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 26th February, 2015

The Tarahumara Indians

Tarahumara Indian Children at the Indian Reservation January 24, 2015 Day Four I hate to say it, but I wasn’t impressed with Creel. Situated in …

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Posted on 13th February, 2015

Thirty Minutes of Something Wonderful

January 23, 2015 It all began with a walk. It was only our second day in Barrancas, but because they had called for rain and …

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Posted on 10th February, 2015

Journey to Copper Canyon; El Chepe Train

January 22, 2105 DAY TWO (Continued) There are some things that aren’t easily put into words and the Copper Canyon is one of them. Here …

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Posted on 10th February, 2015

Journey to Copper Canyon; El Fuerte

The above photo is of Hotel Posada del Hildago January 22, 2015 DAY TWO El Fuerte is a quiet Mexican village, established in 1563 and …

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Posted on 10th February, 2015

Journey to Copper Canyon; Stowaways, Searches, and One Photo Too Many

Photo Above – Outside Los Mochis Bus Station January 21, 2015 DAY ONE The six of us (Ed, Barb, Mary, Kirk, Jay and me) stood …

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Posted on 31st January, 2015

Mazatlan – Chapter One

January 29, 2015 Coming from La Paz to Mazatlan, Mazatlan is, in a word, overwhelming. La Paz is a sleepy town compared to Mazatlan’s sprawling …

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Posted on 28th January, 2015

The Crossing

January 21, 2015 It was Monday, January 12th and finally, it was time to go. The weather window was perfect and our good friends, Alison …

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Posted on 3rd January, 2015

A Test in Patience

January 3, 2015 It has been over a month since we arrived in La Paz and here we sit. In the slip. At first, the …

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Posted on 7th December, 2014

Some Things I’ve Learned

December 5, 2014 I cannot believe how exhausted I am. This trip – this month-long trip – has been challenging. But with every challenge, we …

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