December 17, 2016 3:30 a.m. – I awaken to hear Jay rustling below. It is our second night back on Cadenza and we have been …
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 4th December, 2016
The Lonely Catboat
December 4, 2016 It was mid-October. The weather was changing. Autumn was well on its way. Storms were becoming more frequent. And, as you can …
Posted on 5th September, 2016
What? Me Worry? Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Cyclones, Oh My!
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Posted on 5th September, 2016
What? Me Worry? Hurricanes, Tropical Storms, Cyclones, Oh My!
September 5, 2016 Ah, yes, the joys of boat ownership during hurricane season. We are blessed by having two boats in two oceans, over 3000 …
Posted on 29th August, 2016
Sailing Through Air
August, 2016 Every year, we rent out our house on Martha’s Vineyard for the month of August. The same two families have been coming for …
Posted on 29th August, 2016
California Cruising
August, 2016 It was cold! We were sailing with a steady 17 knot wind and five to six foot waves. We were screaming through the …
Posted on 30th March, 2016
Bashing to Chamela
Friday, March 10, 2016 I guess we didn’t do so well sitting still. We left Tenacatita the day after the storm with predictions of 12-16 …
Posted on 30th March, 2016
Waiting for a Weather Window
On Thursday, March 3rd, we left Barra and headed for Tenacatita. Our aim was to be back in Nuevo Vallarta by March 15th or thereabouts. …
Posted on 28th March, 2016
Barra de Navidad
View of Barra from 7th floor of Grand Bay Hotel Wednesday, March 9, 2016 – Tenacatita anchorage It is the day after the rainstorm and …