Before leaving Newburyport last year we completely replaced everything in Fayaway’s ancient septic system - except the toilet itself. (It was fairly new). You may have read about this fun project in our earlier post: Martha's Vineyard Doesn't Stink. Fayaway's new plumbing schematic Our fancy new plumbing system works really well. And without too much …
New Island And New Friends
We pulled our anchor up from the soft mud in the harbor of Charlotte Amalie, after one week of visiting St Thomas, USVI. We are continuing our journey westward. Aside from a longish (but enjoyable) dinghy ride to search for Bahamas cruising guides, a longish walk into the tourist-Mecca of town, and a few provisioning …
Back To The Future – Rope Rigging
Our Wauquiez Pretorien Fayaway was designed in the late nineteen seventies, loosely following design trends of IOR rules for ocean racers at that time. Fortunately, our design followed after some significant portions of the rules were updated, making ours a very safe and stable design. Furthermore, our Pretorien was designed primarily as a euro-styled cruiser, …
Islands: Anguilla to Jost Van Dyke
We’ve just touched bottom (just-literally and touched-figuratively, at least via anchor) at our 15th distinct island since leaving Virginia last November 1st. We’re going to stay put here in the BVIs for another week (oh darn;), allowing us to suck a few more warm breaths of sunny air into our salty lungs, and with which …
Musings, Muttering and Life At Lagoon Marina
Meanwhile At The Dock We have been rafted to another boat El Criollo at a Lagoon Marina, now for almost three weeks. (Rafting is boat-speak for being tied alongside another boat.) We’re well protected from strong winds and waves. Fayaway's anchor is enjoying a rest, and so are her occupants. An elderly French couple live …
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