Author Archives: Dave
Interim
I’m behind again. You know you have been in one country too long when…your flag is shredded. Since we had no replacement flag we decided to head to the Turks and Caicos, and upon arrival realized we never bought a TCI flag. Oh well, I don’t think they even noticed. All they wanted was their … Continue reading
Luperon DR
We’re in Luperon! Great crossing! Having a great pizza and a few huge “Presidentes” at Wendy’s. This place is so cool! We’ll update when we get settled.
Conversations From A Late Night Change Of Watch
Changing watch in the middle of the night during our 28-hour passage. It’s pitch black, no moon. I’m on watch, Tanya comes up to relieve me: “There are four sailboats behind us, a powerboat in front, a cargo ship just passed us to port, and a 600 foot container ship directly off the bow five … Continue reading
We’ve Left The Bahamas
After a 28-hour sail from San Salvador to Mayaguana, we dropped the anchor in Abraham Bay. We actually sailed under full canvas for over 24 hours on the same tack, unbelievable!!! After arriving in Mayaguana, we ate dinner, slept for about four hours then pulled up anchor and left the Bahamas around midnight bound for the … Continue reading
San Salvador
When we last left off we were in Long Island waiting for weather to cross to Conception. We made it to Conception and had a wonderful few days there. Conception Island is part of the Bahamas National Trust, equal to a national park back home, and it is beautiful. From Conception we motor sailed to … Continue reading