LIFE: Part 2

Archive for 2010

“But I’m sad to say, I’m on my way. Won’t be back, for many a day” Yep, sadly we left Life Part 2 in Whisper Cove, Grenada. I am now in LA for a brainstorming session with Bob Proctor, and Ceu is back in Kelowna with her ‘Lovey’ (Tiago, her grandson). I will be back there too in a week, and we will probably stay in Canada for a couple of months while we ride out the hurricane season which is still predicted to be a very active one. While here I plan to figure out some LED bulbs to cut down our energy consumption. Anyway, not much else to report for now.

Current Location: St. George's, GrenadaCurrent Position: 12 2.52 N 061 45.34 W Click to view map. Distance sailed since last post: [Video:Arriving in Grenada!] Well, we finally made it! We had a peaceful 24 hour sail from Martinique to Grenada, past St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Steady trade winds (Click to Read More...)

Current Location: Fort de France, MartiniqueCurrent Position: 14 36.04 N 061 4.21 W Click to view map. Distance sailed since last post: [Video:Leaving Gaudeloupe for St. Vincent] We stayed in St. Martin a few days to get some rivets sorted out at the front end of the boom, and the, with (Click to Read More...)

Current Location: Simpson's Bay, St. MartinCurrent Position: 18 1.91 N 063 5.71 W Click to view map. Distance sailed since last post: [Video:Sailing at Night] Conditions couldn’t have been more perfect! The wind was in the right direction, so we sailed close hauled the entire way, and needed only one 2 (Click to Read More...)

Current Location: Virgin Gorda, BVICurrent Position: 18 29.54 N 064 21.45 W Click to view map. Distance sailed since last post: 16 nautical miles. View the map of our voyage track hereHere is a 4 minute video after our first full week on board: [Video:First Week Onboard] Sorry about the wind noise, will try to do better next time!

Brazil and Peru were interesting –  but huge. Everytime we went to a new place, it was a full day’s traveling. Floating past caymans in the Pantanal, Brazil We first went to Campo Grande, where we met someone who introduced us to Pousada Santa Clara in the Pantanal, which was excellent. Cheap, (Click to Read More...)

So, it finally happened. We got off the plane with all six items of luggage safely with us. After all the planning, dreaming, and packing we had finally arrived in Tortola. We loaded all our stuff into the boat, and stepped aboard. This was it, the start of our adventures in Life Part 2. (Click to Read More...)

One of the fundamental keys to effective anchoring is to use the correct length of anchor chain (called the rode) for the depth of the anchorage. Too little and you may end up dragging your anchor. Too much and you might swing into the other boats in the middle of the night when the (Click to Read More...)

Current Location: Peter Island, BVICurrent Position: 18 21.28 N 064 35.99 W Click to view map.So, here we are, sitting by the pool in Tortola with a cold drink in hand! The last week has been totally crazy. Went to Joshua’s graduation, which was lovely. He had a BIG grin on his face all day,. (Click to Read More...)

Or at least it was the question at the start. You see, many cruisers sail without any insurance. The main reason is that it is darned expensive. Typically 2-3% of the value of your boat. So on a $240,000 boat that works out at $5000. A year. Then you have to consider there is a (Click to Read More...)