December 1, 2015 Thirty minutes until touchdown. Thirty minutes until we arrive in Puerto Vallarta. Our third season of cruising and this is the first …
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 15th November, 2015
Sailing Through Space
Photo courtesy of Allan Gabel November 14, 2015 Some people would describe sailing as the place where they find nirvana, or heaven, here on earth. …
Posted on 2nd September, 2015
Recovery
The after effects of a run-in with the prop of our dinghy. April, 2015 June 29, 2015 When I tell people we are cruising in …
Posted on 14th June, 2015
Sitting Still
May 31, 2015 Much has happened since the last blog I wrote. After Matanchen Bay, Jay and I ventured off to Chacala, just 40 nm …
Posted on 16th April, 2015
San Blas
February 20. 2015 San Blas is a small town that lies three and a half miles NW of Matanchen Bay where one can stay either …
Posted on 16th April, 2015
Crocodiles, and Birds, and Turtles, Oh My!
February 20, 2015 Today a third party joined us; Rae & Don and their two children, Ameena and Henry from s/v The Vortex. That made …
Posted on 7th April, 2015
The Long Goodbye
April 3, 2015 I am writing this entry out of the timeline sequence because no matter where one takes up residence in life, no matter …
Posted on 31st March, 2015
Adventures in Matanchen
February 18-19, 2015 “Look at this!” Jay said as we entered Bahia Matanchen. “We could just as well be in The Marquesas or Hawaii!” Directly …
Posted on 31st March, 2015
On the Sea Again
February 18, 2015 After thirty-nine days in Mazatlan it was time to leave. Mazatlan was full of visual and auditory stimulation and we were looking …