Raynad leaves Valdivia and sails toward French Polynesia via Juan Fernandez Islands/ Robinson Crusoe. Mid-route, Capt. John and Kristy decide to tack northward and change our destination to Hawaii! This turned out to be one of those “life changing” decisions.
ROBINSON CRUSOE ISLAND, CHILE
ONWARD 7,000 Ocean Miles!
Local Fishermen on the north coast RC 
Passing the North end of Robinson Crusoe 
Geniker Sailing under gentle winds 
Stunning Sunsets
CROSSING THE EQUATOR
EQUATOR!! 
Neptunes offering 
Cheers to Capt John!
Northward from Hawaii to Sitka
Booby visitors hitch a ride 
Five Booby Birds Overnight on Raynad’s Solar Panel 
Preening at sunrise 
Cargo Ships in the Night!! 
Kristy keeps a sharp lookout
ALASKA – A quiet arrival into Sitka
