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An Island unto Itself

The crew of Ocean Watch is crazy about Cocos Island. “Herb’s Watch” from the April 15, 2010, CW Reckonings

Balanced Atop the Equator

In the Galápagos Islands, a recent shipwreck hints at troubling ecological developments. Herb’s Watch for our April 1, 2010, CW Reckonings

Return to the Doldrums

Except 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

Farewell to Fragile Chile

The earthquake and the environmental situation in Chile rattle the crew of Ocean Watch. “Herb’s Watch” from March 18, 2010.

The Patagonian Express

A 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

Cape Horn to Starboard

A 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

Lucky Days in the Roaring 40s

The birds, not the weather, came to symbolize our southbound voyage toward the Falklands. “Herb’s Watch” for January 28, 2010

Points East and South

After two South American ports serve up their best holiday champagne and fireworks, higher latitudes beckon the sailors on Ocean Watch. “Herb’s Watch” for our January20, 2010 CW Reckonings.

New Adventures in Natal

Another unscheduled Ocean Watch fuel stop leads to a foray by kayak across a river and into the mangroves. “Herb’s Watch” from our December 23, 2009, CW Reckonings.

The Port of Papillon

The 64-foot cutter Ocean Watch makes an unplanned refueling stop in French Guiana. “Herb’s Watch” for December 15, 2009

San Juan Surprise

Expectations proved to be misleading: From the moment the Around the Americas guys sailed into the harbor off Old San Juan, their experiences in Puerto Rico were nothing but fantastic. “Herb’s Watch” for December 3, 2009

An Island unto Itself

The crew of Ocean Watch is crazy about Cocos Island. “Herb’s Watch” from the April 15, 2010, CW Reckonings

Balanced Atop the Equator

In the Galápagos Islands, a recent shipwreck hints at troubling ecological developments. Herb’s Watch for our April 1, 2010, CW Reckonings

Return to the Doldrums

Except 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

Farewell to Fragile Chile

The earthquake and the environmental situation in Chile rattle the crew of Ocean Watch. “Herb’s Watch” from March 18, 2010.

The Patagonian Express

A 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

Cape Horn to Starboard

A 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

Lucky Days in the Roaring 40s

The birds, not the weather, came to symbolize our southbound voyage toward the Falklands. “Herb’s Watch” for January 28, 2010

Points East and South

After two South American ports serve up their best holiday champagne and fireworks, higher latitudes beckon the sailors on Ocean Watch. “Herb’s Watch” for our January20, 2010 CW Reckonings.

New Adventures in Natal

Another unscheduled Ocean Watch fuel stop leads to a foray by kayak across a river and into the mangroves. “Herb’s Watch” from our December 23, 2009, CW Reckonings.

The Port of Papillon

The 64-foot cutter Ocean Watch makes an unplanned refueling stop in French Guiana. “Herb’s Watch” for December 15, 2009

San Juan Surprise

Expectations proved to be misleading: From the moment the Around the Americas guys sailed into the harbor off Old San Juan, their experiences in Puerto Rico were nothing but fantastic. “Herb’s Watch” for December 3, 2009

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