Comments on: First Leg

By: Hey Kids! This is better than TV!!!

Hey Kids! This is better than TV!!! — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:57:28 +0000

[...] the hook (inadvertently breaking our windlass in the process, but that’s a boring tale, Matt mentions it briefly on his blog). We woke up the next morning to the Harbor Patrol saying, “Um, did you know [...]

By: mattholmes

mattholmes — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:16:17 +0000

thanks jim, good to hear from you. We’re headed to san diego next, and then south, so hopefully we’ll be seeing you in mexico. Pete fixed the windlass for us, more or less, so I think we’re good to go, but I definitely appreciate the offer. Fair winds, matt

By: Jim and Juanita/Arctic Tern

Jim and Juanita/Arctic Tern — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:23:25 +0000

Also, if if turns out you need to replace the windlass, we know a guy that has several for sale at a decent price.

By: Jim and Juanita/Arctic Tern

Jim and Juanita/Arctic Tern — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:35:06 +0000

Hey, glad to see you are finally underway. We’re in Ventura Harbor for a couple more weeks if you happen to stop by here or if you need anything. Otherwise we’ll see you out there.

By: Nate Lane

Nate Lane — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:42:55 +0000

I’m really enjoying following this Matt, I check AIS tracking a few times a day.

By: Carol Anne

Carol Anne — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:59:45 +0000

Awesome.

By: Jonathon Haradon

Jonathon Haradon — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:57:24 +0000

The drifter! Looks beautiful. So glad it didn’t rip a seam the first time flown. Hearing it get so much use makes me appreciate all of those hours laboring over it! I find it humorous you are back at boat repairs after the first three days of sailing, enjoy that windlass!

By: peter mattsson

peter mattsson — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:21:06 +0000

congratulations!!…southernbound is a great thing to manifest!!…i am one of few whom must be indeed envious of the passage…sorry i missed you while still at the dock in emeryville…but i shall follow along here…as some may say, bon voyage!!

By: RGSC Pat

RGSC Pat — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:26:14 +0000

Woo-hoo! Except for the slower parts, the sail sounds like a rewarding, great first payback for all the ages of toil.

By: Sarah (phil's daughter)

Sarah (phil's daughter) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:52:46 +0000

Hoping u will keep moving forward and make it 2 Australia. Good thing the wind is picking up there. She is still a beauty and remember 2 keep her in good shape. U seem tired but hope u live it out. Keep writing + filming blogs so we’ll know how u r doin’. Good luck!