Sail Planet Express

At the end of September, Planet Express arrived back in North America. A quick solo sail across the strait during a gale warning had me and her back in Canada in no time. Naturally the wind shut off as soon as we scooted past Trial Island and into Haro, which was convenient for my quick phone call with Canada Customs to do a NEXUS marine check in.

Planet has officially sailed over 25,000 miles in the past five years, and they’ve largely been trouble free as far as a boat is concerned. The UK Sailmakers X-Drive Endure laminate sails still have life and shape in them after such a long voyage. All systems still work, and the rust stains vanished quickly.

Yes, it’s a boat which means there are things to fix to get her ship shape again (our webasto diesel heater took a hefty drink of sea water off the cape of Mendocino) and there’s some bright work to spruce up. We’ve treated her well and she’s treated us well in return, despite all the testing and trials we’ve endured over the 25,000 miles Planet and I have seen. There Is character in her wear lines (and on my face.)

Here’s to hopefully many more adventures!

Cruising - fixing boats in exotic places.