GLONASS Operates from the Marquesas Islands to Tahiti
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We passed some mysterious coordinates en route from the Marquesas Islands to the Tuamotu Archipelago. 143 degrees west longitude.
Stages of Round the World Expedition with GLONASS
Halloween on the Marquesas Islands
October 31, Halloween.
Celebration was to be held in a neighboring village that’s a long way on foot. It was dark and scary. Having no car and not knowing the way, we decided to sail there. We started preparations beforehand, as we needed to make costumes and warm up.
The Marquesas Islands
Here we are at the Marquesas Islands. Early morning of October 18, we anchored in the Taiohae Bay on the island of Nuku Hiva. 3,056 nautical miles and 28 days en route are behind.
GLONASS in the Pacific
The GLONASS system operates in the Pacific. The satellite signal is satisfactory. Sometimes the number of visible GLONASS satellites approaches that of GPS satellites.
We Leave the Galapagos Islands for the Pacific
Everything seems to be done on the Galapagos Islands. The gear is replaced, the seals are counted, GLONASS is tested and functioning well. So we can get out of here. Anyway, there is no more to do on the Galapagos Islands.
The Galapagos Islands / Part 2
However, there are also turtles.
Yet, it’s too difficult to take a picture of them. They appear for a second to breathe in the air and disappear immediately. And a photo is called “A place where a turtle was a moment ago.”
The Galapagos Islands / Part 1
It’s a great myth. To be more precise, not a myth but self-PR of genius. The matter is in the Peru Current. A huge mass of water moves from Antarctica along the South America right here. It’s clear that it doesn’t have time to get warm, as it is covered by low rainy clouds like a can of beer taken from a freezer.
The Pacific: from the Las Perlas to Galapagos Islands
We still cannot state our attitude to the Galapagos Islands. Moreover, we are too busy. After the two-week tacking EVERYTHING is wet and salty! There’s simply no dry spot on the boat. So Lena is sorting out the stuff and … Continue reading
The Pacific: 01.59 N 83.09 W
Last Saturday night people seemed to finally drink to us. The wind seems to turn another 15 degrees, which we needed so badly. Now, each time we look at the map we feel happy that our course, such a green … Continue reading
The Pacific: 02.17 N 81.39 W
We nearly reached the 2nd degree of the north latitude. Everything promised at that point a steady trade wind would start blowing. It seems to be so but still we miss the Galapagos Islands. Our course is 265 while it … Continue reading