Voyage Subic to Dutch Harbor Alaska

[Pelagic]

Originally Posted by Methersgate

Having just got a text friend from a friend, a native of Subic, who is home on leave (she’s a superyacht deck hand) who tells me she is enjoying racing with a bunch of Kiwis in Busuaga, I assume you are now allowed to leave your berth?

Yes you can, but returning to Subic means swab tests, 14 day quarantines and the risk of lock down or lock out if there is a surge in the area you are coming from. Travel passes are still needed which are a hassle

Local panic levels are still unpredictable, so while better in the provinces the risk of being away from essential services is greater than remaining in Subic.

Presently satisfying myself with tender runs to deserted beachs and nice snorkling from Subic, until things settle down.

[Methersgate]

I know what you mean!

I just pulled Robinson’s book off the shelf. He sailed from Thailand with the SW monsoon, via Borneo and the Celebes Sea, then in the counter current for five weeks during which he says he used “our modest auxiliary power” for two thirds of the time, to his home in Tahiti.

So I agree, not really practical.

“Life’s hell in the East!”.

[Pelagic]

“Life’s hell in the East!”.

I know, but that's just part of my masochistic tendencies [emoji6]