Log Abroad

The Log’s editor, Parimal Rohit, can take a vacation, but there’s no escaping The Log. Here’s Rohit in Seward, Alaska at the end of a seven- day Alaskan cruise with of course, a copy of the paper.

This copy of The Log made a journey with Vince and Pat Flynn of the Coronado Yacht Club to Baja California Sur, Mexico. This photo was taken in front of Coyote Bay, off of Conception Bay, near Mulege. The Flynns have been boating on Conception Bay since 1961. Conception Bay is a marine preserve where many types fish spawn and grow, including roosterfish, sierra mackerel, pargo, cabrilla, whale sharks and rays.

Steve and Nanci Adler brought their copy of The Log on a week-long trip they spent aboard their charter catamaran, a 59-foot Fontaine Pajot, near Iles des Saintes. The group of small islands is off the coast of Guadeloupe. In this photo they are anchored near Pain de Sucre, which is on the largest island, Terre d’en Haut.

These Log readers, Terry and Linda Shoemaker, brought their copy of The Log along on a trip to The Ocean Race Museum in Alicante, Spain. The interactive exhibition shares the rich heritage of the 45-year history of The Ocean Race, known as the world’s toughest sailing competition. The Shoemakers said the museum is a must-go place if you are in the Western Mediterranean.

Don and Carol Cappell brought their copy of The Log to Alaska this past June. Don’t let that mountain snow in the background fool you, temperatures were in the 80s and 90s. The Cappells wrote there was a heat wave hitting Alaska and the day this photo was taken at Denali National Park it was 88 degrees (and 90 degrees two days later).

This special Marina del Rey edition of The Log made it all the way to the crystal clear, deep blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. Marko Peljhan and Ieva Auzina sent this photo from their sailing voyage on the Adriatic. It was taken in July in front of the city of Dubrovnik/Ragusa.

This photo submitted by Dave Sarazen was taken on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. There are only two ways to get around the city: by boat or by foot. The Grand Canal forms one of the major water-traffic corridors in the city.

With the summer at an end, we’re reflecting on Kelly Johnstone-Stack’s summer vacation. Johnstone-Stack was in Avalon for a weeklong vacation with her family. Her family has visited Avalon for a week every summer since she was born – it’s been a family tradition for more than 50 years!

Mervyn Sam’s copy of The Log took a trip to a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean Sea coast. Sam submitted this photo outside the Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria, Egypt. Established in 1477 AD, it is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Mervyn Sam emailed this photo of him and his copy of The Log in front of the Blue Mosque in Turkey. Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish, the Blue Mosque is a historical mosque in Istanbul built in the 1600s. It is still an active mosque, so it is closed to tourists for half an hour or so during the five daily prayers.

Mervyn Sam sent in this photo via email of catching up with The Log on Gordon Beach in Tel Aviv, Israel. Gordon Beach has been reported by several news outlets to be among the top beaches in Israel. Apparently, guests also have access to a saltwater swimming pool!

Cormac Okiely sent in this photo depicting The Log hanging out at Pasley Islands in British Columbia, Canada. Not much else was said about the trip, but according to adventuresallyear.com the small group of islands are beautiful, secluded and perfect for hiking or kayaking.

Vince and Pat Flynn of the Coronado Yacht Club, who have been published in the Log Abroad department several times before, updated us on their recent whereabouts. “We are reading The Log on the beach in Puerto Vallarta at the Panga Pier,” they said in an email.

Pete Scott, a liveaboard in Ventura West Marina for 29 years, submitted this photo of his trip to Thailand where he visited The Big Buddha. “The Big Buddha [of] Phuket is the third tallest statue in Thailand. Stands 45 [meters] (148 feet) tall, 25 meters wide. Made out of concrete and covered with white Burmese marble,” Scott said in an email. The cost to build the statue was $30 million baht, equaling about $950,000 – the majority of the money came from donations.

Longtime members of Coronado Yacht Club, Vince and Pat Flynn, arrived in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil on Jan. 23. Rio de Janeiro, as Brazil’s most popular tourist city, is known for its vibrant Carnival celebration, Copacabana public beach, and Sugar Loaf Mountain, among many other activities/attractions.