December 13, 2015 “Agh! Jay! The toilet’s spitting back at me!” I was yelling from the bathroom. “What? It was working fine. What’s wrong?” “I …
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 16th December, 2015
Getting a Head
December 8, 2015 We have a new head! You can’t possibly imagine how happy this makes me. Or maybe, you can. After all, if you’re …
Posted on 3rd December, 2015
Survivor’s Guilt?
December 3, 2015 “Why don’t you take your computer and go up to the Hospitality Lounge and cool off.” Jay said to me as I …
Posted on 2nd December, 2015
Caliente
December 2, 2105 Oh my! What a shock. From a 27 degree icy morning to a an 87 degree afternoon. With 97% humidity! That was …
Posted on 2nd December, 2015
Changes
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 …
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 …
