by Dustin Rey | Sep 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sailing to the sunset My 1st ocean passage was just over 7 years ago. It was just 940 miles between Hawaii and Palmyra and for the most part was an easy downwind sail with no surprises. On my next long passage I experienced a storm a few days out of American Samoa...
by Dustin Rey | Sep 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Galapagos was definitely one of my most interesting and difficult stops. There are very strict rules, crazy high fees, and extremely rolly anchorages. Thankfully the Ocean Cruising Club awarded me the challenge grant which covered most of the fees. There...
by Dustin Rey | Jul 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Rane the boobie Most people do not look at Wile E Coyote as the role model or cautionary tale as I do. There is something to be said about chasing what seems to be an incredibly elusive target and only fail when you stop, look down, and realize there is nothing...
by Dustin Rey | Jul 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Just over 7 years ago I set sail from Honokohau harbor in Kona with 1 month of sailing experience. The 940 mile trip to Palmyra was my first ocean passage and step to being the 1st double amputee to solo circumnavigate the world. 7 years and 1 day later I set sail on...
by Dustin Rey | Jun 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’ve heard many times that cruising is just boatwork in exoctic locations. I think I’ve found a decent balance of keeping the boat up and still enjoying the freedom that comes with having a world cruising sailboat. There is always a balance on what needs to be done,...
