Project BlueSphere

I think you can still watch the original “intro” video on the website, I think it’s available in the video player. I’ve been thinking back to the beginning of Project BlueSphere and when I shot that video. Project BlueSphere wasn’t so much about a guy sailing around the world; as it was to be a […]

I’m having some problems getting my pix up in the gallery, I’ll post a few here. I’m going to work on posting some videos that I took crossing the Pacific, I’ll try to get them posted in the next few days. I didn’t get the Diseal yesterday but Namaste’s water tank is full, she is […]

My water tank went dry this morning, I will spent a few hours hauling fuel and water to the boat today. It would be easier to take Namaste to the fuel dock but last time I did that I lost a section of toe rail, I don’t do docks anymore. I want Namast ready for […]

I got my new satellite phone (Motorola 9595a) working yesterday, what a difference, I can actually use it as a phone. My old Motorola 9500 was really shot. It didn’t get good signal, the mic didn’t work (I could only use it for data), and it was all glued (9500) together. The only reason I’m […]

Wow, I’ve been getting a lot of mixed input. About half of the people are saying “Go for it, if you can travel and help people along the way it would be really special”, and some are saying “Finish what you have started; you’ll be a looser if you don’t”. First of all my travels […]

I must say I never thought I would conceder selling Namaste to buy another boat on this trip, especially here, after I’ve worked so hard, but let me explain. The 50’ sailboat that I’m looking at is a “fixer” and one that I’ve dreamed of owning for many many years. I’ve never considered trying to […]

I’m starting to wonder if cruising guides are a good thing. I’ve been studying Charlie’s charts, Cornell’s books, South Pacific anchorages, Landfalls of Paradise, and the Pacific crossing guide. My head is starting to spin! These are all good guides but everyone seems to have different opinions about things and I think it’s time to […]

Part of my journey is looking for signs that guide my way. When I clear my mind of useless chatter like TV, billboards, radio, and the ever prominent tug of society I can see signs. I know many of you will think I’m sounding “New Age” or something, but this works for me and guides […]

My buddy Steve is taking off tonight and I wanted to post a picture of us. I still don’t know what my plans are but I feel things are starting to take shape. My visa is up today. I was at the immigration office at 7:30 and the officer wasn’t happy with me waiting so […]

Since Project BlueSphere is my forum I think it’s necessary for me to be honest about my feelings and travels. I know I seem a bit ADD sometimes but I like throwing everything up on the board uncensored. I’m feeling like my path is unclear and I don’t really know where to go…, I’m feeling […]

I went to a “spear throwing” contest a few days ago and wanted to post a picture. These guys were throwing spears at a coconut perched atop a 50 foot pole. I’m amazed how many were able to hit it. I’d hate to be running through the jungle trying to evade a spear attack, OUTCH!!! […]

You know how I always say I don’t like to make plans; well I’ve been planning BIGTIME! I’ve become possessed by this boat. I’ve found myself looking at it hard and for hours, it’s what I want! I’ve been living this amazing life for a while now and perhaps it’s time to shift gears and […]

I found something else I can afford to eat, SASHIMI!!!! Steve and I went shopping yesterday and bought 2 large chunks of tuna ($20) for a sashimi fest. Steve, Vatina, and I had an awesome dinner and half of the fish is still left over. So baguettes are around $0.40 each, brie is only a […]

I don’t know about the extended visa thing. At this point I’m planning on heading west by the end of the month. I think I’ll check out Bora Bora and then make tracks for the Cooks and Tonga. My new (used) sat phone arrived yesterday. It didn’t have a charger and I’ll need to find […]

Vatina picked my up at 17:30 yesterday and we drove to the airport. My buddy Steve arrived without a hitch. Vatina made fresh flower lays and gave one to me and made two more for Steve, one for each of us to give him. I don’t know if you’ve ever had a flower lay but […]

My old friend Steve is arriving today, I’m psyched; I haven’t seen him for about 10 years. We met on our boats in Catalina around 97, then sailed the Channel Islands and hung out a bit. He has a nice boat and is planning on cruising soon. I’m hoping to convince him to take off […]

Okay, let me update my last log! Wow, I’m really shocked to some of the responses I got to my last log; I hope it was just the Gore link at the bottom of the page, that kind of slipped in, don’t go there on my account. I’m not connected to any political party, NONE! […]

Dear friends, One of the nice things about my lifestyle is I don’t consume much energy. Most of my energy consumption is generated via wind and solar power. Please, Please, Please do what you can to reduce your energy consumption. Buy a bike, wear a sweater in your house if it’s cool, and open the […]

A few people sent me Instant messages asking what Yoga video to buy. I started with “Yoga for Dummies”, and later moved to the “Advanced Yoga for Dummies”. After my accident it really saved my ass. I had become dependant on pain killers and mussel relaxers trying to escape my Sevier back pain. After 2 […]

Driving around Tahiti was Fantastic. My friend Oriana joined us and we had a blast. We saw beautiful black sand beaches, 3 water falls, and tons of magnificent coastline and rain forest. Vatina took us to a restaurant for an amazing sashimi lunch. It was the most amazing meal, I can’t remember the last time […]

I went out to a local dance show with some friends last night, what a nice evening. It was a really big production. At one time there were 100 hula girls dancing on the stage backed up by local Polynesian music and singers. Today I’m going to see the island with a friend of a […]

I’ve got so much to do and so little time. The worst thing about crossing the Pacific is the visa situations; one always needs to be on the move. The French will only give me 3 months in every six and that is just not enough time.  I need to leave French Polynesia by July […]

Liberty, autonomy, sovereignty, emancipation, choice, freedom…, these are all words associated with independence. For many, the 4th of July is just an excuse to have a party or drink beer, but let’s not forget the blood that was shed to earn our independence. We paid for this holiday with human life, and many other nations […]

Chris and I battled with the prop for hours, it wouldn’t come off, I guess I’m just supposed to continue under powered. Next time I haul Namaste I try again. I went to the supermarket and spent hours trying to make the most of my money; I did splurge on a steak for tonight. I […]

Well I’m deep into putting my PC back together. The bad news is I’m having a hard time getting the proper drivers from dell, the very good news is I have my project back. I’m going to sail over to the west side today or tomorrow to put on my 3-blade prop. I just emailed […]

Tahitit is awsome!!! I dont even want to think of how much I spent last night but I needed a night on the town. I went out with Cass and her parents for dinner and drinks and had a good time. I met other friends and just got to the drinking chatting thing and before […]