Sailing Links
2008 - 2009 Expedition Destination Sites
Hallberg-Rassy
Known far and wide for our sturdy construction,
superb craftsmanship and signature seaworthiness, the new Germán Frers designed
models have quickly become recognized for their elegant lines and spirited
performance. This fleet includes eight models from 31' to 62'.
HR Parts & Accessories
An excellent source for any spare parts or cool stuff for Hallberg-Rassy sailboats.
West
Marine
Your complete source for all of your boating needs!
From equipment to clothing, we have what you are looking for!
Blue Water Sailing
The authority on offshore sailing, voyaging and
world cruising. Magazine founded by circumnavigators George and Rosa Day in April
1996.
 Sail America
Look for our new one-day Mahina Offshore Cruising Seminars at Sail America's Chicago, and Oakland Boat Shows in 2007.
Michael Henrichs
Providers of air connections, Doug Fox Travel, 1-877-429-5787
Armchair Sailor
A friendly, family-owned store specializing in
nautical books, charts,
videos, and more. Thousands in stock both new and used. Check
out their on-line catalog with brief descriptions.
48° North
An on-line sailing magazine, featuring articles, sailboats
for sale, as well as some pretty interesting links. Look for Amanda's monthly galley column in 48 North!
Pacific Sail
A highly-recommended sailing school with a six and eight day liveaboard cruising course located in Santa Cruz harbor on Monterey Bay, just south of San Francisco.
Professional Yacht Deliveries - the top worldwide yacht delivery service that has helped many of our expedition graduates and boat selection consultation clients.
 Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance
This is the most comprehensive and best-priced plan we have found for expedition members
 Lifeboat Medical Insurance
The best cruiser's medical insurance plan we have found anywhere,
this is the one we use.
Offshore Sailing School
If you are new to sailing, Offshore's Fast Track to Cruising program is the quickest way for you to gain the sailing skills and experience needed to join one of our expeditions. The neat thing is these courses are offered in warm and fun places like Tortola, Florida or Newport, RI.
 Maritime Institute of Technology & Graduate Studies
Top quality instruction for cruising sailors.
Waypoint Books
We carry a comprehensive inventory of boating software, books,
charts, computers, navigation equipment, and offer excellent service for
power or sail. Pacific Weather.
Noonsite.com
Jimmy Cornell's clearing house of up-to-date cruising
information for the entire world.
Starpath School of Navigation
This site offers loads of information for boaters interested in
celestial navigation. Besides actual instruction in navigation and weather, we produce
and publish books and software on navigation and related topics.
Set Sail
Check out this site packed with information about Offshore
Cruising, Dashew Boats, sailing music,
books and more!
Alpenglow Lights
These are the best boat lights we've found anywhere; we have six on Mahina Tiare.
The Best Way and Place to Learn Spanish
U.S. State
Dept. Travel Warnings
For general background, entry requirements, as well as reports
on crime, click here for the State Dept.'s travel warnings.
Center for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)
To find out if immunizations are required for the country
you would like to visit, check the cdc.
Lonely Planet Travel Guides
The travel books we use and recommend, these are the best!
Seven Seas Cruising Assoc.
A non-profit organization sharing
cruising information and experiences.
Selden Masts
Builder of Mahina Tiare's mast and Furlex headsail furler.
Dockwise Yacht Transport
A novel and safe way to transport your boat
www.yachtpath.com
Experienced in Hauling and Transport of Boats and Yachts
www.bethandevans.com
Site of our sailing friends Beth Leonard and Evans Starzinger
2008 - 2009 Expedition Destination Sites
Leg 1 departs from Horta Marina and ends at the Royal Cork Yacht Club.
Leg 2 starts at the Royal Cork YC and ends at picturesque Oban Marina
Leg 3 departs from Oban Marina and ends at Hallberg Rassy boat yard in Ellos, a short bus ride north of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Leg 4 ends at Brighton Marina, England's largest marina which is closest to London airports and ends at Lisbon's gorgeous Marina Cascais.
Leg 5 departs from Brighton Marina and ends at Lisbon's gorgeous Marina Cascais.
Leg 6 departs from Marina Cascais and ends at Puerto Calero, one of our all-time favorite harbors.
Leg 7 starts at Puerto Calero, Lanzarote, Canary Islands and ends at Jolly Harbour, Antigua.
Leg 8 departs from Jolly Harbour Marina and ends at Panama's new Shelter Bay Marina
Leg 9 starts and ends at Country Suites Inn Hotel in Balboa from where we have arranged transport to Shelter Bay Marina at the start, and to Panama City airport at the end of the expedition.
Leg 1, 2009 starts from Country Suites Inn Hotel and ends in gorgeous Hilo, Hawaii
The Official Azores Tourism Site- offers maps, history, geography and information on climate, travel, sporting holidays, museums and culture.
Cork County, Ireland - Online Guide Book.
TourismIreland - Official Tourism Site for Ireland.
Scottish Tourist Board - The Visit Scotland guide to Scottish hospitality. The official site of the Scottish Tourist Board provides information on Scotland travel, vacations, tours, etc.
Official Travel Guide to Norway -
Official site of the Norwegian Tourist Board. Comprehensive information about nature, towns, accommodation, farm holidays, camping, conventions and events.
Sweden's official website for travel and tourism information - travel and tourism information.
Visit Britain - Official Guide to Britain
Enjoy England - Official England Tourism Board
Visit Germany - Offical Board of Tourism site
O.K. Spain - Non Official, but helpful visitor site
Spain Info - Official Tourism Site of Spain
Travel & Trade in Portugal
Weather Sites
U.S. Navy Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center
Set
Sail
Steve Dashew's incredible list of every weather
site imaginable - this site is a goldmine if you want to learn
more about weather! Also check out sample chapters from Dashew's
brand new "Mariner's Weather Handbook", the seminal
book on weather of the decade.
Jennifer Clarks
Gulfstream Analysis
National
Weather Service
Interactive buoy marine weather reports.
World Climate
Monthly
rainfall and temperature records for many locations.
Log of the Ithaka
Bernadette and Douglas Bernon's six year Caribbean voyage.
Expedition Graduates and Former Crew Members Cruising Websites
Barbara Melson, Leg 5-06, www.windwhisperer.us
Barbara is off to cruise the world with her husband Terry aboard their shiny new Island Packet 440.
Jim and Katie Thomsen, Leg 1-2007, Cruising Europe and the Med www.tenayatravels.com
Carl and Yvette Nichols libertydaze.com
Site of Leg 1-07 expedition member Nicole Friend and her husband Gar www.svdreamkeeper.com
Hank Martin, www.svequinox.com Leg 5-05 and Betsy Martin, Leg 6-05 aboard their new Island Packet 440
Mike and Linda Dawkins www.svaquila.com
Linda and Mike Dawkins are now living the dream they talked about on Leg 7 - 2003, Noumea to Auckland. This couple was totally motivated to learn and when Mike wasn't telling us wild stories of his life as a federal special agent, he and Linda were making notes and asking questions about all aspects of ocean voyaging.
Karolina Orn www.reginasailing.com
Sailed with us on Leg 4-2001 from Norway to Sweden. Now she and her husband Leon Schulz are preparing their new Hallberg-Rassy 40 to cross the Atlantic.
Kathy Seigismund www.svfelicity.com
Joined us on Leg 1-2000 from Victoria to San Diego, then set sail days later with her partner Ken Machtley on their Tashiba 31. They are presently headed for Australia and keep an awesome and informative website.
Tom Hall and Liz McLoughlin www.bikenfly.org
Attend our Weekend Offshore Cruising Seminar in 1977, then sailed their Downeast 38 to New Zealand. They rounded Cape Horn with us in 1996, then sailed to 80 degrees North with us on Leg 2-2001. They now enjoy cruising Alaska on their Nordhaven 40.
Lois Crandell and Gunter Hofmann www.pacificbliss.com
Sailed on Leg 3-1998 from Rarotonga to Pago. Recently they picked up a shiny new Catana catamaran in France and when we just spoke with them over the SSB radio, they were headed to Australia.
Dorothy Darden www.adagiomarine.com
Sailed from Auckland to Tahiti on Leg 1-1998. Since then she and her husband Steve had a custom Melvin and Morelli catamaran built in New Zealand which they have sailed to Australia and Tasmania.
Vickie Vance www.hr-parts.com
Sailed with us on Leg 1-1988, Victoria to Hilo. She now lives in Sweden, sails a new Hallberg-Rassy 43, Bella Luna with her partner Roland Olsson. She supplies spare parts to Hallberg Rassy owners around the world.
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