Sunday October 24, 2021
Epic storm hits SF Bay Area with lots of rain from an 'atmospheric river' storm which created HUGE waves (20+ ft near the coastline, bigger further out) in the Pacific. Bluewater intentionally remained in port safe & sound in Monterey Harbor.
Lawrence is watching/waiting for a weather window and will depart from Monterey at the earliest opportunity. Destination and crew will be firmed up as the planning continues. Possible stops include: San Simeon anchorage (if necessary), Morro Bay (if necessary), around Pt. Conception to Cojo anchorage or possibly all the way to Santa Barbara.
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Satellite map overview of route and possible stops, as necessary (based on weather) |
Friday October 29, 2021
Quick stop on drive toward Monterey
Liz drove crewmembers Roland and Mark from Belmont to Monterey in the morning with a stop to see Captain Paul Barrish, USN, Retired and Mrs. Carole Barrish for some good luck and sea stories! THANKS for the last minute hospitality!
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Paul, Ro, Mark, Carole, Liz |
Departure from Monterey Harbor
Arriving at the Monterey Marina in the afternoon, we found Lawrence & Gloria in the midst of preparation. Mark & Ro jumped aboard Bluewater while Liz drove Gloria to the post office for a special mailing of WEDDING INVITATIONS💒💌! Then Lawrence got a ride to Trader Joe's for last minute supplies before Liz drove home.
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Lawrence and Gloria and endless preparation |
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Leg 3 crew: Lawrence, Gloria, Roland, Mark |
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Last minute food supplies from Trader Joe's |
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Pre-departure: Bluewater in Monterey |
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The sea is endless when you are in a rowboat.(unless it leaks...then it's a shorter trip) |
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Gloria, Lawrence, Mark, Ronald Crab House on Old Fisherman's Warf: casual seafood with scenic views! |
Departure preparations are underway!
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Glo & Lo pre-departure |
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Pre-departure activity and reporting from gloria_the_first_mate |
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Mark, Gloria, Lawrence (by Ron) Departure is imminent! |
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Bluewater's view from G Dock |
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BLUEWATER in Monterey |
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Bluewater on G dock in Monterey, ready for departure |
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Amanda playing soccer in Mountain View Friday night whilst Liz reported Bluewater's departure |
Initially Mark reported: "8:15pm departure into light fog and modest swell."
Then at 10:45pm Friday night Lawrence (on first watch) reported: "Everyone is sleeping. Much rollier than expected. Full jib out and one motor."
This from Ron: "Departed Monterey Marina at 8:15pm. Saw dolphins off the port side in the pitch black and foggy weather. We lost sight of the coastline very quickly as we plunged into the black blackness of the sea. An occasional glimpse of stars told us that we were still on planet earth. About 1:15am, just as we could see a few more stars above, Mark noticed another vessel directly in our path coming fairly straight towards us but still about 10 miles out. At the closest point we were within 2nm of point Big Sur and on the other side was the recreational sailing vessel. We were quite literally two ships passing in the night because it was around 2am. And what I thought was the occasional glimpse of point Sur lighthouse actually turned out to be the moon fading in and out of the marine layer as we still saw stars very clearly overhead. At 4am we saw our first whale and more and more dolphins. We just saw a second mola mola (aka ocean sunfish). Then later saw another."
Saturday October 30, 2021At 8am Saturday morning: "Mark here. We are just north of piedras blancas. Motored out of Monterey into a boisterous swell and fog. Slow going northwest into the breeze and swell around the point then better when we could turn south. Fishing gear is now out!"
At Noon Pacific Time Abeam Cambria
Mark wrote: "Just got your message! Yea, I was using Lo's phone. The night was a little uncomfortable. All of us were up till 10, Lo was on watch till midnight, then Ron and I took the 12-2 shift. Ron went solo 2-3, I took 3-4:30, and Lo and Ron were on watch and started fishing. Motor sailing (one engine and jib) from 11ish pm till 8ish, then we raised the main and broke out the new screecher for some deep downwind sailing in a light breeze (7-11 knots) with the motors off (yay!). Back to motor sailing during an awesome brunch from chef Lo."
At 1:30pm, sister Kathryn reported: "Excellent. Thanks for keeping us posted! Michigan State beat Michigan."
Ron wrote: MSU beats UofM. Nothing else that notable all day. Lots of floating kelp so fishing was not catching anything off the back of the boat.
Photos enroute below including a predict wind screenshot with comment from Paul: "Thanks to all afloat and Liz ashore for providing these reports and blog entries. The Kerver clan responsive comments are heartwarming i.e. congratulations to MSU! Technology onboard Bluewater is amazing to this ancient mariner; sat phones, sharing progress in real time and the background of wind speed depicted. Best wishes to those afloat and to the entire clan for fair winds and following seas. Love from Carole and Paul"
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Lawrence and Ron with the fishing gear out! |
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Roland on the bow |
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Main and Screecher up |
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Skipper Lawrence happy about MSU's win! Mark sleeping in the salon |
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Roland is ALWAYS happy to be fishing (regardless of catch)! |
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Predict wind is amazing! |
This from Ron: At 7pm, pitch black as we dropped all sails. Lo turned off motor and we dropped his blue light which attracted jellies, squid and other fish. Lo's most concerned night as we prepared to round Pt Conception.
Sunday October 31, 2021
Happy Halloween! Happy 15th birthday Amanda!
Lots of arrival activities including a race to the train for Mark.
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Lawrence, Ron, Mark arriving Santa Barbara |
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Halloween fun in Santa Barbara |
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Gloria the 1st mate on duty for arrival in Santa Barbara |
Bluewater and crew reported safe and sound arrival in Santa Barbara Harbor approx 11am Sunday October 31st. Good times in Santa Barbara
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Sailing is dangerous! Lawrence's feet are always injured |
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Crabs for sale |
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Gloria, Lawrence, Roland enjoying a well deserved good meal in Santa Barbara |
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Roland's next home? |
Mark took the train from Santa Barbara to San Jose and then Uber'd home. Arrived just before 9pm. Amanda was still out celebrating Halloween with her friends but Mark was able to wish her a HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY before bed. Thanks for a great time Lawrence & Gloria!
Final Stats:
Crew: Lawrence, Gloria, Mark, Roland
Departure from Monterey Harbor Marina
Departure Date: Friday October 29, 2021
Departure Time: 8:15pm
Distance: 209nm
Elapsed Time: 38 hours, 48 minutes, 45 seconds
Arrival to Santa Barbara Harbor
Arrival Date: Sunday October 31, 2021
Arrival Time: approx 11am
Average Speed: 5.4 knots
Max Speed: 9.3 knots
Motor sailing, downwind sailing with screecher, main and jib
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MotionX Track for Leg 3: Monterey to Santa Barbara |
Santa Barbara
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Lawrence |
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Gnarly do and gnarly shirt on that dude |
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Gorgeous sunset |
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Bluewater is happy |
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Lo & Glo are happy |
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Glo & Ro |
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View of Santa Cruz Island from Santa Barbara |
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