Fujiko's Voyage from Newport to Bermuda

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by Jim Billings 21 February 2004 Bermuda 15 photos 8051 views

The voyage of the Billings family: Claudia, Jim, Ryan(11) and Ted(8), with Fujiko (IP40-102), from Newport, RI to Bermuda, on June, 2003.

Final preparation completed on Friday the 13th. Crew anxiously waiting for departure.

Departing on a cloudy and foggy day.

Toss a message in a bottle written by Teddy's 2nd grade class. Bottle was found by a Bermuda boy.

Ryan, confidently, takes the helm to relieve his mom.

Fujiko majestically take on the Gulf Stream

Ryan "land-ho" Bermuda after Teddy spots the Bermuda Longtails on the previous day.

Long awaited Champaign splash and celebration begins.

Captain's toast to the brave young crew members.

A well deserved R & R at St. George's harbor.

Exploring the island, the best part of an ocean voyage.

Docking at Captain Smoke's Marina for minor repairs.

On the way home, several flying fish landed on deck. The mystery of funny smells solved.

Knot tying lessons underway to Newport.

Self-steering windvane Sailomat took over after Fujiko struck by lightning & loss all electronics.

Home at last in Newport. Notice missing genoa ripped during stream crossing.

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The International IPYOA administration team.