Tag | Vela
Dreams Vs Reality
The last test with Strider was a tough lesson for me. Wind from west at 20 knots and something more, short waves result of the
Sprayhood
I imagined myself in the middle of the ocean in calm, without wind at all and with the sun beating down, then I imagined upwind
Donation time
I spent last months working tirelessly to gather enough funds for Strider. At the end of April, at last the minimum amount was in my
The windvane
One of the accesories necessary to face an singlehanded ocean crossing is undoubtedly the self steering windvane. There are, and many prefer it, the electric
First gift for Strider
Last week I made a big gift to Strider. I bought him the new sails. Mainsail with two hands and furling genoa. Before taking this
To communicate
All the people I told about project “Amazzonia Sempre …” don’t understand that I can not communicate during the vojage. The keenest ask me: “and
The time is now
My plan is to move to Blackpool to Strider around mid-May, to work on Strider for a couple of months and then in early August
Sterling Hayden
Sterling Hayden was a famous Hollywood actor in 60′s-70′s. He had important roles among others in “Dr. Strangelove” in 1964 and “The Godfather” in 1972,
PC & Softwares
Computer and salt water do not go together, but today’s boats have evermore electronics. You have to buy it, update it and then it breaks
Which books to bring?
I am a books lover, and during my itineraries by bus often I find myself thinking about what books to read I will take with
Sticky Post
- What does a man need - really need? A few pounds of food each day, heat and shelter, six feet to lie down in...-Sterling Hayden
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