Photo Contests
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The highly appreciated garbage duty
That's the best First Mate! Always willing to help with efficiency and a smiley attitude. I vote pour Anatole, the garbage ship's boy!
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Polishing stainless steel, a higly rewarding chore
Best mate or best maid? Pat plays the tighrope artist to make it shine. We call him the "rubbing mate". Excellent!...
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Grabbing the Mooring Buoy
Best Mate (really?) trying his best to grab the mooring buoy. Kill it first, then grab it!
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Mast Climbing, a funfill activity
Angele, 13, the flying mate, supposed to climb the mast for serious repair, amusing herself instead.... still she is the best mate ever!
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Chief Tender Pilot
Anatole, 13, is my son and the official tender pilot for Yacht Oteka, our Lagoon 440 sailing the BVI, that you can see in the back.
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Pilot Whales Crossing the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia
It was a tough crossing to Gove, Australia, but following these whales made it fun.
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The Star of India, San Diego, California
We were fortunate to sail close to the Star of India during an afternoon sail on our yacht, Pacific Bliss, in San Diego Bay.
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My First Mate in a Sarong
Lois relaxes during the 21-day passage from San Diego to the Marquesas during Voyage Two of Pacific Bliss.
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The First Mate has her Coffee
This photo was taken of Lois Hofmann by Gunter Hofmann during a passage from Cabo San Lucas to San Diego.
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Captain Gunter, en route to the Marquesas Islands.
The Captain relaxes on a perfect sailing day during the 21-day passage.
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Good-bye, Pacific Bliss!
Pacific Bliss leaves the dock in Canet, France for a final day sail, filled with grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
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The admiral dingying back to s/v Kaleo
The admiral of s/v Kaleo zipping around by dinghy in Warderick Wells, Bahamas.
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