Honolulu, HI to Majuro

What a better testament to the Nordhavn 40's ability to cross oceans in safety and comfort than the recently completed first leg of the Around The World voyage? Despite contrary seas and unfavorable weather for nearly the entire trip, the 40-foot vessel called Nordhavn, trudged its way from Dana Point, California to Honolulu, Hawaii where it docked without requiring much more than an oil filter change.

P.A.E.'s vice president Jim Leishman described Leg 1 as routine and uneventful. This, in the face of unseasonable southwesterly trade winds which forced the crew of Nordhavn to slow down their pace to under 6 knots. But the boat's efficient performance - and a weather window the final two days of the trip - enabled them to speed up and cover the 2,300-mile journey in 16 days. They pulled into the Hawaii Yacht Club on November 19th - less than 24 hours off the estimated schedule.

"Despite the westerly winds, we did enjoy some lovely tropical weather, great food and the camaraderie and relaxation that a long ocean passage can generate," said Jim Leishman, who captained the first part of Leg 1. "Our 40-foot Nordhavn proved to be a wonderful passage maker and the success of the first and longest voyage of the circumnavigation confirmed the vessel's ability to safely and comfortably complete the challenging legs that lie ahead."

Jim, his son Eric and guest Georgs Kolesnikovs of Trawerworld.com jumped off in Honolulu where Dave Harlow stayed to assume captain duties for the remainder of Leg 1. He is joined by Ray Danet, a Nordhavn salesman, and Tom Selman, a Nordhavn 50 owner. Dave and crew's next stop is the island of Majuro in the Marshall Islands.

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