We thought that last bay would be hard to beat. Paddling to empty waves straight from our anchored boat. Nobody wanted to leave, so we didn’t. For days. There’s an old saying in surfing: Never leave waves to find waves. Makes sense, ‘a bird in the hand’. Enjoy what you have and don’t waste […]
Month / March 2025
Taking the rough with the smooth.
The Rough: We’re in Sorong. It’s hot. After those deserted anchorages, Sorong comes on strong. The dirty, bustling city. Capital of this part of West Papua. There’s a regional airport here with daily flights to Denpasar and Jakarta, so I’m here for crew changes. Dawn is flying home for some Guernsey time, Bryan and Matt […]
escapade sailing 