COLREGS Mnemonic
People generally like using mnemonics to help us remember things. We are no exception. For example, when we were learning how to sail, our instructor Stephen from Sailing School Malta … Continue Reading
Waterproof Floating iPhone Lifejacket
Christa and I both have iPhones, but over the years she has been getting my hand-me-downs each time we move to a new city. Right now I have an iPhone 6+, … Continue Reading
What’s for Lunch?
While vacationing on the Lagoon 440, I was quite impressed with the galley. And not just for how spacious it felt, due to the saloon layout that allowed great views of … Continue Reading
Facial at Manchioneel Bay, BVI
Just around the east corner from some of the more famous locations on Jost Van Dyke (JVT) is Manichioneel Bay and Long Bay which both offer good mooring and anchor … Continue Reading
The End of the Rainbow
It seems being on a catamaran in the Caribbean is in fact at the end of the rainbow.
Caribbean Christmas Snowman
This is the little beach attached to the resort we stayed at until we caught our flight off the island. It was just big enough for three of these daybeds … Continue Reading
Caribbean Christmas Cruise – Day 7
Merry Christmas!! I woke up early and quickly saw that Santa had not found us in our Caribbean location. Captain Diego soon appeared with my copy of Boney M 20 Greatest … Continue Reading
Caribbean Christmas Cruise – Day 6
John got up early to enjoy the sunrise on Day 6 after a good nights sleep. Perhaps last night’s spectacular full moon (almost) had something to do with it. Travelling between the islands, … Continue Reading
Caribbean Christmas Cruise – Day 5, part 2
Our first dive on a wreck – we were excited! It was a short dingy ride from our anchorage at Salt Island to the RMS Rhone dive site. John was … Continue Reading
Caribbean Christmas Cruise – Day 5, part 1
I never get tired of the spectacular views in the Caribbean, especially when they’re graced with a rainbow or two! John decided to hop in the water for a quick dip … Continue Reading
Caribbean Christmas Cruise – Day 4
It felt great to be the first one up! We had Soldier’s Cove all to ourselves that morning and there was a terrific rainbow off the stern. I found the … Continue Reading
Caribbean Christmas Cruise – Day 3
We woke to a gorgeous morning. John found his way to a coffee and early morning swim before I even crawled out of bed! He spent some leisurely time on … Continue Reading
Caribbean Christmas Cruise – Day 2
Wouldn’t you know it, my first morning onboard and I missed all the excitement?! John woke up at 7:30 to grab a coffee and I followed at about 8am. Unfortunately while … Continue Reading
Caribbean Christmas Cruise – Day 1
We made it! Saturday afternoon at about 1700, the gregarious “Max” met us at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas. Since we were arriving late, he had a … Continue Reading
Caribbean Cruising Christmas – Getting There
Even before we got anywhere near the boat, the (mis)adventures had already started. John had ordered a nifty underwater camera that we were looking forward to trying out while SCUBA … Continue Reading
Caribbean Christmas Test Drive – Virgin Islands
Since John & I think we want to retire on a catamaran, we thought it would be wise to test drive one for a week before we committed to them, … Continue Reading
Changing Course
As John & I prepare to become full-time sailors, we’ve been reading lots of great books…and now I have another one to add to the list of must-reads. Changing Course: A … Continue Reading
Letters From the Lost Soul
We just finished reading another book from Bob Bitchin. Letters From The Lost Soul is the sequel to Biker to Sailor even though the first edition came out 15 years … Continue Reading
Our Next Sailing Adventure!
Sitting here in Montgomery AL, and many miles from the water, the time came to plan what to do during Christmas vacation. Neither one of us wanted to head back … Continue Reading
Biker to Sailor
Biker to Sailor is the latest book from Bob Bitchin’ of Latitudes and Attitudes and Cruising Outpost fame. It was our first book from Bob, and it was a very … Continue Reading