Sailing from San Francisco to Hawaii - D Minus Ten: Preparation

Preparing to sail from San Francisco Bay to Hawaii. Checking our provisions and re-stowing. Making our shopping list etc.
Returning to Hawaii after four years cruising the Pacific Northwest in our Albin Vega 27, our daily logs continue to tell the story. Start at the beginning , watch our "Sea Log" Playlist for our 2007 voyage sailing from Hawaii to Neah Bay, WA. or, for our trip down the West Coast see our "Sailing the Pacific Coast" Playlist. More at http://cruisinglealea.com

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[Nickccann]

I really like this video I hope you do a video about the food you bring cruising, how you store it. and where you store it before leaving Hawaii. your videos are very awesome I've learned a lot from you. Keep it up.

[vega1860]

@Nickccann We are planning a more comprehensive look at preparation, probably two or three videos.

[AdmiralScoti]

Hey Theres the Standard Horizon 2100 good radio btw.. ;)

[vega1860]

@AdmiralScoti Yes it is. We aren't particularly fond of electronic gadgets but this is one we highly recommend. We found the AIS receiver invaluable and the position display on the radio very handy.

[AdmiralScoti]

@vega1860 Just curious does the AIS come included with the radio or do you have to have addition equipment to add AIS into its display

[vega1860]

@AdmiralScoti Yes. The SH Matrix 2100 incorporates the AIS receiver with the VHF radio. It hooks up just like any other VHF and uses the same standard antennae. The unit must be connected to a GPS receiver of some sort for position data (We use a Garmin Oregon mounted next to the radio inside the cabin) and you will have to register for a MMSI number which you can easily do on the BoatUS web site.

[TheJamesMeister]

An interesting and informative vid. Thanks for sharing. By all means enjoy the cigar, no criticism from me.

[vega1860]

@Moralvorstellung7 Not that it is at all relevant but Chuck retired on April 30, 2007 and celebrated his 58th birthday at sea in June of that year. He was a sales and marketing exec in the motorcycle industry.

[lostindiancamp]

Delightful video.

[AdmiralScoti]

@AdmiralScoti thanks for the helpful info