We spent three weeks in Martinique. Maureen and I managed to remember a few words in French which didn’t carry us much beyond “Good day”, or “2 chocolate croissants”. Our friends Polda and Nada, staying at an Airbnb in St. Anne, graciously drove us to the Pottery Village (last blog), the Decathlon for some sportingContinue reading “How’s the Parking?”
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The Voyage South and Neg Marons
This from the Captain’s Log “It is the second week of the second month and as I last penned in this sea journal, the Windman Cometh had cometh and has yet to depart. In the clutches of this adversary, we make our plans. This captain and his mate resolve to sail south with full knowledgeContinue reading “The Voyage South and Neg Marons”
The Windman Cometh
When I was younger (not all that long ago), I used to windsurf or sailboard. That was before kiteboarding and wing foiling came around. It was fun and didn’t require too much equipment, although carbon fiber masts and multiple sails could always be added to my inventory. Sailboarding wasn’t particularly difficult and didn’t require extraordinaryContinue reading “The Windman Cometh”
And Just Like That it Became 2025
Bang! Boom! Flash! Really? In the middle of the night? “Oh, its only New Year’s midnight, go back too sleep” And just like that it became 2025. Buried in a plastic storage bin in our daughter’s house is a 1968 reel to reel audio tape I recorded in my parent’s Brooklyn home. It was NewContinue reading “And Just Like That it Became 2025”
The Social Pause
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”
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”
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”
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”
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