Arrived Safe -Any yachts currently on passage westbound to Marquesas?

[argonauta1]

Hello Malcolm, I trust White Shadow has by now made landfall in the Marquesas. We have sailed Panama to The Marquesas a while back but stopped in The Galapagos. Not including the stop, our total passage time was 31 days. Given the last position of about 9 degrees the South Equatorial Current prevailing in that area would be from the East at around 1.5 to 2 knots. Making the speed you reported, White Cloud would be drifting westbound and would possibly be in the vicinity of the Marquesas by now.

Should you still be unable to make contact with the vessel, it would be appropriate to alert Search and Rescue authorities immediately. The area of responsibility is French and the contact info is as follows.

JRCC Tahiti
Type: JRCC | SPOC, Country: French Polynesia
SRR: French Polynesia
Tel: +689 40 54 16 16
contact@jrcc.pf

Good luck

[B23iL23]

Barry made landfall a couple of days ago so all safe and well. 66+ days it took him.

Originally Posted by argonauta1

Hello Malcolm, I trust White Shadow has by now made landfall in the Marquesas. We have sailed Panama to The Marquesas a while back but stopped in The Galapagos. Not including the stop, our total passage time was 31 days. Given the last position of about 9 degrees the South Equatorial Current prevailing in that area would be from the East at around 1.5 to 2 knots. Making the speed you reported, White Cloud would be drifting westbound and would possibly be in the vicinity of the Marquesas by now.

Should you still be unable to make contact with the vessel, it would be appropriate to alert Search and Rescue authorities immediately. The area of responsibility is French and the contact info is as follows.

JRCC Tahiti
Type: JRCC | SPOC, Country: French Polynesia
SRR: French Polynesia
Tel: +689 40 54 16 16
contact@jrcc.pf

Good luck

[Sunseacur]

As of yesterday on Facebook Barry's Cousin Tina says he arrived safely in Hiva Oa. Just thought I would update this thread so people like me who love the Old Seadog can rest easy again. God bless you Barry!

[Serica]

Originally Posted by Sunseacur

As of yesterday on Facebook Barry's Cousin Tina says he arrived safely in Hiva Oa. Just thought I would update this thread so people like me who love the Old Seadog can rest easy again. God bless you Barry!

Yes indeed he has, the previous pages on this thread 5 and 6 give all the information about is safe unassisted landfall on the 13th, that was also posted to Facebook at the same time. But thanks for your concern.

I will ask the moderator to remove the sticky to save any future confusion

[Serica]

Originally Posted by Mare Nostrum

So glad to hear that Malcolm arrived safely and happy! I'll bet that he had a memorable case of "land sickness" after those 70+ days at sea!! Anchoring out in the roll was probably more comfortable than in the calm of the harbor.


Really enjoyed everyone's comments and expressions of concern and companionship. Cruisers Forum is just the cool place to be!!

Ha ha, thanks for that, but it was Barry who arrived safely, not me (Malcolm) - I'm just his far less adventurous coastal sailing cousin

[stimpsonjcat]

Glad to hear Barry is safe!!!

[JPA Cate]

So are we all, mon ami.

This thread has been unstuck at the request of Serica.

Ann

[JasonL]

If Barry isn't a member on here, someone please show him this thread!
He will be so thouroghly chuffed, that so many are thinking of him.

Very much now looking forward to his next youtube instalment!

( the more views, the more subscribers, the more "likes/thumbs up" he gets, helps him, bth financially ( as if you could ever live on t!) and psycolgically!

[tgv62]

Funny, I saw this tread this morning while I was thinking yesterday "Where the hell is Barry hiding, didn't get any notifications on youtube about him"
I'm so glad it all turned out well.
Keep these movies coming, Old seadog

[Serica]

Originally Posted by tgv62

Funny, I saw this tread this morning while I was thinking yesterday "Where the hell is Barry hiding, didn't get any notifications on youtube about him"
I'm so glad it all turned out well.
Keep these movies coming, Old seadog

There are update messages on the YouTube comments on his last video, but you need to go to the comments section to see them. I'm sure there will be many more epic videos as he explores the south Pacific Islands

[B23iL23]

For those that have facebook check out Barry's post on the crossing. Makes every interesting reading.


Well done Barry.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Sunseacur.

[Parrothedd]

Does anyone know how to get in contact with either the S/V WHITE SHADOW or the S/V ODYLE, both of whom are probably in Polynesia?

We have a Boat Watch out for the S/V ODYLE who has not been heard from since 18 Oct 2019 when they were in the Cook Islands.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Glenn@Boatwatch.org
Boatwatch.org
Facebook Boat Watch
Punta Gorda, FL USA
941-456-5070

[Serica]

Originally Posted by Parrothedd

Does anyone know how to get in contact with either the S/V WHITE SHADOW or the S/V ODYLE, both of whom are probably in Polynesia?

We have a Boat Watch out for the S/V ODYLE who has not been heard from since 18 Oct 2019 when they were in the Cook Islands.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Glenn@Boatwatch.org
Boatwatch.org
Facebook Boat Watch
Punta Gorda, FL USA
941-456-5070

S/V White Shadow is safely in New Zealand. I will email you as well.

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by Parrothedd

Does anyone know how to get in contact with either the S/V WHITE SHADOW or the S/V ODYLE ...
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Glenn@Boatwatch.org
Boatwatch.org
Facebook Boat Watch
Punta Gorda, FL USA
941-456-5070

Following Sea | Odyle Sailing Blog
➥ https://followingsea.net/blog/Odyle

October 18/19: Made it to Suwarrow in the Cook Islands. WOW!! We are the only boat here ...
July 20/19: Arrived at Venus Point, Tahiti this morning ... Saw SV White Shadow here who was our neighbour in Nuku Hiva. He was headed to the marina ...


Thanks, for the update on White Shadow, Serica.