Pigeon is in the general area called Bouillante, which means "boiling". Well, it certainly was boiling when we got there, not because of the namesake nearby hot springs, but because the wind was gusting at nearly 40 knots!
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Solar Downgrade
Another decision to backtrack has been made, as a result of yet another dim-witty Dumas eleventh hour brain-fart scheme: install a windvane. And of course six weeks is enough time for another major boat project, right? Didn't we learn from our experience three years ago? Should I have trusted the Hydrovane salesperson? All “NO’s”, but …
Bermuda to Antigua
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 …
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 …
SV Fayaway 