Captain Ron
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
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OK – Maybe A Few Dolphins
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
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) – our new favourite toy
Before we left Florida, John got a couple inflatable Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP)* at Sirocco Marine in Ft Lauderdale. He found a great deal for these while talking to a … Continue Reading
Why You Listen To Port Authorities And Weather Warnings
I’m sure we’ll make a stupid mistake or 3, but what were these knuckleheads thinking?!
Exploring Hog Cay off Long Island
After a few days at Salt Pond we were ready for some new scenery and headed north to anchor at Hog Cay. This tiny private island has a gorgeous beach … Continue Reading
Trip to the North of Long Island
We rented a car for 24 hours to explore Long Island with our friends and spent the first afternoon touring the south so the next morning we headed north. Conveniently, … Continue Reading
Trip to the South of Long Island
We planned a day adventure with our boating buddies to visit the south end of Long Island with a rental car. The narrow island is about 80 miles long and … Continue Reading
Uninvited Guest
The crabs around here can be pretty funny trying to defend their turf. Remember those crabs from Nemo? Christa came across this guy doing his best to scare her away … Continue Reading
When its “cold” outside
What to do when it’s too cold in the #Bahamas play in the water? Make old school #popcorn and watch @itsthegrandtour of course! A post shared by John Casey (@john.casey2) … Continue Reading
Provisioning For The Bahamas
Over the past few days we have literally been up to our knees in provisioning in preparation for spending the next 5 months in The Bahamas. Here we are at the … Continue Reading
Boat Maintenance
There’s an aphorism that says cruising is merely making boat repairs in exotic locations. Although we haven’t really had to “repair” our boat yet, after our first night at anchor, … Continue Reading
Another Magazine – Charter Savvy
Charter Savvy is a free online magazine and describes itself as, “filled to the brim with compelling stories and great photography of bareboat chartering worldwide, with insider tips on everything from … Continue Reading
Grocery Run In Style
I’m now in rarefied company having borrowed The Wynns’ former toad to get some supplies. The (in)famous 2009 Smart ForTwo Brabus Convertible. It’s now a courtesy car with Just Catamarans, and I … Continue Reading
One More Move?
We’ve only been in this house since June 1st, and on November 17th the packager are coming before we move out on the 18th. John has put a big dent … Continue Reading
Key Largo to Dania Beach
The time has finally come to move the boat from my gracious hosts at Calypso Sailing to Just Catamarans in Dania Beach FL. Christa was still in Ottawa, so Lance, one … Continue Reading
Leopard 58 Cruise To Key West
Since I’m renting dock space from the owners of Calypso Sailing, a charter company in Key Largo, FL, a great opportunity presented itself yesterday. Calypso had to relocate a Leopard 58 … Continue Reading
12-Volt Caframo Cabin Fans
Assuming you all enjoyed my semi-rant about all important toilet seats, here another issue that should be a negligible item to address, but turned out to be the opposite…for me … Continue Reading
Who You Meet At The Dock
One of the many reasons we wanted to get into the cruising life was the inherent bouncing around (see what I did there?) from place to place, and the interesting … Continue Reading
The Glamour Of Living On A Boat
Ah…the glamour and style of living aboard your very own boat in the tropics. Full of sunsets, fruity drinks and lazy days with nothing to do. To try and reinforce … Continue Reading
John’s Last Day at Work!
John’s last official day at work was today, so he celebrated by preparing us a high-end exotic feast to celebrate. At least the beer was German to compensate…