In early September 2019 we were boat-less, once again, land dwellers, gainfully employed like all respectful souls ought to be. Life is good! BUT, Karin and I started talking about the “next” boat. This is very dangerous and precarious downhill slippery slope. It wasn’t too long before we identified what we wanted: […]
Karin and I want to extend a hearty “thank you” to Calibre Yacht Sales (Rob Ksyniuk) for conducting the sale of Mayaluga in such an efficient and professional manner. Having bought and sold many boats in past years, this was such a refreshing exercise. We are delighted that Mayaluga has gone to such a good […]
Our last cruise on Mayaluga was absolutely idyllic. Tony single-handed in a lesurely fashion taking almost a full week to get from Victoria to Comox. The highlight for him on the transit was a couple of wonderful days in Tribune Bay on Hornby Island. Karin took a week off from the office and drove up […]
1978-2018 HANS CHRISTIAN 38T “MAYALUGA” $189,500 CDN (Picture gallery at foot of post – click pics for high resolution) This outstanding vessel is truly offshore ready. Many are advertised as “offshore ready”, but Mayaluga is truly offshore-turnkey. Provision her, step aboard and go! Rebuilt from the ground up, the recent professional survey states: ……. in […]
(Please click pics for high resolution view) Our last leg from Hawaii and home – only 3,000 nautical miles! We reluctantly say our goodbyes to warm weather and Waikiki Beach just a 10 minute stroll from our slip at the Hawaii Yacht Club, Ali-Wai Harbour, Oahu. […]
It is so long since we have posted a blog that I am not sure where to begin. It seems that every waking minute is accounted for by some task that needs attention. Some wise person defined the cruising-lifestyle as “boat maintenance in exotic places”. Too true! Too true! We changed our landfall in […]
We have internet!! That means we can post some pictures! Friends, Richard Krieger from Victoria BC, and Cliff Brown from London ON, fly to Tahiti to join us on board Mayaluga for 10 unforgettable days in the Tahiti Leeward Islands. Papeete market where local […]
This is what ocean sailing is all about ……. an amazing day with incredible sailing! During the early hours of Saturday morning the seas flattened out, relatively speaking. When the sea is down to 10 foot we now are conditioned to think of it as “flat”. We have enjoyed sunny skies all day, a lovely […]
The equatorial crossing was an uneventful milestone. I was so tired that when we crossed at about 5:00am local, I slept right through it, having asked Karin NOT to wake me! We are both pretty exhausted. Seas are still rough and bumpy and everything is wet and salty. The cabin sole stays damp and slippery. […]
Tonight we departed from the “norm” and dined on cheese and wine. A good portion of the day was spent cleaning and disinfecting the fridge and freezer after throwing away soooo much good food yesterday. We are not sure how long our cheese will last …. so we decided to quaff as much of it […]
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