James A Michener: Tales of the South Pacific
We purchased this used, after we planned on coming through the Canal to the Pacific, and have enjoyed it and kept it aboard. Now that we are in Vanuatu, this has a lot of relevance. I would have liked to find a copy of the "South Pacific" movie, but no luck so far.
ERIC BAUHAUS: THE PANAMA CRUISING GUIDE-3RD ed. (THE PANAMA CRIUSING GUIDE)
Can't wait to get to the San Blas
Chris Doyle: 2009-2010 Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands: Martinique to Grenada
Our guide book to the islands. We've met Chris a few times on our travels.
Tony Horwitz: Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before
A wonderful marina exchange find! (*****)
Trevor Corson: The Secret Life of Lobsters: How Fishermen and Scientists Are Unraveling the Mysteries of Our Favorite Crustacean (P.S.)
Seeing all the lobster trap buoys, seeing the lobster men at work generated a lot of questions. This is a WONDERFUL read, and I recommend for anybody who likes lobster! (*****)
Tom Neale: All in the Same Boat : Living Aboard and Cruising
Useful reference. (*****)
Chris Santella: Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die: Sailing Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations
IV and Olivia gave us this for my birthday. We have already added two more to our bucket list...but it will be a long time until we are done. (*****)
Don Jacobson and John Roberts: The One-Pan Galley Gourmet : Simple Cooking on Boats
My newest recipe book for Lady - the recipes are mostly for two people, and like the title says - are all one pan or one pot meals (*****)
2018-2019
November 2018 - at Riverside Drive Marina, Whangarei, New Zealand
December 2018 - Bay of Islands, Whangaroa, Mangonui, New Zealand
January - April 2019 - circumnavigate North Island, visiting Tasman Bay, Nelson, Marlborough Sounds, on South Island, then Wellington and back north to Opua via Hauraki Gulf
May - July 2019 - New Caledonia and Vanuatu
July - October 2019 - Sail to Indonesia Rally
November 2019 - Malaysia