We left Falmouth Harbour on May 21 and headed back to Jolly Harbour so that we could take care of some final business. Most importantly: our first… Read more “May 21-27, 2020: Goodbye, Antigua, and Hello, Grenada”
Category: Offshore
Jan. 20, 2020: George Town, Bahamas, to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Our trip from George Town to Providenciales (Provo) was an exercise in extremes. We calculated the trip would take about 48 hours at 5 knots. Our route… Read more “Jan. 20, 2020: George Town, Bahamas, to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos”
Jan. 15, 2020: Big Majors to George Town, Exumas
We were super excited to leave Big Majors just to get moving again. We didn’t even care that we were on a beat with winds in the… Read more “Jan. 15, 2020: Big Majors to George Town, Exumas”
January 6, 2020: Bimini to the Central Exumas
As much as I would miss the bread and socializing with the other cruisers, we knew we needed to get moving. No more practicing my French with… Read more “January 6, 2020: Bimini to the Central Exumas”
December 30, 2019: Marathon, FL, to Bimini, Bahamas
We left Marathon on December 30, 2019, at 8:45 AM. There was, according to meteorologist Chris Parker, a “marginal and brief” crossing window, and we were happy… Read more “December 30, 2019: Marathon, FL, to Bimini, Bahamas”
Charleston, SC, to Marathon, FL
We left Charleston on November 18, 2019, and had a three-night offshore passage to Ft. Pierce, FL. It was a mixed bag of weather but overall was… Read more “Charleston, SC, to Marathon, FL”
And . . . Off We Go!
With all due respect to North Carolina, it was time to go. The new engine is purring like a kitten and passed her 50-hour break-in period with… Read more “And . . . Off We Go!”
May 29-June 3, 2019: Offshore to Cape Henlopen, DE, and Atlantic City, NJ
After putzing around inshore for so long, we were eager to head offshore and make some miles going north. On May 29, we left Norfolk for an… Read more “May 29-June 3, 2019: Offshore to Cape Henlopen, DE, and Atlantic City, NJ”
July 11-16, 2018: Georgetown, SC, to Southport, NC, to Oriental, NC
It looked like we’d finally have a short travel window between Chris’ and Beryl’s lashings, so we made a break for it on July 11. We left… Read more “July 11-16, 2018: Georgetown, SC, to Southport, NC, to Oriental, NC”
July 5-10, 2018: Offshore from Port Royal to Georgetown, SC
We left Port Royal on July 5 and headed offshore for Georgetown, SC. The winds were brisk enough for the main and the genoa or the main… Read more “July 5-10, 2018: Offshore from Port Royal to Georgetown, SC”
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