2016 : s/v CINNABAR (Schumacher 52) 2017: s/v SHINDIG (Oyster 485) Pacific Puddle Jump 2016 : s/v CINNABAR (Schumacher 52) 2017: s/v SHINDIG (Oyster 485)

Passage Comparison - ~2700 nm Cinnabar 2016 4/4 - 4/21 Crew: 3 pers Time: 17.2 days Avg BSP: 6.7 kts Avg Dist/Day: 165 nm Longest Day: 209 nm Shortest Day: 140 nm Eng Time: 81.2 hrs Genset Time: 20 hrs Approx Fuel: 65 gals Shindig 2017 3/24 - 4/11 4 pers 19.2 days 5.8 kts 153 nm 163 nm 102 nm 88.9 hrs 25 hrs 121 gals START EASY: Plan to spend 1st night or 2 at easy anchorage nearby to make easy transition to passage mode, finishing storing all of the goods and eqpt. Decompress.

Route vs Actual Tracks Shindig Cinnabar

Boat & Systems Monitor all systems: Fuel - use motor to get to wind; run at reduced 'economy' setting; have fuel to motor ~500 nm range (or 3-4 days) + reserve Power & Energy Management (engine, solar, wind) Water – making or collecting Cinnabar fuel tank repair just 2 weeks before departure. Thanks Cross Marine!!!

Daily Inspections Daily checks around boat for wear and tear. Loose or random things on deck. Look for chafing on lines, sails, everything. Listen for new or changed noises. Right - fixing the clanging wire loom inside the mast. Stop the noise!

Daily Inspections Nope, not fishing. Just picking up the flying fish during the morning inspection.

Crew Welfare Watch Schedule 2017 - Designed to accommodate radio scheds, meal prep, navigation so that everyone gets sufficient rest. Practice excellent hygiene, prevent staph infections. Stay healthy – manage seasickness, hydration, first-aid, etc.

Crew Welfare Not so routine: catching a fish. (We like hand lines.) The crew always looks forward to a good meal. (In this case fresh wahoo.)

Sail Handling Cinnabar - reefed mainsail before nightfall. You will reef a lot. Plan for lumpy conditions, cross swell. Preventers help control mainsail. Balance sails to control overload of steering, AP, rudder. Heave To. Shindig – downwind config with spinny and poled out jib.

Navigation Tools Don’t rely on just one piece of navigational equipment.

Navigation Tools Primary - PC-based plotter SW (Expedition),C-Maps SAS Planet (free) - for satellite imagery PC-based Open CPN (free) – CM93, NZ HO charts.  Secondary - Older Raymarine plotter + C-Maps Backup – Tablet-based iSailor app (free – iOS + Android). Then purchase charts package, all So Pac = $38. Backup - Paper Charts – Wide area, small scale, for main cruising regions.

Navigation Navigation – We like high tech but we also use old school. We use large-area (small-scale) charts because no matter their size, they always show hard obstructions to navigation (no zoom/hiding issues). Watch out for islands (Clarion) and U/W sea mounts. Clarion is 390 nm S of Cabo. Banc Clark is 50 nm NNE of Nuku Hiva.

Crossing the Equator 2016 We crossed in the wee hours, 0500 local time. Sailing on a close reach! In 2016 we crossed in the wee hours, minimal celebration due to crew fatigue. In 2017 it was much more lively.

Crossing the Equator 2017 There it is!!! Equator in sight. Milestone Achieved! Pollywogs to Shellbacks

Just do it! There will be issues, no doubt, but part of the 'fun' is working through them. Nobody escapes issues - everyone deals. The richness of your journey will repay you in spades with incredible experiences.