tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.comments2014-10-05T08:26:57.668-04:00Onapua........the sailing vesselOnapuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-20402377110883475872014-10-05T08:26:57.668-04:002014-10-05T08:26:57.668-04:00David, I am hoping to be there but it depends on w...David, I am hoping to be there but it depends on whether or not I can fix my transmission here at Wrightsville Beach in a timely manner. There is of course the weather to consider after that, but given a good window I can make it down there in 3 days.Onapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-85302185825485520362014-10-04T07:55:07.045-04:002014-10-04T07:55:07.045-04:00John soundly beat me in the first game but I rebou...John soundly beat me in the first game but I rebounded and squeeked past him in the second and third. Which reminds me.....he owes me a dollar!Onapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-72629838247159562502014-10-04T07:46:34.790-04:002014-10-04T07:46:34.790-04:00John was terrific. I learnt so much from him about...John was terrific. I learnt so much from him about systems on the boat and ways of making things easier. I will miss him but he has a dream like mine that he must pursue. Onapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-49842799287296256562014-10-04T07:40:05.243-04:002014-10-04T07:40:05.243-04:00According to the web, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower...According to the web, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) is over a 1000 feet long. That means 3 football fields in length.........Huge!Onapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-75432206376215433232014-10-04T01:45:23.422-04:002014-10-04T01:45:23.422-04:00Those ships are MASSIVE!Those ships are MASSIVE!Mrs Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546627980832035411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-40744907164135214112014-10-04T01:39:28.981-04:002014-10-04T01:39:28.981-04:00Shame John had to go, but you obviously enjoyed be...Shame John had to go, but you obviously enjoyed being a 'crew'.Mrs Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546627980832035411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-57875870082778899132014-10-04T01:34:28.306-04:002014-10-04T01:34:28.306-04:00How'd you go at Pool?How'd you go at Pool?Mrs Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546627980832035411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-46895161545203744522014-09-29T20:47:36.254-04:002014-09-29T20:47:36.254-04:00We are having an absolute ball. Couldn't imagi...We are having an absolute ball. Couldn't imagine anything better. Cheers. PeterOnapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-9118266019092713892014-09-29T20:45:59.321-04:002014-09-29T20:45:59.321-04:00Walt and Mary, that was a unbelievable sail. Good ...Walt and Mary, that was a unbelievable sail. Good training for what is ahead. We remain ever so grateful. Your hospitality is second to none. Cheers. PeterOnapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-90947777169719993022014-09-29T20:17:35.220-04:002014-09-29T20:17:35.220-04:00Beautiful video. Glad you had manageable conditio...Beautiful video. Glad you had manageable conditions. Keep having fun.ORIONATChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239409402270351866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-60305791375947807012014-09-25T21:18:26.390-04:002014-09-25T21:18:26.390-04:00Hey Peter, are you going to be at the Florida East...Hey Peter, are you going to be at the Florida East Coast Rendezvous? They have you listed as a participant. I was looking forward to see Onapua and the work you've done.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-26705748398204873472014-09-24T00:22:55.213-04:002014-09-24T00:22:55.213-04:00Looks like great fun on board Onapua!Looks like great fun on board Onapua!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305524202667477787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-50542043164103323312014-09-20T01:21:08.351-04:002014-09-20T01:21:08.351-04:00Peter, the video isn't playing - times out to ...Peter, the video isn't playing - times out to an error, as does the direct YouTube link. I'll try again later but worth checking?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290105822163879434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-77482170427514504442014-09-14T20:33:41.068-04:002014-09-14T20:33:41.068-04:00Thanks Tate. Mobjack Bay was super picturesque, bu...Thanks Tate. Mobjack Bay was super picturesque, but with the Chesapeake I feel like I could easily spend a month gunkholing around and only touch the surface. I've left a whole lot for you to see when you come here!!!!! BTW I love your blog. <br />PeterOnapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-39654877754091484442014-09-09T22:23:40.672-04:002014-09-09T22:23:40.672-04:00Looks like a beautiful spot!Looks like a beautiful spot!Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15429110260019237736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-48971235552485095202014-09-06T20:23:53.998-04:002014-09-06T20:23:53.998-04:00When you meet a boat coming in the opposite direct...When you meet a boat coming in the opposite direction, you really have to come almost to a standstill to maneuver around each other.Onapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-22024995772731131112014-09-06T15:13:18.501-04:002014-09-06T15:13:18.501-04:00Some tight spaces here!Some tight spaces here!Mrs Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546627980832035411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-67124719705457037362014-09-01T14:01:31.432-04:002014-09-01T14:01:31.432-04:00This place is amazing! I have leaned how much I do...This place is amazing! I have leaned how much I do not know. I thought South Carolina was off the beaten path but it tuns out North Carolina is even more so. The lady in the Visitors centre was just telling me about Lake Mattamuskeet, which I had never heard about. It is south of here and huge! I can see that this place deserves a revisit. As far as going north, I am going to take advantage of the Great Dismal Swamp which is a short cut and will save me from going around the outside.. CheersOnapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-4757051003545437142014-09-01T13:55:39.871-04:002014-09-01T13:55:39.871-04:00Lovely. Thanks, Peter.Lovely. Thanks, Peter.Mrs Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546627980832035411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-73352478977978182122014-08-31T05:49:55.012-04:002014-08-31T05:49:55.012-04:00Not ever having had the need...I'd never stopp...Not ever having had the need...I'd never stopped to look at the ragged nature of the eastern coast and the multitude of significant sounds, waterways, inlets, bays etc, Albermarle Sound, then north. Could keep you going for weeks and months - maybe that's the plan! Although I can't see how you'd be able to get up to, say Virginia Beach/Norfolk without having to go back down and around...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290105822163879434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-91804011969544107882014-08-28T17:05:58.951-04:002014-08-28T17:05:58.951-04:00If I ever have to go over the side to swim and fix...If I ever have to go over the side to swim and fix the prop in the open ocean, I will be waiting a long time for calm waters! Spare the thought.Onapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-49319412806684722512014-08-28T08:03:09.362-04:002014-08-28T08:03:09.362-04:00Yes indeed! A bit sobering really. And you're ...Yes indeed! A bit sobering really. And you're not even out on the open seas...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290105822163879434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-19770006424879581792014-08-27T17:20:28.525-04:002014-08-27T17:20:28.525-04:00Deborah, thank you for the nice accolade. I also c...Deborah, thank you for the nice accolade. I also checked your blog out and I will be catching up on your story as well. I can't believe how nice your boat is especially all that teak work. You and Keith are very talented.<br />Cheers and thanks again<br />PeterOnapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-87611897136822558752014-08-27T14:05:20.827-04:002014-08-27T14:05:20.827-04:00Just found your blog through Rode Trip. You have ...Just found your blog through Rode Trip. You have a beautiful boat and a great adventure planned. I can't wait to go back and catch up on your previous posts and follow your new ones! Happy Sailing!<br /><br />Deborah Wright from S/V WrightawayWrightawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684116057473866523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590757788974505886.post-14724556293065844172014-08-19T13:33:12.736-04:002014-08-19T13:33:12.736-04:00Gosh the sound of that chickpea curry is making me...Gosh the sound of that chickpea curry is making me hungry. Actually I thought I would cook a lot on board but it is way too hot so I never do and that is why you see me with salads all the time. I have no refrigerator and choose not to fish because of the fact that I have enough things to do, manhandling this boat as it is. Perhaps when I get used to her I will trail a line behind her while sailing and see what success I have.Onapuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501898616396408918noreply@blogger.com