South America
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December 28, 2010Resting on the Rio DulceSometimes it's hard to stop sailing, even for hurricane season, but fellow cruisers can make it a whole lot easier.
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October 6, 2010Information OverloadToo much detail can sometimes be exactly that: Too much. From "Osprey's Flight" from our August 2010 issue
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July 6, 2010Cape Horn to StarboardAfter a long, hot, difficult slog southward, the Around the Americas crew tackles the legendary South American headland-from the wrong direction. A feature from our June 2010 issue
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April 29, 2010In Costa Rica, the Vibe is "Pura Vida"The crew of Ocean Watch trek overland in Costa Rica. "Herb's Watch" for our April 29, 2010, CW Reckonings.
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April 14, 2010An Island unto ItselfThe crew of Ocean Watch is crazy about Cocos Island. "Herb's Watch" from the April 15, 2010, CW Reckonings
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March 23, 2010Return to the DoldrumsExcept for a couple of equally brief periods, it's a good thing we topped up the diesel tanks on Ocean Watch in Lima, for the engine's been turning over the rest of the time. "Herb's Watch" for March 23, 2010
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March 17, 2010Farewell to Fragile ChileThe earthquake and the environmental situation in Chile rattle the crew of Ocean Watch. "Herb's Watch" from March 18, 2010.
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March 4, 2010The Patagonian ExpressA detour amid the Chilean channels costs Ocean Watch some time, but the scenic splendors-and a dusting of snow-make it all worthwhile. "Herb's Watch" from our March 4, 2010, CW Reckonings
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February 18, 2010Cape Horn to StarboardA stroke of metrological luck allows the westbound crew of Ocean Watch to reach around the granddaddy of all capes. "Herb's Watch" for February 18, 2010
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January 28, 2010Lucky Days in the Roaring 40sThe birds, not the weather, came to symbolize our southbound voyage toward the Falklands. "Herb's Watch" for January 28, 2010
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
