SV Flyer

SV Flyer Crew’s Blog

  • An unforgettable greeting

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    Stephen

    Hello from Baie de Taiohae! Flyer and her crew of five souls arrived here safely yesterday, Saturday March 14 at around 5:30p boat time (PDT) or 3pm local time (GMT -9:30).* Yes, optimistic Paul did win the arrival pool and with it he chose to disburse some bars…

  • Pedal down

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    Stephen

    Hello from the good ship Flyer here on the Southern Seas, now just under 200nm NE* of the French Polynesian island of Nuku Hiva! Since we last checked in all five souls aboard are doing well, if hot. Temperatures have surprisingly not surpassed around 85degF since crossing the…

  • The Southern Hemisphere

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    Stephen

    Hello from the other side of the globe! At around 4am boat time (also PDT) Flyer and her crew of 5 crossed the equator. Muchos muchos gracias again to King Neptune for delivering us a safe and enjoyable passage to this point, now zero degrees and 42 minutes…

  • Hot in Herre

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    Stephen

    Good afternoon from the equatorial Pacific Ocean! All is well aboard the fine yacht Flyer as the past three days have passed with lots of action, preventing boredom and keeping us on our toes. After two or so days of breezy northeast trade wind sailing between 12n and…

  • Sportfishing in Sporty Conditions

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    Paul Van Dyck

    Yesterday we were sailing downwind going 8 knots surfing backs of waves in 22kn of breeze when I glanced over at the rod and about 5 seconds later it doubled over and the reel started screaming! By the time I put my lifejacket on and clipped in, the…

  • Three favorite offshore upgrades

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    Stephen

    Here are some thoughts about three projects or additions we made to Flyer prior to this trip that have made a big difference in our life offshore, particularly related to safety and comfort.