Let’s go eSailing

Well, suddenly we’ve all got a lot of time on our hands, so now is a great time to try out the eSail simulator....

Lassoing the First Line Ashore

The technique to getting the first line ashore safely. The lasso.

How To Coil A Rope

Beginners guide. First steps in coiling a rope so that it can be stowed neatly and ready for instant use.

The Pacific Crossing of Ipixuna by Freyboatie.

So, what’s it like crossing the biggest ocean on the planet?

Ocean Passage – Day 10 – 900 Miles to Nuku Hiva

Hi, Day 10 today and we have 900 miles to go to Nuku Hiva. We have reached the stage of the passage where days blend into...

Pacific Ocean Passage Log – When Things Break – by Skipper...

Hi All, Day six sees us still in moderate Tradewind conditions, and bang on course for the islands. The beauty of the South Pacific Trades is...

Ocean Passage Log – Departure from Galápagos Islands – Skipper Harry...

Hello! An update from Ipixuna on our fourth day at sea as she sails from the Galapagos Islands to French Polynesia. After leaving the Galapagos we knew...