A few more notes from a cruiser waiting to depart. A weather window occurs when weather forecasts indicate that a given set of marine operations or offshore construction activities can be performed within their maximum limits for wave height, wind speeds etc. (source: Wikipedia) But first… just a few more thoughts about visiting Bermuda. Fact: …
Tag: Anchoring
Esperanza Weeds
Route from Culebra to Esperanza, with overnight stop. Esperanza is a lively town on the south side of Vieques. Mostly an adventurous tourists’ destination, it’s often reached by tourists by ferry as a side-trip from mainland Puerto Rico. Fayaway took a 3-hour slow-motor down from Ensenada Honda, Culebra, then enjoying a tranquil overnight stop along …
What A Drag!
Modern anchors may be better equipped to handle the challenge of Maine's rocky coast. See how Fayaway has been dealing with her anchient rusty chain, and clocking wind conditions.
Simple Things…
Maine’s pretty nice. I can’t say we’ve ever before sailed our home into a more serene and tranquil location than this little area north of Pemaquid. We’re tucked nicely into a very quiet cove, sheltering from the strong northerlies predicted today. At least two species of diving ducks, cormorants, plovers, eagles and other birds I …
Anchors Aweigh!
If not for this COVID trouble we'd be out exploring Isla de Mona, hiking on Culebra or snaring lobster in the Raggeds about now. And then maybe this blog would be more interesting from an adventurous point of view. But despite, we're making delicious lemonade in any case. Our sincere thoughts go out to those …
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