0625 hours, Falmouth Harbor Antigua at anchor, as I write this post. As in previous experiences, our departure last week from Bermuda was the quintessential being thrown from the frying pan into the fire of a still boiling sea, following on the heels of a passing boisterous weather front. Eying the opportunity, we received clearance …
Author: capnchris
Perseverance
Drafted a few months ago, I’ve scheduled this post to be published while hundreds of miles offshore from our destination - the eastern Caribbean island of Antigua. Stay warm folks! Hoping you enjoy this little anecdote. Many readers are familiar with the saying, “Sailing is a metaphor for life". A long time ago… In a …
Offshore Musings
Following is a collection of random and sometimes silly thoughts while on watch at night. Night watches offer ample time to think, and so one night I wrote too. I’m not able to take decent photos at night, so strewn about are a few daytime ones taken during our recent 5-day passage to Bermuda. Kelly …
Off We Go!
I’m writing this post on the evening prior to our departure for a 1,600 nautical mile ocean crossing from Hampton, Virginia to Antigua. At least that’s where we’re supposed to be going. Given the fluky weather, we’ve had a slow start south this fall. We missed a narrow weather window five days ago, when more …
Not Like Camping
While helping a friend sail his boat south last fall I came to another realization. The captain/owner (also aboard) is a gracious host who made considerable effort to ensure our comfort and satisfaction. We certainly appreciate his efforts, and would definitely join him again. He made sure we had bare necessities, such as coffee, water …
SV Fayaway 