We’re never too old to learn, and this morning I learned a new (to me) weather term: A derecho is a widespread, long-lived, straight-line wind storm that is associated with a fast-moving group of severe thunderstorms known as a mesoscale convective system. Derechos cause hurricane-force winds, heavy rains, and flash floods. Roht Roh (Scooby Doo …
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Ragged Roundup
Our second time visiting these remote islands brings back fond memories of our first visit two years ago. Fortunately, there are so many coves, caves and coral "bommie" clusters to visit, it could take years just to scratch that itch to visit every single one. New activities, and friends too! A portable floating dock makes …
Buena Vista Cay
Fayaway continues sailing southward after ducking the latest powerful cold front emanating from Florida, away from the Exumas, and most popular of the Bahamian cays. Strong northerlies have given in to brisk easterly trades. Steady winds were gusting to low 30s throughout January. Our comrades in the eastern Caribbean are really getting steamrolled with incessant …
Chaos At The Cay
Two days before an expected strong northerly blow, we anticipated by finding a nice empty spot on the south side of Big Major Cay, free from inexperienced charterers who apparently believe it's best to drop anchor as close as possible to any other boats, regardless of how open the anchorage happens to be. Despite any …
Crossing to the Bahamas
After a few hops down the coast, and seeing a rocket launch offshore from Cape Canaveral, we have two words to live by now: Weather Window. That’s weather for allowing us across the Gulf Stream. Any wind containing a northerly component is a no-no, as folks from our home town of Newburyport will attest that …
SV Fayaway 