Departure day is approaching...
Departures are full of endless tasks. Along with provisioning food, water and fuel, you have to consider survival gear. Lawrence has an existing supply of emergency equipment including life vests, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, Iridium Go Satellite transceiver etc. etc. Additionally, he has a relatively new water maker, lithium batteries, new electronics etc. And here are a few recent purchases including:
- A new USCG Polyethylene Foam Life Ring, 30" White
- Sailor's survival pocket knife
- Self-inflating man-overboard Dan Buoy
- Jacklines
- Strobes, flares and more...!!!
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| Life Ring, pocket knife, Dan Buoy, Jacklines, strobes, flares etc. |
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| And who doesn't need a Garmin Smart Watch? |
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| Packing only the essentials! ...and maybe a change of clothes and a toothbrush... |
Lawrence is prepping in ways you only understand if you've previously been on a serious sailing cruise or followed one...
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| Buffing in progress 😂... |
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| Bluewater looking sharp! |
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| Per Lawrence... |
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| ...Sailing distills down to working on a never ending task list... |
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| Fuel... |
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| ...Check! |
Fishing is also on the list!
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| Fishing rod organization |
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| Reel maintenance |
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| Starlink Internet - ready for installation |
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| Liem Dao, premier Bay Area marine electrician from Alameda |
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| Port Bow, facing FWD |
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| Starboard Hull, facing FWD |
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| Electrician Liem Dao working on wiring |
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| New Starlink internet is lightning fast per Lawrence |
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Serious preventer with custom dyneema spliced
snubber and 4:1 block and tackle |
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Fresh laundry to start the trip!
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| Galley |
Thursday August 20, 2026
Coyote Point Marina, San Mateo, California
Bluewater Coastal Run - Leg 1Departure Time: x:xx local time Thursday August 20, 2026
(right on schedule, they were aiming for x:xxam slack tide out the Gate)
Departure from: Coyote Point Marina, San Mateo, California
2 souls aboard
Lawrence Michael Kerver
Bruce Santos
Destination: Pillar Point Marina, Half Moon Bay, CA
Distance to Destination: Approx 50nm
Estimated Duration: approx 10-12 hours
