The next few days were mostly just a blur of motoring downwind with a stiff breeze and hefty seas. Most of our hops seemed to be around 65 miles—nicely spaced for a solid 8 hour run, some afternoon playtime, and a good night of sleep. We left the crappy anchorage … Read More
Running Downwind
Our original “plan” this season had been to cruise down to the Dominican Republic, and then head over to Puerto Rico to let the boat ride out a few hurricanes while we visited family. I put plan in quotes because we never really had anything set up. We had a … Read More
JoJo the Dolphin
After a couple rolly nights off of Grace Bay we moved further north a few miles. Nice enough spot, but the tour boats are relentless here—dozens upon dozens of them flying past all day long, to take the tourists to an “uninhabited” island. When we have to tell the kids … Read More
From Wreck to Wreck
After a few windy days hunkered down in a marina on the south side of Providenciales, we headed out for a run back up around to the north side of the island. Between the south side, and the north side, we were able to make a nice stop on the … Read More
Retreating to Provo
Lowe was all hiked out after he and Ouest had wandered off the day before—but Ouest wanted more, so the two of us soldiered on. I eventually said, “Let’s find a path back down to the water and walk the beach back.” We then spent the next hour scraping ourselves … Read More
Caicos Storms
When the swell suddenly came up out of the northwest while we were anchored in Grand Turk, it was clear something was wrong. With SE winds blowing hard and steady for weeks, and nothing but more of the same planned, the swell made us instantly nervous. Combined with the fact … Read More
Grand Turk
Here are some views of the saloon. I don’t think we’ve ever seen another Grand Banks for sale that we didn’t both cringe at the couch cushion fabric selection. Happy with this one, and with the fact that it’s in perfect condition. The two chairs are Grand Banks originals, and … Read More
South Caicos
We spent a few nice days in Sapodilla Bay, but eventually got chased out by the winds. Problem with these islands is that there just aren’t many protected anchorages. Most are pretty open to moderate weather, and would be downright scary in any sort of big blow. Nearing the end … Read More
Navigating The Islands
We hung out around the marina in Providenciales for a couple more days, hoping to catch a change in the weather. Not that the weather has been bad—it’s just been consistently blowing. A lot of the anchorages around the islands here are really exposed and not a lot of fun … Read More
Around TCI
We’re in a marina for a few days, which we thought would be a nice little break, but has actually turned out to be pretty lame. Bugs at night, non-existent internet, ten-dollar per load do-it-yourself laundry, and a long walk to the beach. Good groceries are nice to have, and … Read More
Turks and Caicos
Atwood Harbor on the north side of Acklins Island. Pretty nice spot in light winds from the south. We spent a few days, mostly alone, except for two nurse sharks and a big barracuda that never left our side—like annoying pet chihuahuas. From Acklins Island it was 110 mile overnight … Read More
