So, you’re anchored off a beautiful island. We’ll call this one Alder Cay. Maybe it’s a private island, maybe it’s not. It’s a mystery. As you walk along the sugar white sandy beaches, you notice the coconut palms. They’re everywhere! You desperately want to taste the sweet, refreshing, coconut water inside. But how to get Read More
We’re making our way to Nassau. Not for any special reason. We’re just going to need some fresh fruits and veggies and maybe some fuel by the time we get that far. It’s a good pit stop. Until then, we’re finding these awesome little anchorages around the Berry Islands. Most of the islands here are Read More
We’ve all heard it. “I wrenched my back” or “I pulled my back out.” But what do those phrases really mean? I can imagine that “I wrenched my back” means you did something to it, and now it feels like someone is tightening a crescent wrench around your spine. They just keep on tightening and Read More
Bimini was fun, but it’s time to move on. We slipped the lines from Bimini Big Game Marina on Saturday and headed out for Cat Cay. It’s a private island, so no beach-going for us. But we just wanted to get moving. After a short motor-sail, we dropped the hook and settled in for the Read More
We had a plan to motor (no wind) on Thursday from Dania Beach to the south end of Biscayne Bay, Pumpkin Island, where we stayed before we got to Dania Beach last month. Then we were going to leave around 6:00AM Friday and motor (wind on the nose) to Bimini. Then I had a lightbulb Read More
I always praise Jeff for his comfort and ability when driving in and out of tight spaces; mooring fields, anchorages, but especially marinas. It scares the hell out of me. I’m scared to death of hitting a dock, a piling, another boat, you know, things that make that awful scraping sound which result in paying Read More
Well, it finally happened. We needed a tow. I guess everyone needs a little help at certain times in their lives. The day started out so nicely. We motored into Boot Key Harbor in Marathon, FL. A beautiful little key between Key West and Key Largo. I know, there are lots of keys between those Read More
Key West is a very interesting place. It’s quaint and beautiful, filled with lush landscaping, architecture that only Key West can appreciate, and some of the best food I’ve ever eaten on the front porch of an old stately home. People everywhere travel by bicycle or scooter. It’s very quiet, laid back and friendly. But Read More
I know that predicting the weather isn’t easy. I’m definitely not a meteorologist, but when winds are predicted to be 8-10 knots from NNE, and they end up being 16-18 knots from E, along with 6′ waves on the beam, I can assure you they kinda got it wrong. Thats why we tucked in to Read More
Our first night. We made it to Venice Beach. I’m worried about this whole sea sickness thing, though. It seems to be getting worse. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older. I don’t know. But I’m not sure how I’m going to sail around the world if I keep getting sick to my stomach every time Read More