4th Attempt Ends
Kiwi Spirit II heads for St. Augustine. It is not what we wanted to hear. It's a bitter disappointment, I know. Never in over my...
Kiwi Spirit Disabled - for now
In the predawn hour the Code Zero headsail furling failed and the sail in fresh winds unwound. The furling gear on the drum then parted...
Bermuda Rounded in 6 Days
It began with a send off from St Augustine. Not like the first time when there were hundreds present on the dock and bridge, twenty some...
Kiwi Spirit II On Its Way
Kiwi Spirit II left the dock under tow at 12:30 pm today, November 29th. Engine and fuel have been officially sealed to comply with the...
Once I start don’t expect many Blogs
Given my three failed attempts I wish to not only low key my start but also my voyage – that is until I get further than before – get...
Circumnavigators - It’s Getting Crowded Out There
Solo sailing is literally taking off. It was only 50 years ago that Sir Robin Knox Johnson became the first person to complete a solo...
Here I go Again - 4th and Final Attempt - Solo non-stop Circumnavigation – Nov. 29th
We are in the advanced planning and preparation and all systems are go to depart the St. Augustine City dock at 12:30 pm Thursday,...
Departure Delayed
Though wishing for a silent departure, Dr. Paris on Kiwi Spirit II, will not be departing as planned on November 24th. A more realistic...
Kiwi Spirit II Shows her Stuff in the classic Newport to Bermuda Race
One of the classics of sailing is the bi-annual Newport, Rhode Island to Bermuda Yacht Race. Some 167 yachts entered in this year’s event...
Kiwi Spirit Safe at Home
Kiwi Spirit is once again and all too soon at the end of my dock in St. Augustine, Florida. Plans have been laid to take care of the...