Category: Sailing

We have seen many sea creatures on our journey.  Countless dolphins (common and bottlenose), sea turtles (green and hawksbill), orcas, manta rays, remoras, whales, nurse sharks, barracuda and scores of tropical fish. Ever-present have been flying fish.  These little guys are amazing.  Full grown they are about 8 inches long and have elongated side fins…

The Caribbean is comprised of a huge area, though when most people think of the Caribbean they think only of the Lesser Antilles – from the Virgin Islands in the North, down to Trinidad and Tobago in the South.  But there is so much more in the Caribbean.  The Greater Antilles of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispanola…

Jamaica gets a bad rap.  High murder rate in the cities, people try to scam you, places are “sketchy”.  These are all things we heard about Jamaica.  This did not deter us – and with a little street smarts we should be fine.  And all these things could be equally said about USA.  Darold has…

A fellow sailor once told me that cruising plans are “written in the sand at low tide.”  So very true.  We hadn’t planned on staying in the San Blas Islands for as long as we did, but it turned out to be the highlight of our trip so far.  And the truth is …. two…

While on watch one day from the San Blas Islands in Panama to Jamaica, I had a funny radio conversation with a tanker that I think will amuse all of you.  Before I recount the story, there are some things you should know: First – AIS.  AIS, or Automatic Identification System, is an electronic system…