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Kaenon Polarized

Updated: Jul 08, 2009 2:50pm PST

39. More from the Presqu'isle :

39. More from the Presqu'isle

Updated: Jun 17, 2009 10:36pm PST

38. More from the Presqu'isle :

38. More from the Presqu'isle

Updated: May 20, 2009 8:42pm PST

37. The Presqu' isle :

37. The Presqu' isle

Updated: May 02, 2009 4:55pm PST

36. On the Move Again :

36. On the Move Again

Updated: Apr 03, 2009 11:27pm PST

35. Swell Goes Back in the Water :

35. Swell Goes Back in the Water

Updated: Mar 11, 2009 7:09pm PST

TinShed

Photos that will be displayed on Patagonia's website in the Tin Shed.. ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2009 7:01pm PST

34. California Whirlwind :

34. California Whirlwind

Updated: Feb 04, 2009 2:32pm PST

Swell Articles : Publicity/articles published on the Voyage of Swell.

Swell Articles

Publicity/articles published on the Voyage of Swell.

Updated: Jan 06, 2009 11:20am PST

33. Last Round in the Yard :

33. Last Round in the Yard

Updated: Jan 05, 2009 9:34pm PST

Patagonia Selects

Don't worry, you've probably seen these photos already...posting them ...

Updated: Dec 09, 2008 12:37pm PST

32. Another round in the yard : Over halfway there...

32. Another round in the yard

Over halfway there...

Updated: Nov 16, 2008 11:34am PST

30. More from the boatyard... :

30. More from the boatyard...

Updated: Oct 18, 2008 2:09pm PST

31. A break from the yard--Island Tour :

31. A break from the yard--Island Tour

Updated: Oct 18, 2008 2:08pm PST

29. In the Boatyard :

29. In the Boatyard

Updated: Sep 11, 2008 2:07pm PST

28. Pre Haul-Out Fun :

28. Pre Haul-Out Fun

Updated: Sep 11, 2008 1:13pm PST

27. With the Girls in Tahiti : Swell transformed into purely a wave-seeking vessel this July as my best surfing girlfriends, Nicole and Katie, flew in for a month long slumber party/surf extravanganza...

27. With the Girls in Tahiti

Swell transformed into purely a wave-seeking vessel this July as my be ...

Updated: Jul 28, 2008 6:59pm PST

26. Passage Back to French Polynesia AND Bora Bora :

26. Passage Back to French Polynesia AND Bora Bora

Updated: Jul 12, 2008 3:12pm PST

25. Kiritimati :

25. Kiritimati

Updated: Jun 19, 2008 8:19pm PST

24. Pitstop en route to Kiribati : I got sidetracked once again on my way to Kiribati. After another lucky surf streak, I helped Puamoutu friend, Tautu paint his house, did a brutal 120 mile upwind passage, and shared the holidays with new friends at Kamoka Pearl Farm. Want a black pearl? Go to http://www.kamokapearls.com/ for the most socially and ecologically responsible pearls on the planet!

24. Pitstop en route to Kiribati

I got sidetracked once again on my way to Kiribati. After another luck ...

Updated: Feb 28, 2008 5:57pm PST

22. Tahiti : November 15, 2007--I made it back to Tahiti after a great time in California. My brother's wedding was beautiful! I cherish the time I got to spend time with my family and friends, too. I have been preparing Swell for my next big solo passage to Kiribati for hurricane season--1100 miles! Already a few mechanical gliches have attempted to keep me here in Papeete, but with a little advice I've managed to get through them with relative ease. My neighbors at the marina on the 'Pearl Hunter' took me down to Teahupoo for a day of massive barrels and sketchy dinghy missions. Here are a few photos from the time since I have been back... Thanks for checking it out. ---Liz                                                                                                                                                                                Oh and if you happen to be in Santa Barbara, check out the new J7 store on Cota St. and Anacapa and say 'hi' to Jason for me!                                                                                                             All photos taken by me unless specified in the caption. Go to www.swellvoyage.com to read the written update corresponding with these photos. Enjoy!

22. Tahiti

November 15, 2007--I made it back to Tahiti after a great time in Cali ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 8:16pm PST

21. The Atolls : The Tuamuotu Atolls--everything I dreamed of when I pictured the South Pacific!

Welcome to my photo page! I am currently in California for my brother's wedding after two incredible months in the French Polynesia. These are photos from my passage to the atolls and my time spent surfing, diving, wandering, and making friends there. The South Pacific's hurricane season is sneaking up quickly (Nov 1, officially), so upon my return to Papeete, Tahiti, I will restock Swell and head about 1100 miles north to the Line Islands and explore this infrequently visited area until its safe to return to French Polynesia in the early spring. I will then continue to make my way west through the island groups!                                                                                                                                                                       For an amazing read, check out "Paddling My Own Canoe" by Audrey Sutherland, who swam parts of Molokai's most inaccessible coast in the 60s and 70s...long before dry bags and adventure blogs!                                                                                                                                                                                      All photos taken by me unless specified in the caption. Go to www.swellvoyage.com to read the written update corresponding with these photos. Enjoy!

21. The Atolls

The Tuamuotu Atolls--everything I dreamed of when I pictured the South ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 8:13pm PST

Swell headed off across the Pacific :

Swell headed off across the Pacific

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 8:13pm PST

20. Marquesas : Kaoha! (Marquesan for 'hello') After a whirlwind trip to California, I am back on Swell. My mom ended up sailing off to the Tuamoutus on another boat because there was a friend here in Nuku Hiva to watch Swell! She is a true sea adventurer now! After a week of algae battling and small repairs, I am ready to see more of the magical Marquesas before heading to the Tuamoutu Atolls...just Swell and I for the moment!

20. Marquesas

Kaoha! (Marquesan for 'hello') After a whirlwind trip to California, I ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 8:03pm PST

19. Across the Pacific : We made it across the Pacific!! Mom and I arrived happily in Nuka Hiva, Marquesas after 22 days at sea...now Mom gets set to babysit Swell while I make a quick trip to California to be in a wedding I wouldn't miss for anything... "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is." ---Albert Einstein 

Mom and I make the 3150-mile crossing from Galapagos to the Marquesas...22days!

19. Across the Pacific

We made it across the Pacific!! Mom and I arrived happily in Nuka Hiva ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 8:01pm PST

12. Panama City : Said goodbye to Heather and Brad and plunged into a mile-long list of repairs and provisiong for the South Pacific. Kemi and Mckenzie arrive after indulging in a week of swell up north at Santa Catalina...yes, I was jealous.

12. Panama City

Said goodbye to Heather and Brad and plunged into a mile-long list of ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 7:20pm PST

11. Northern Panama to Panama City : Heather an I spend some time in Panama's northwestern islands, then stop at Morro Negrito Surf Camp before picking up a friend, Brad, in Santa Catalina. We then set out for more time in the islands and finally arrived at the mouth of the Panama canal and Panama City!

11. Northern Panama to Panama City

Heather an I spend some time in Panama's northwestern islands, then st ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 7:10pm PST

10. Golfito to Puerto Armuelles : Swell sails again...well not exactly. There hasn't been much wind. Tera, Heather, and I visited other parts of Golfo Dulce, celebrated the 1st anniversary of the voyage on January 30th, and sailed to one of Panama's remote offshore islands before dropping off Tera in Puerto Armuelles.

10. Golfito to Puerto Armuelles

Swell sails again...well not exactly. There hasn't been much wind. Ter ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 6:58pm PST

9. Off to Panama's Caribbean side by bus. : Heather and Tera arrive and we all travel overland to stay with Mia and Clyde aboard Kaleidescope (remember Clyde who helped me fix my windlass in Nicaragua?). We had SO much fun. Great waves, incredible hosts, and so many new friends! Thanks so much Mia and Clyde, Scott and Steve, Mike and Jessica at www.azucarsurf.com, the guys from The Bravery, Daniel and Luna, Mike Morse for letting me use your cell phone that morning (drop me an email because your card got wet when I went surfing that day!)

9. Off to Panama's Caribbean side by bus.

Heather and Tera arrive and we all travel overland to stay with Mia an ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 6:45pm PST

8. Golfito Round Two : After flying home to heal my ear infections...thank you to Hamilton and the miracle Sahara DryEar check it out at www.dryear.net my ears are better now! Also thank you to Tim at Land and Sea for changing my prop zinc and Mya for the beautiful fish prints. Check them out at www.fishrubber.com.

8. Golfito Round Two

After flying home to heal my ear infections...thank you to Hamilton an ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 6:42pm PST

7. Photos by Jack Buttler (from Golfo Dulce and Northern Panama) : Jack has given his permission to use these photos for the web, but please remember to credit them to 'Jack Buttler'. There are lots more too...to see more email me or jackbuttler@hotmail.com.

7. Photos by Jack Buttler (from Golfo Dulce and Northern Panama)

Jack has given his permission to use these photos for the web, but ple ...

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 6:39pm PST

2. Southern Costa Rica :

2. Southern Costa Rica

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 6:32pm PST

1. Northern Costa Rica : Back up the Nicoya Peninsula.

1. Northern Costa Rica

Back up the Nicoya Peninsula.

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 6:28pm PST

3. Puntarenas and Playa Hermosa : In the boatyard, at the mooring, and a land trip to Playa Hermosa.

3. Puntarenas and Playa Hermosa

In the boatyard, at the mooring, and a land trip to Playa Hermosa.

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 6:23pm PST

Departure Day : Leaving San Diego January 30th, 2006

Departure Day

Leaving San Diego January 30th, 2006

Updated: Feb 26, 2008 6:20pm PST