Tag Archives: ocean crossing

Our First Atlantic Circle Complete! This Calls for an Annie Seuss Treat!

Posted on January 15, 2019 by anniedike

From the Bay of Biscay across an entire ocean to the BVIs, Under our belt now a full Atlantic Circle lies!   My mind firing, my knuckles cracked and loose, I’m certain this event warrants a famous ditty by Annie … Continue reading →

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2018 Atlantic-Crossing Announcement!

Posted on November 7, 2018 by anniedike

Some pretty big news here at HaveWind!  Many of you have been wondering about our cruising plans this coming season, where we are going, which routes, etc.  I’ll bet this one hadn’t crossed your mind!  We’re going to complete our … Continue reading →

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Interview with Captain Yannick from Our Atlantic-Crossing

Posted on March 4, 2017 by anniedike

Ahoy crew!  A real treat for you here.  An interview with our very own Captain Yannick from our Atlantic-crossing on a 46′ catamaran in June of 2016.  After all of the photos, stories, blog posts, even a two-hour movie that … Continue reading →

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ATL CRX Lesson: The Decision to Stop

Posted on November 23, 2016 by anniedike

“Do what you would do if the kids and I were with you.” This was probably the best advice I could imagine anyone giving Yannick in the moment.  He was really wrestling with the decision of whether to pull out … Continue reading →

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Podcast Interview with Andy Schell from 59-North

Posted on October 25, 2016 by anniedike

“What follows was one of the more fun-loving and honest interviews I’ve done in a while.”  Those are Andy’s words and they mean the world to me.  I am honored to be able to share this with you all, my … Continue reading →

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Q&A about the Atlantic-Crossing

Posted on October 12, 2016 by anniedike

Hey there HaveWind followers!  As you may have seen on Patreon on Facebook, Phillip and I recently hosted a Skype Q&A session with Patrons who had watched the movie from our Atlantic-crossing and had some questions about the boat, maintenance, … Continue reading →

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Ch. 11: High Speeds and Hot Temps

Posted on October 5, 2016 by anniedike

“Oh, that’s normal for cats.” “Too much banging can cause metal fatigue.” “You should tighten the shrouds.” “How much?” “Until it feels right.” These were some of the varying pieces of advice we were getting when we reached out to … Continue reading →

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Cuba Prep Update!

Posted on September 21, 2016 by anniedike

ERRNNGH.  ERRNGH.  We interrupt your regularly-scheduled program for this important announcement: Phillip and I just filed our Permit to Enter Cuba! Hey crew!  I thought I would take a short break from the Atlantic-crossing saga to get you all a … Continue reading →

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Ch. 9: Reef Early, Reef Often

Posted on September 14, 2016 by anniedike

The cruising community is really very small.  Meet cruisers in one port and you know you’ll likely run into them somewhere on the other side of the world.  It’s also a very giving community.  Lend some cruisers a hand here, … Continue reading →

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Ch. 8: Carnage at Sea

Posted on September 7, 2016 by anniedike

I watched him in anticipation as Johnny eyed it and swished it around a time or two.  Water dripped from Yannick’s nose onto his forearm as he, too, strained to see. Having confirmed the prop was not fouled, Yannick was more … Continue reading →

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