3,000 nautical miles later, here they are! The America-Europe crossing from Miami to the Azores was an extraordinary challenge. The route was more complicated and the journey more difficult due to intense weather conditions. They faced a fierce storm, relentless rain, waves up to 5 meters, and powerful currents reaching 46 knots for extended periods. Arriving with no fuel in the tank and no wind on the island of Flores in the Azores was mind-blowing and nerve-wracking, both for the crew and the...
The Islands of The Bahamas spread themselves out over a geographic area more than 500 nm long. The islands are not one continuous cruising ground, and are grouped into several different archipelagos and several larger islands, and each one has a unique flavour of cruising. Each offers its own set of cruising destinations. You can choose to visit a single island chain or visit them all. You can speed your way through the country, moving to a new anchorage every night, or you can slow down to...
Your Home Can Travel! This is one of the biggest pros for many sailors. For those with an unyielding wanderlust, having a home that travels is the ultimate liberation. With a simple lift of the anchor, sailors can pivot to a new locale within hours – a refreshing change of scenery, people, and opportunities. The real magic lies in the flexibility to curate your surroundings. Unhappy with the neighbors? Move your boat. Unlike land living, you're not bound by proximity, offering a dynamic...
We checked out of St Barths at Gustavia, but made our way for an overnight stop in a quiet bay on Ile Fourchue, an uninhabited and private island a few miles North West of St Barths. The tiny bay had a few mooring buoys and we were able to pick up a mooring close to the shore. We spent the day swimming, snorkeling, and hiking. Ile Fourchue has four rocky peaks in its “corners” and the views are insane. From each peak you can see St Barths, St Martin, Saba, St Eustatius , St Kitts, and...
The problem with sailing is the more you learn about it, the more you realize all the ways the ocean is out to get you. When you are new to sailing and in the middle of the Ocean on a 48ft boat, there is a lot to be worried about. What if the weather changes or what if there is a storm? What if something goes wrong, what if we fall in, what if we hit a container or whale? In everyday life, I tend to apply the rule that I can only worry about things that are in my control, the rest you sort of...