The Adventures of Scotty, Sue and Dan Aboard Narnia (and other adventures)
The Adventures of Scotty, Sue and Dan Aboard Narnia (and other adventures)
Today we have the 4th installment that covers exploring the island of Nuku Hiva, Marquises, and S/V Dreamers onward passage to the Fakarava Atoll with only David and Chris onboard (Dan flew from Nuku Hiva to Papeete, Tahiti to reunite with Sue) You can find the 1st Video Here, the 2nd Video Here, the 3rd Video Here, or […]
Chris Huang took video during our voyage from Panama to French Polynesia in March/April of 2022. Today we have the 3rd installment that covers the last couple weeks of the ocean crossing and the arrival at the island of Nuku Hiva, Marquises. You can find the 1st Video Here, the 2nd Video Here, or check […]
Chris Huang took video during our voyage from Panama to French Polynesia earlier this year. Today we have the 2nd installment that covers the first couple weeks of the ocean crossing from the Las Perlas Islands in Panama, past the Galapagos Island, through the doldrums and to about the 1/2 way point of the crossing. […]
Chris Huang took video during our voyage from Panama to French Polynesia. This is the 1st installment that covers our days to the Las Perlas Islands in Panama. David, Chris and I were aboard S/V Dreamer. Peter was aboard Early Bird (Dreamer’s buddyboat since the beginning). Dreamer and Early Bird parted ways after Las Perlas […]
After more then 5 weeks on board SV Dreamer, the time has come to say farewell to David and Chris in Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands and fly to reunite with my lovely wife in Tahiti, Society Islands. I woke up early Sunday morning, and after quick breakfast, David transported me, my luggage and Dreamer’s trash […]
After 28 days at sea and sailing over 4000 miles across the Pacific Ocean from Panama City, Panama, we have finally reached Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia. What an amazing adventure! Dreamer stayed off-shore overnight so that we could enter the anchorage at first light. What a site! After living for over 6 weeks […]
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/20/2022 9:30:00 AM Lat, Lng: -9.068635, -139.812998 Course, Speed: 270.00 ° True, 8.0 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: Position Update Dan’s inReach
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/20/2022 1:07:30 AM Lat, Lng: -8.909536, -139.080005 Course, Speed: 270.00 ° True, 10.1 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: Today, April 19, 2022 @ 420PM local, we spotted the island of Ua Huka 20 miles ahead. Arrive Nuku Hiva tomorrow!?3944 done/56 left.
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/19/2022 9:00:00 AM Lat, Lng: -8.448196, -137.653091 Course, Speed: 247.50 ° True, 11.3 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: Position Update Dan’s inReach
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/18/2022 8:09:30 PM Lat, Lng: -8.227225, -136.417966 Course, Speed: 270.00 ° True, 11.1 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: Sailed by orange moon rising over dark seas. Passed sea turtle ? going our way. 3781 done/219 left.
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/17/2022 8:09:15 PM Lat, Lng: -7.848003, -134.024448 Course, Speed: 247.50 ° True, 13.2 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: What better place to spend Easter then a sailboat cruising the blue waters of the South Pacific? 3 more days. 3637 done/363 left.
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/17/2022 9:00:00 AM Lat, Lng: -7.737283, -132.840693 Course, Speed: 247.50 ° True, 12.9 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: Position Update Dan’s inReach
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/16/2022 7:48:45 PM Lat, Lng: -7.547725, -131.366421 Course, Speed: 292.50 ° True, 12.2 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: 20k wind, 12′ confused seas. Caught 5lb mahi-mahi to go with rice, tomato & veggies in pressure cooker/wonder bag for lunch. 3482 done/518 left
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/16/2022 8:01:00 AM Lat, Lng: -7.438988, -130.021520 Course, Speed: 292.50 ° True, 11.3 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: Position Update Dan’s inReach
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/15/2022 7:45:00 PM Lat, Lng: -7.541813, -128.779871 Course, Speed: 270.00 ° True, 10.1 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: More perfect sailing. Crew getting excited about impending landfall. Looking forward to fresh food, hot showers & cold beer. 3324 done/676 left
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/15/2022 8:04:00 AM Lat, Lng: -7.311626, -127.718146 Course, Speed: 247.50 ° True, 9.7 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: Position Update Dan’s inReach
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/14/2022 7:42:15 PM Lat, Lng: -7.267981, -126.583335 Course, Speed: 270.00 ° True, 8.0 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: Cooked rice, beans, & can veggies today in hopes of catching fresh fish, but it was not to be. No fish caught in 12 days. 3193 done / 807 […]
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/14/2022 8:00:00 AM Lat, Lng: -7.127831, -125.647223 Course, Speed: 247.50 ° True, 12.9 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: Position Update Dan’s inReach
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/13/2022 7:42:00 PM Lat, Lng: -7.037086, -124.459283 Course, Speed: 292.50 ° True, 11.1 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: Deep blue water, blue sky, white cotton clouds, 5′ swells, 12k winds, fishing poles out, fresh coffee. Perfect cruising day. 3064 done/936 left
Update from Dan aboard: S/V Dreamer Time (UTC): 4/13/2022 8:02:00 AM Lat, Lng: -7.019223, -123.346016 Course, Speed: 270.00 ° True, 8.0 km/h Message via Garmin inReach: As of April 13, 2022 @12:32 AM local, on cam moon lit seas, Dreamer completed 3/4 of her journey.3000 done/1000 left. ⛵️?
