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Athena Disembarked from Honolulu on Sept 2, 2024 (Labor Day) and arrived in San Diego on Sept 21, 2024, @ 1:30 am. Two thousand six hundred nautical miles traveled. Here is the story told from the current captains of Athena how it transpired.
“Then came the storm. What started as a heavy downpour quickly escalated into a four-day battle with the elements”
Then came the storm. What started as a heavy downpour quickly escalated into a four-day battle with the elements. The rain never stopped, and the sea churned violently beneath us, making it nearly impossible to navigate. Our compass swung wildly, bouncing back and forth with the rough seas, and visibility dropped to just a few hundred feet. The constant pounding of the waves and the continuous flow of seawater across the deck wore down our spirits. We slept in our foul weather gear to stay dry, but no matter where we turned, everything was soaked. Yet, despite the relentless storm, our strong crew held together. I had already traveled over 5,000 nautical miles with two of the guys, and though the two newer members we had never sailed with, they quickly proved their worth. We knew we could count on each other to push through, even when everything seemed to be against us.
As the storm finally began to clear, signs of land started to appear. Seagulls soared overhead, and the occasional ship dotted the horizon. We spotted San Clemente Island, a beacon that signaled we were nearing our destination. We still had another two days to go, though, and with our fuel reserves running low and the wind at our backs, we couldn’t rely solely on the elements. But when the lights of Point Loma finally came into view, a wave of relief washed over us. We were home. The familiar patterns of the coastline felt like a beacon, guiding us safely into port. The journey had been grueling, but we made it—together.
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