I enjoy my day in Rodney Bay. I visit the giant Rodney Bay Marina where some six years ago I arrived after my Atlantic crossing. It is fun to walk around and be reminded how elated I felt when stepping on land after 26 days at sea. I also have a few chores to do…

I sleep deep and long after yesterday’s adventure and wake up to a grey rainy morning. Unlike the usual tropical hard but short downpours followed by immediate sunshine, today is a sustained rain shower out of a deep, dark cloud cover. Almost feels like Europe, just warmer. At some point as I roll over to…

I bet I have your attention now! The passage from St. Vincent to St. Lucia is not the longest, at some 30nm comparable to the legs of the last few days. But my sailing guide warns of this being much harder. The northern tip of St. Vincent is (apparently) known for boisterous conditions, really gusty…

Each of the Caribbean islands, so it seems, is its own country. Clearing in and out of each is quite a hassle and wastes lots of time. On my trip north to Martinique I would have to clear in and out over five times. So I decide to take a little liberty and make an…

Spending Christmas at home was exactly what I’d hoped it would be. Seeing family and friends, lots of good food, some time to relax, and reminding myself what cold weather and jeans and a jacket feel like. Anika came down from Holland and hanging out with her was a special treat. All too soon my…