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Re: Send us your heatwave photos! - Islands' Sounder

NinaLaramore — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:32:08 -0000

The photo was taken by Erik Smith, which it says in the caption.

Re: Orcas residents crossing the Atlantic in 1930s Schooner - Islands' Sounder

NinaLaramore — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:11:34 -0000

June 6 Update - From Marie Baxter, "Provence is making good progress and it looks like they might make the city of Horta on Faial Island by Sunday or Monday. I think the guys were discussing whether to put into Flores Island first – but we shall see. It sure is great to see the Azores on the weather maps and all those little arrows pointing in the right direction. Looks like the pigeon and crew will make it!"

June 4 Update - From Marie Baxter, "Provence and crew are finally sailing in beautiful weather with the winds going in the right direction! Dwight called this morning and said all was well and that everyone on board were in good spirits. They have about 600 (+) miles to go. Dwight also said that as they were sailing along yesterday, they suddenly saw a flock of pigeons! The birds flew around the boat and tried to land on the rigging but the boat was rocking too much and they flew off. A while later, the guys discovered one pigeon huddled in a corner on the deck. They picked it up and put it in a small dog kennel (yes…..there is a tiny teacup sized poodle on board that belongs to Noam) and the bird is now resting and content! Dwight went on to say that the banded birds were carrier pigeons and they would try and track down the owner once they reach the Azores. Seven hundred miles offshore is quite a scary detour!"

Nina Laramore
Islands' Sounder Staff Reporter

Re: Orcas residents crossing the Atlantic in 1930s Schooner - Islands' Sounder

NinaLaramore — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:03:42 -0000

On June 2, Marie Baxter updated friends and family with the following:
"Looks like Provence and crew have had a slow day traveling only about 103 miles in the last 24 hours. Hopefully they are getting some rest. According to the “Distance Finder” on the Google map, the boat has gone about 2,227 miles and has another 819 miles to go to reach the city of Horta on Faial Island. If you have a moment, go to www.azores.com/azores/azore... to see how beautiful the islands are and read about their history and geography. Horta is the primary resting and regrouping spot for boats and crews that have crossed the Atlantic. Wouldn’t it be fun to all go there to meet the guys as they sail into the harbor!!!"

June 1 update:
"I heard from Dwight this morning and they had to "hove to" yet again all day yesterday and last night. He said that the weather has been storm after storm....They hope to arrive in the Azores by this coming weekend. The guys have another 762 (+) miles to go. And now……a few Wikipedia facts about the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that you can see on the ocean floor. The Ridge extends from Iceland to 58 degrees south. The few mountain peaks that rise above the water are the Azores and other islands. The average depths in the basins on either side of the Ridge are about 12 to 18 thousand feet deep. The depth over the Ridge is about 8,900 ft. In other words, it’s a long ways down………"

Nina Laramore
Islands' Sounder Staff Reporter