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Moorea & Crew
We cut the dock lines from Everett, WA in the summer, 2005 to
embark on a world circumnavigation in our sailboat, named Moorea, a 35'
Dufour Sloop.
Currently in the Caribbean, we plan to transit the Panama Canal by March and make our way home. We will keep you posted along the way of
our adventures.
Kelly & Kelly
Pictures
Tour of Moorea
Current Position
Video Clips
Captain’s Log
First
Mate’s Journal
Our Story
Boating
Buddies
Last Update
December 28,
2008
Favorite Links:
Sailing Vessel/
Luna’s Web Site
Sailing Vessel/
Ohana Kai’s Web
site
Get country info from:
Jimmy
Cornell’s Noonsite
See our route Shiptrak
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The Caribbean, Martinique Island
The
sight of land is glorious after a 24 day passage across the Atlantic. The
oceans brilliant blue water and a canopy of stars with a waxing, then waning
moon kept us company as we transited the vast sea. Time flew by and we were in the zone, with
15-20 knot E to NE trade winds pushing us along the way. A cross swell made the boat constantly lurch
from beam to beam, a motion that became wearing on the body and mind. But as we counted down the 2839 nautical
miles to Martinique island, we managed
through the nuisance and found ways to keep our spirits up. Reading,
fishing, eating and emailing were part of our daily routine.
We
landed on Martinique island Christmas Eve
morning, had enough time to walk on the shore in search for a few fresh
veggies and to stretch our wobbly, sea fatigued legs. Marin town is medium sized, full of French
ex-pats, locals & yachties, a protected harbor packed like sardines with
sailing vessels, a popular spot for the cruisers, the chandlery is full of
French brands for the boat, which is perfect for our French made Dufour. Boat parts we find difficult to obtain in
the States, is a breeze here.
Since
family was not accessible, like many lone cruisers, we share our holidays
with each other. Ohana Kai, our long
time buddy boat & Redwood coast, a couple we would bump into along our
travels made up our party for some Christmas cheer.
As
the New Year approaches, we look forward to the new islands and people we
will encounter and feel blessed that we have safely traveled thus far. Happy New Year!
Check out the
new photo galleries on the Pictures
page & take a Moorea Tour.
 
New apron for Kelly Girl The Captain catches a small Mahi
Mahi
A little holiday cheer
Contact
Us: kk_moorea@hotmail.com
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