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part of The Great Siberian Sushi Run. We left Seattle, Washington on April 19, 2009, cruised British Columbia, Southeast Alaska, set off with Seabird, Nordhavn 62, and Sans Souci, Nordhavn 68, from Hoonah, Alaska, on June 7, cruised the Aleutian Islands to Kamchatka Peninsula, Petropavlovsk, Russia, arriving in Hokkaido, Japan, on August 4, 2009; cruised the southeast coast of Japan to Ashiya/ Osaka, where the boat is resting for the winter. Favorite destination: We really enjoyed the Mediterranean. We did the Nordhavn Atlantic Rally in 2004 and remained for three seasons; Italy, Greece/Ionian Sea, Croatia and cruising in Japan has been an incredible experience. Cruising plans: For 2010 spring/ summer season: Inland Sea of Japan, Hiroshima, South Korea, Okinawa, Taiwan, Hong Kong. Why cruising: The freedom of traveling on the water, and it sort of forces you to live in the moment. Why Nordhavn: The confidence and comfort to enjoy cruising wherever we 48
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Anna and Kevin Barrass pause to take in yet another beautiful sunset as they return to Tesla, their Nordhavn 62, anchored at Eureka, California.
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Sammy and Carolyn Cacciatore Moon River Nordhavn 62 #11 Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, USA Nautical miles cruised: Original owners since June 1999. Moon River has a 25,000-mile pennant and has cruised over 26,000. Previous yacht: Hatteras 52 Convertible Sportfish. Cruising grounds: The West Coast of the U.S., Canada to Alaska; then south along the Pacific Mexican coast. Since getting to our home waters in Florida, we have cruised the Caribbean several times; down to Grenada; the Bahamas each summer. Moon River usually stays in the Bahamas from May through sometime in September. Favorite destination: Everywhere we have been, particularly at anchor. Cruising plans: In 2010 we will leave for a summer cruising the Bahamas. We cruise throughout the islands
down to Inagua and back to the Abacos. Why cruising: Getting away and relaxing on the water. Why Nordhavn: The opportunity to explore remote areas and islands. To be away anchored in remote places for extended periods enjoying the camaraderie of friends and family.
David Newnham and Merryl Kate Celebrate Nordhavn 62 #12 Melbourne, Australia Nautical miles cruised: 12,000 since March 2007. Previous yacht: Nordhavn is our first. Cruising grounds: San Diego to Brisbane via Honolulu, Kiribati, American Samoa; east coast of Australia to Melbourne, then Tasmania and back to Melbourne. Favorite destination: South East Tasmania. Good sailing all year around with shelters in all weather. Quality fishing, and world heritage wilderness areas easily accessible by boat. Cruising plans: Counterclockwise around Australia. Why cruising: The romance and www.circumnavigatormag.com