.<br />Please stay safe and vigilant and enjoy every minute of your GREAT adventure. I know I am!<br />God Bless you Abby.<br />CherylCheryl in San Diegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387168640872688735noreply@blogger.com