August + September 2025: Behind the Scenes

After approximately 28,000 nautical miles, our mainsail has stretched to the point where we can no longer achieve proper trim. It’s served us well, but[…]

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Refit Power Upgrade Plan – Part 1

This report provides the finalized power budget for Sabado, optimized for a tropical circumnavigation with two full-time crew members and occasional guests. The system prioritizes[…]

Developing a Maritime Safety Monitoring Script

The script was born out of necessity during our time in Vava’u, Tonga, where we faced volcanic activity and health concerns. By integrating APIs and[…]

July 2025: Behind the Scenes

Ray’s phone fell out of his jacket pocket and into the ocean while trying to start the dinghy. I dove down to retrieve it, and…[…]

May + June 2025: Behind the Scenes

We paid $115 to check into Tonga at Niuatoputapu. Since the island has no bank, we could not get local currency to pay the fee[…]

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