Tucker Bradford

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Position Report: June 16, 2016

Position: 18º 28.812′ S 72º 14.148′ E I have been inside for the vast majority of today, as has the rest of the crew. We have done so because to do otherwise, even for the briefest moment, has been to subject ourselves to a saltwater shower, with no hope of fresh water rinse. The wind […]

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Position Report: June 15, 2016

Position: 18º 1.452′ S 75º 24.792′ E The wind shifted to the south early in the morning. We had mac & cheese for dinner. In between these two noteworthy events we did what we do most days: ate some popcorn, listened to books and read them, did schoolwork. As unexciting as this may sound it […]

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Position Report: June 15, 2016

Position: 17º 33.672′ S 78º 4.11′ E Today was a lazy day. After yesterday, we decided to take it easy. We had arepas and eggs for breakfast, and sampled the new coffee that I roasted last night (it was amazing, if I may be so bold). After the morning radio call, we set into our […]

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Position Report: June 13, 2016

Position: 17º 14.838′ S 80º 27.462′ E We hit the half way point today!! Last night I saw something that every sailor dreads. Awaking to a thunderous bang, I rushed up to the cockpit. Vick pointed forward on the port side and I saw the lower shroud, dangling helplessly. We swiftly doused the jib and […]

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Position Report: June 11, 2016

Position: 14º 54.072′ S 85º 23.388′ E Today Ruby asked if she could go to the Eiffel Tower. We let her know that it would be quite a bit easier for her to do that than it would be to go to Rodriguez. What’s more, without looking anything further up about either place, we know […]

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Position Report: June 10, 2016

Position: 14º 11.928′ S 88º 8.592′ E Today was just lovely sailing. It took me back to the South Pacific. The sea was closer to 2m and organized, and the winds hovered around 15knots. The kids made up codes and Vick and I rested and ate. We had huevos rancheros for breakfast. All is well.

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Position Report: June 09, 2016

Position: 13º 42.318′ S 90º 18.912′ E The sea state has settled a bit as did the winds. Vick made a delicious tuna steak salad with ginger, garlic, carrots and rice noodles. We are all relieved that the worst seems to be behind us for a while. We may see another few days like this […]

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Position Report: June 08, 2016

Position: 12º 50.772′ S 93º 3.822′ E Another rough and boisterous day for us. Mother Ocean gave me two late birthday presents though. 1. Our fastest day ever, 182 miles in 24 hours, and 2. A gorgeous blue tuna. The kids were joking around a bit more today but are still a bit wobbly on […]

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Position Report: June 08, 2016

Position: 12º 12.792′ S 95º 54.078′ E Another rough and boisterous day for us. Mother Ocean gave me two late birthday presents though. 1. Our fastest day ever, 182 miles in 24 hours, and 2. A gorgeous blue tuna. The kids were joking around a bit more today but are still a bit wobbly on […]

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Position Report: June 07, 2016

Position: 12º 12.18′ S 95º 56.46′ E So it’s my birthday. I’m celebrating it the way any true salt would, by heading out into the ocean with a fresh breeze at my back. The 3m+ square seas have made for a bit of a lumpy start, but the 8.5knots of average speed might make this […]

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