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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

Entertaining Dolphins to Little Farmers Cay

  • By Christa Greer
  • February 22, 2018
  • 10 Comments

After our near disastrous visit to Emerald Cay Marina where I fouled the propeller, we were breathing a huge sigh of relief as we headed north along the Exumas with … 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

We Pull in to Emerald Bay Marina for Fuel…and then things got interesting

  • By Christa Greer
  • February 17, 2018
  • 3 Comments

As we headed north from Georgetown along the Exumas, we thought it would be wise to take advantage of the fuel facilities at Emerald Bay Marina. We planned our arrival … 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

Another Rental Car Adventure on Long Island

  • By Christa Greer
  • February 11, 2018
  • 3 Comments

On Long Island there are a few “must-see” places we hadn’t visited yet so a couple weeks ago we rented a car for another day-long adventure. We started at ruins … 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

Cool Galley Tricks

  • By Christa Greer
  • January 30, 2018
  • 2 Comments

Being new to the boating world, we have so many things to learn. One common problem for people who live aboard is how to keep fresh fruits and vegetables when … 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

Adventure hiking on Long Island

  • By Christa Greer
  • January 27, 2018
  • 2 Comments

I love to go hiking, so I was thrilled when fellow Canadian boaters stopped by to invite us on an afternoon hike over to the east side of Long Island. … 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

Living on a boat isn’t all dolphins and mermaids

  • By Christa Greer
  • January 22, 2018
  • 3 Comments

Several people have recently commented that our life aboard Low Flite looks amazing…and it usually is. We experience fabulous sunsets, swim & snorkel off the back of our boat, hop … 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

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) – our new favourite toy

  • By Christa Greer
  • January 19, 2018
  • 3 Comments

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

  • 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?!

Exploring Hog Cay off Long Island

  • By Christa Greer
  • January 17, 2018
  • 10 Comments

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

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