We had to access the wood decking under the bowsprit, so we removed it from the boat. A few things became apparent once it was…
Here’s a sneak peek at what the cabin top looks like, post nonskid. It has taken a while to get to this point, but we…
Finally it was time to start spraying gelcoat. We had a choice between painting the topsides and spraying gelcoat. Paint is easier to apply, less…
With the decks faired it was time to start working on the primer for the gel coat. A plank across the foredeck gives access to…
While we toured around South America (including walking on Cape Horn!), Ethan and Michael continued the hard work on the decks. Above is a pic…
The cruise company charters airline flights between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires for all passengers. It’s easier to collect folks coming from Europe for the boat…
The second half of the trip sailed by as quickly as the first, sadly. We stayed inside the islands and had days of cruising and…
I’ve been looking forward to this trip for so long, and suddenly the first week has come and gone. We’ve traveled 1,451 miles by sea,…
This is the MS Fridtjof Nansen, built in 2020 in Norway for HX Hurtigruten Expeditions. She is 490 feet long with a cruising speed of…
Travel blogs praise Valparaiso as Chile’s most colorful city, with vibrant street art, historical funiculars and colorful hills. Yes, it has all those, but after…