Saturday, February 21, 2026 8 am – We spent the last two weeks in Barra de Navidad. It was fun filled with many cruisers gathering …
Sail Blog
My father introduced me to sailing. My very first trip was in the summer of 1965 when he chartered a 32’ sailboat out of Miami to take our family to Bimini. The sun was just setting as they untied the lines and I remember the thrill of sailing into the unknown. I had no idea what to expect. I had jitters in my belly as we ventured out to sea. The wind blew through my hair and I watched the moon slowly rise overhead. I was captivated by dark clouds as they rushed in to meet us. A squall appeared on deck and I was sent below. Then morning came. I sat on the bow of the boat as it rocked gently. We were anchored just outside Bimini. Everywhere I looked I saw clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches and tall palm trees swaying in the breeze. The air smelled fresh and all was peaceful. I was hooked.
Posted on 20th February, 2026
Smoke on the Water
February 2, 2026 The day after. This morning, we woke to a calm bay with the sun rising over the mountains. The sky was a …
Posted on 15th February, 2026
Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Lose
Saturday, January 31, 2026 We are anchored in the bay at Punta Ipala at 3pm. It is a calm day with no wind. The trip …
Posted on 8th February, 2026
Exiting the Chaos
Thursday, January 29, 2026 The world is going crazy. The influx of information is too much. So much of it negative. I do see pockets …
Posted on 28th January, 2026
Seasons
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3.1 Tuesday, January 26, 2026 My morning ritual is …
Posted on 25th January, 2026
Eight Bells
I am at that point in my life where I am having to say goodbye all too often. Sometimes it is due to a …
Posted on 16th March, 2025
Cruising with Cadenza
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 The sweet scent of sagebrush drifts across the water from land as we leave the Ipala anchorage. It is 0730 and …
Posted on 28th February, 2025
The Lure of Barra de Navidad
This one is for you, Kathy. Not much has changed since the first time we sailed down to Barra in 2016. For those of you …
Posted on 8th February, 2025
The Ipala Sleigh Ride
It was just after dawn on Tuesday, January 28th when we weighed anchor and headed out. The sky was a clear blue. There was little …