December 4. 2014 We are on our last leg, from Ensenada de los Muertos to La Paz. We are not sailing and I don’t even …
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 6th December, 2014
Beneath the Surface
December 2, 2014 Jay is always reminding me that to be a good writer, one has to be observant. So, as we arrived in Marina …
Posted on 28th November, 2014
About Last Night…
The Morning After November 26, 2014 Nothing says a rough night than Ramen for breakfast. It was dusk and I was at the helm. The …
Posted on 28th November, 2014
Underway
November 25, 2014 We are underway. I love those three words. So much so, in fact, I get a wee bit jealous when I hear …
Posted on 23rd November, 2014
The Zen of Morning
November 23, 2014 Bahia Santa Maria. This is where the clothes come off. It is where the sea begins to change color and becomes a …
Posted on 23rd November, 2014
Turtle Bay – One Year Later
Thursday, November 20, 2014 So much has changed and yet much has remained the same. The streets are still dirt, lined with houses in various …
Posted on 23rd November, 2014
It’s The Little Things…
November 18, 2014 Fresh water to wash my hair. Hot chocolate on my 1am watch. A tiny bird on the bow, sixty miles from shore. …
Posted on 23rd November, 2014
Tucked In in Turtle Bay
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 It’s a wonderful feeling. To wake up to a 25-knot wind event and realize we are safely anchored in harbor. The …
Posted on 15th November, 2014
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
October 14, 2014 Oh my, oh my, oh my! What a ride it was from Ensenada to Bahia San Quintin. Since we couldn’t reach Cabo …