The weeks-long social events that we participated in, organized by the Salty Dawgs, came to an end after Thanksgiving. Dinners, games, gatherings and fun were all good. Cruising is definitely a social occupation. It was great to catch up with old friends and meet new ones, but it is also good to take a pauseContinue reading “The Social Pause”
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Sailin’ N Cruisin’
We sailed from Trinidad on November 2. At one time that was considered the end of the hurricane season. It was assumed, therefore, safe to venture after that date into the wilds of the Caribbean where ,hurricanes swirl, whirl and prevail. That was a major concern because most boat insurance policies excluded coverage while inContinue reading “Sailin’ N Cruisin’”
What a Way to Start a Vacation!
Before launching from Power Boats Boat Yard and moving to Crews Inn for a “vacation” we took a tour with Jesse James and four other cruising couples to the Pitch Lake in southern Trinidad. There are only two other places like this: one in Venezuela and the other in Los Angeles. The one here isContinue reading “What a Way to Start a Vacation!”
Back in Trinidad
Kalunamoo is almost ready to splash in Trinidad for another season. We came back on board in mid-September shortly after our Mississippi River cruise. The weather was turning cooler in New York, but the hot and humid tropical weather in Trinidad lived up to its reputation. We have started our acclimation to the climate hereContinue reading “Back in Trinidad”
Life on the Mississippi
In 1883, Samuel Clemens (AKA Mark Twain), wrote Life on the Mississippi. It recounted his re-visiting the Mississippi River about 20 years after he left Hannibal and his short career as a steamboat pilot on the river (1856-1861). He sailed as a passenger from New Orleans to St. Paul and commented on the changes thatContinue reading “Life on the Mississippi”
Going With the Wind
While Kalunamoo is undergoing some M&R in Trinidad, our Northeast Road trip took us to see family and friends. The first stop was at our daughter and son-in-law’s summer home in the Adirondacks. As a bonus, our two oldest grandsons and their girlfriends were also there. It is always fun to visit the mountains ofContinue reading “Going With the Wind”
On the Beach
Kalunamoo is on the hard in Trinidad getting some relatively minor work done. Hurricane Beryl is about 110 nautical miles north of Trinidad, crossing Carriacou heading west. We are “on the beach” on Long Island, NY. During the hurricane season all eyes in the Caribbean look east for approaching storms. Cruisers make plans to haulContinue reading “On the Beach”
Slave of the Sea
We have been full time liveaboard cruisers for the last 13 years. For the last 42 years we have owned and sailed sailboats. Ever since that cold April day 42 years ago when Maureen first fell overboard docking our 22’ Catalina, the pitfalls of sailing – demasting, boom breakage, engine failures, adverse weather, cuts andContinue reading “Slave of the Sea”
Something Completly Different
The last post was about something different. This one is about something completely different. We are back in Trinidad where Kalunamoo spends the summer out of the paths of any hurricanes. After we sailed from Bequia, we anchored in Tyrell Bay, Carriacou with the plan of going to the main island of Grenada. But asContinue reading “Something Completly Different”
It’s Different
In 1979, the British colony of St Vincent became an independent country. It was the last Lesser Antilles islands to gain independence. The French still own St. Martin (French side), Guadeloupe and Martinique but call them departments not colonies. One of the first things St. Vincent had to do was name their country and formallyContinue reading “It’s Different”
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