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The wind finally returned at 1430 and we've been charging along on a beautiful westerly. 16 hrs @ Gumdrop Seamount was very interesting. Amazing sea life!

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Sea trial has taken an unusual turn. It's been flat calm out here at Gumdrop Seamount for 14 hours. So far choosing not run engine.

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First half day of Kuewa's sea trial, all aboard is well. 58 miles sailed so far, not bad considering we were becalmed for some time.

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Video - Transition

Some exciting changes in the wind. Still not ready to depart for the South Pacific, but we're going to the tropics anyway.

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Refit Video - Episode 14

At long last, here's an update on Kuewa's ongoing refit. A new short bow sprit and new mast are installed, and there are some scenes of my volunteer work at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito.

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Refit Video - Episode 13

Starting in-the-water work, rebuilding the companionway hatch, but going sailing a lot, too, which interferes with progress. But the new mast is ordered and in progress. At this writing, the machining is complete and the mast is off to the anodizer. Kuewa has sailed 247 miles since launching from Napa Valley Marina.

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Video - Tropical Disctraction #4

Another trip out to the Kaneohe house in October 2016 to sail the little Venture 17 on the bay, and take a couple of kite boarding lessons at Kailua Beach.

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