Fantastic Voyage! We departed the tumultuous Fort Bay of friendly Saba at 1700 hours. In the relatively calm 20 knots and 6 foot swells, our task to move our outboard engine to its taffrail perch was still quite a feat. That was the easy part. Sans motor, we then hauled (or more like rolled) Korykory …
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The Quill, Island History and Crabs
Sint Eustatius, referred to in my previous “diving” post as Statia (pronounced Stay shah) is a small island located in the northern Leeward Islands between Saint Kitts and Saba. There’s a rich history here, especially with the early beginnings of the United States. I don't recall learning this in my high school history class, but …
Deeper in Statia
Another surreal experience. Do you remember the first time you rode a bicycle? I recall darkness falling on a warm summer evening, still riding up and down the street, not wanting to stop; I didn’t want to lose the thrill, afraid I wouldn’t be able to ride again the next day. That evening I laid …
Sundowners And Such
Sunset as enjoyed hundreds of miles away from shore. Watching the sun setting over the horizon is popular among more thoughtful men and women of any age and place. Ubiquitous among cruisers, having sundowners is the generic term for the pastime of enjoying a favorite beverage, whilst watching the big orange orb drop, along with …
Another Lighting Upgrade
While here on the hook in Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten, I like to keep busy between all the sundowners and social sessions. We've done some hiking and visited our favorite restaurants, and then some new favorites too. But sometimes, we just sit around on Fayaway. The weather is usually perfect - and I'm not kidding. …
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