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29 Mar 2017

Day 1: We’ve Made It Through Day 1!

by Mel | posted in: Atlantic Crossing II, Highlights | 0

The Burnetts are probably the happiest people ever to begin the process of being trapped in a small vehicle with your family for three weeks. Since The Disaster occurred after just four hours of sailing last time, the family was … Read More

28 Mar 2017

This Time, For Sure!

by Mel | posted in: Atlantic Crossing II, Canary Islands, Sailing | 2

The Burnetts are ready! Sea-trials went well and the fridge is full. Next step in our trial of patience exacted upon us by Master Oogway, the Atlantic wind god: spend three weeks offshore, crossing the Atlantic! Oh, Master Oogway, you toy … Read More

26 Mar 2017

Expert Provisioning in Gran Canaria

by Mel | posted in: Atlantic Crossing II, Canary Islands, Highlights | 1

Rudders are painted and on! Putting rudders on while the boat is in the water is a thrilling experience that hopefully one doesn’t need to do too often. Dropping a 120-pound object into the deep blue and trusting it to … Read More

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