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Post Lockdown Sailing (3)

  • Post author:Aki Atoji
  • Post published:June 24, 2020
  • Post category:Sailing J29 BlackJack
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It was Sunday. Completely overcast and slightly chilly. I am going sailing nonetheless. I packed myself a couple of sandwiches and headed down to the marina. First thing first, I…

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Post Lockdown Sailing (2)

  • Post author:Aki Atoji
  • Post published:June 23, 2020
  • Post category:Sailing J29 BlackJack
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It was the weekend. I decided to take BlackJack out, but it was a dreary day. No sun, dark clouds, slightly chilly wind. Being a lazy sod that I am,…

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Post Lockdown Sailing (1)

  • Post author:Aki Atoji
  • Post published:June 22, 2020
  • Post category:Sailing J29 BlackJack
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Long gap since the last update. Let's see, what happened since then? Ah yes. We got as far as how BlackJack went to Koehler Kraft for bottom and keel work.…

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Read more about the article BlackJack and I Take a Trip

BlackJack and I Take a Trip

  • Post author:Aki Atoji
  • Post published:November 20, 2019
  • Post category:Boat Gear and Maintenance
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Trip Report I just got back from a trip to see my parents. A year ago, my mother was diagnosed with stage III lung cancer. Since then, she has had…

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Los Coronados Not

  • Post author:Aki Atoji
  • Post published:October 27, 2019
  • Post category:Sailing J29 BlackJack
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I was down at the boat at 9:30 AM. There was very little wind. The forecast said little wind. GSF model said no wind. HRRR Grib in the morning said…

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Weekend Plan

  • Post author:Aki Atoji
  • Post published:October 26, 2019
  • Post category:Sailing J29 BlackJack
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I went to Koehler Kraft to arrange for BlackJack to get hauled out for some work in 3 weeks. This is going to be very exciting. I also took one…

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Read more about the article Shaka vs SHTP – The Single Hander Irony

Shaka vs SHTP – The Single Hander Irony

  • Post author:Aki Atoji
  • Post published:October 24, 2019
  • Post category:Sailing Related
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There are those who like to sail alone. Some even race to Hawaii alone. I have no immediate plans but would love to sail in such a race someday. One…

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Read more about the article A Head Banging Day Sail

A Head Banging Day Sail

  • Post author:Aki Atoji
  • Post published:October 23, 2019
  • Post category:Sailing J29 BlackJack
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The forecast called for relatively light winds, reaching 10 knots at 3 PM in the afternoon. I decided to go for a short day sail on my J29 sailboat BlackJack.…

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Read more about the article Yacht Devices NMEA2000 Wi-Fi Router YDNR-02 Absolutely Rocks

Yacht Devices NMEA2000 Wi-Fi Router YDNR-02 Absolutely Rocks

  • Post author:Aki Atoji
  • Post published:October 20, 2019
  • Post category:Boat Gear and Maintenance
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Human has almost no ability to locate itself, especially on the ocean. Well, at least I have no such ability. If you took me a few miles offshore off of…

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Read more about the article Failed Soft Shackle

Failed Soft Shackle

  • Post author:Aki Atoji
  • Post published:October 18, 2019
  • Post category:Boat Gear and Maintenance
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Single-braid Dyneema is a godsend for anyone who wants to dabble in splicing lines for a sailboat. It's very strong yet easy to work with, and not terribly expensive. This…

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