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Author: John Casey

So…why did lightning hit our boat?

  • By John Casey
  • April 22, 2018
  • 4 Comments

So…why did lightning hit our boat, and not others close by? We have no idea, nor does anyone else, regardless of the various theories out there whether credible or not. … Continue Reading

Our Winter Cruise Ends…With A Bang

  • By John Casey
  • April 19, 2018
  • 7 Comments

The morning after we anchored in Rock Sound (again) to trouble shoot our starboard engine, we were woken by an approaching thunderstorm. It was about 0545 on March 11th, the … Continue Reading

On To Cat Island…Almost

  • By John Casey
  • April 16, 2018
  • No Comments

By March 9th we had started to grow restless in our anchorage at Rock Sound, Eleuthera. I was probably feeling it more than Christa, as we had been trying to … Continue Reading

“I recognize you from your knot”

  • By John Casey
  • March 16, 2018
  • No Comments

In Rock Sound, we were anchored off a place called Frigate’s Bar & Grill, which is a pretty good resto-bar and has a good sized dinghy dock that they let … Continue Reading

Sailing Log Template

  • By John Casey
  • March 15, 2018
  • No Comments

Some time before we moved aboard, I got ambitious and created a sailing log template on Adobe with ideas I got from a number of sources online. Our plan was … Continue Reading

Crossing the Gulf Stream

  • By John Casey
  • March 9, 2018
  • No Comments

One of the barriers that keeps a lot of people from boating to The Bahamas is the requirement to cross The Gulf Stream. This barrier is both a mental one, … Continue Reading

Exploring Ruins on Pipe Cay

  • By John Casey
  • March 7, 2018
  • 1 Comment

We were looking for a convenient place to anchor north of Staniel Cay area before spending some time at the Land & Sea Park at Warderick Wells. Christa suggested Pipe … Continue Reading

Staniel Cay and Big Majors Spot

  • By John Casey
  • March 6, 2018
  • 1 Comment

The trip from Black Point to the Staniel Cay area was a quick one; just 5 miles around a few shallow areas. The winds were a bit sporty, but we … Continue Reading

Yanmar SD60 Sail Drive Service Manual and Parts Catalogue

  • By John Casey
  • March 2, 2018
  • 4 Comments

There is lots of information and manuals available online for SD50s, but the SD60 stuff seems hard to come by. For those out there that are having trouble finding these … Continue Reading

Visiting Black Point

  • By John Casey
  • February 24, 2018
  • 6 Comments

We prepared to leave Little Farmer’s Cay shortly after sunrise. As we aren’t really on any schedule, we hadn’t started this early in a while, but we wanted to continue … Continue Reading

A “Swell” Bridle

  • By John Casey
  • February 19, 2018
  • No Comments

When we were looking at some options for how to configure our main anchor bridle, we came across an article about how to make something called a swell bridle. (that’s … Continue Reading

Anchor Gear

  • By John Casey
  • February 15, 2018
  • 2 Comments

One of the great things about living on a boat, is the ability to anchor just about anywhere you like without the need for infrastructure like a marina or mooring … Continue Reading

Weather Radar in The Bahamas via The Cuban Meteorological Institute

  • By John Casey
  • January 31, 2018
  • No Comments

We’ve been gunkholing around Long Island for the past few weeks, not venturing too far away since the weather has been unsettled. Even with internet access, one of the problems in … Continue Reading

Mysteries of the deep?

  • By John Casey
  • January 29, 2018
  • 2 Comments

A great story via RYA to help you sleep soundly during those stormy, rainy nights at anchor… Mysteries of the deep A tale of bulging eyes, tentacles and enormous jaws. … Continue Reading

What About “Bad Weather” in The Bahamas

  • By John Casey
  • January 28, 2018
  • 1 Comment

For the last few days we have been waiting for, and then sitting through, a stint of “bad weather” in Thompson Bay Long Island with about 25 other boats.  “Good … Continue Reading

Captain Ron

  • By John Casey
  • January 26, 2018
  • 5 Comments

While we discussed how to spend our time over the next few days of hiding from the strong winds, the obvious options were stock-up on fresh food, boat maintenance, reading, … Continue Reading

OK – Maybe A Few Dolphins

  • By John Casey
  • January 23, 2018
  • 6 Comments

Only one day after Christa’s last post called, “Living on a boat isn’t all dolphins and mermaids,” it seems the Hog Cay neighbourhood dolphin figured he would have to pay … Continue Reading

Another Terrible Sunset at Thompson Bay Long Island #bahamas

  • By John Casey
  • January 19, 2018
  • No Comments

Another terrible sunset at Thompson Bay Long Island #bahamas #sunset #instagood #travel #sailing #boatlife #saltlife #lowflite #iphone6s #instago #wander #skyporn A post shared by Low Flite (@low_flite) on Jan 18, … Continue Reading

Sandy Bottom of Hog Cay #bahamas

  • By John Casey
  • January 19, 2018
  • No Comments

Sandy bottom off Hog Cay #bahamas. 8-10’ crystal clear water at night with the hull lights. #wander #instago #instagram #travel #sailing #boatlife #saltlife #lowflite #sea #iphone6s A post shared by … Continue Reading

Why You Listen To Port Authorities And Weather Warnings

  • By John Casey
  • January 18, 2018
  • 2 Comments

I’m sure we’ll make a stupid mistake or 3, but what were these knuckleheads thinking?!

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