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. …
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 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 …
Posted on 15th November, 2014
Revisiting Ensenada & Guadalupe Valley
October 12, 2014 We did this last year – sailed down the Baja coast on the Pacific side – but this time, it is a …
Posted on 9th November, 2014
My Mother’s Womb, My Father’s Love
Sailing to Ensenada November 9, 2014 A friend of mine once asked me, “What is it about sailing?” She was relatively new to the world …
Posted on 9th November, 2014
The Road Back to Mexico – Autumn, 2014
Sunrise over the Santa Rita Mountains, Tubac October 19, 2014 From Martha’s Vineyard: Take a taxi to the ferry. Take the ferry to the bus. …
Posted on 9th November, 2014
Growing Roots
Our home in Martha’s Vineyard. October 19, 2014 I have found I am like a plant. Give me fertile soil, water, a little sunshine, and …
Posted on 18th September, 2014
Hurricane Odile
September 18, 2014 It has been several days since Hurricane Odile soared through Baja and still the news is sketchy. Our media followed it through …
Posted on 11th June, 2014
For the Love of Catboats
June 8, 2014 It couldn’t have been a more perfect day. The sky was clear, except for a few puffy, white clouds off in the …