All Hands On Deck   Adventures on land and at sea

Great Bahama, Berry Islands, Nassau

Well, we’re in Nassau. Lee, Pirat, and I have managed to avoid running into coral, dragging our anchor, getting chased off of private islands for stealing coconuts, being devoured by man-eating tropical fish, melting in the hot sun, and going crazy from lack of civilization. Our first week in the Bahamas has been a true […]

First things first. I have to tell my Manatee story. It’s not really a story, I’ve just decided that I love Manatee’s. There were signs warning boats against running over them in Palm beach so I was on the lookout the whole time we were there. Finally, on one of our last days, I was […]

Here’s a backdated post to tide you over till the story of our gulf stream crossing is finished. I wrote this a few days ago, Wednesday to be exact, but was not able to finish and post it at the time. Sunset our first night in Palm Beach. Palm beach is starting to get old. […]

I can’t believe we’re here! I can’t believe we crossed the gulf stream without a hitch and didn’t even have to wait for weather. There is a lot to catch up on, since preparing for today’s passage occupied 99.9% of my time for the past few days. All I can say is we’re at West […]

Christmas 2010

The inevitable tragedy finally happened. I dropped my camera in the water. I stumbled on my way to take the helm from Lee and flung my camera case off my hand, where the strap was looped. At least we found out the case floats! Lee managed to turn the boat around in the narrow ICW […]

Why do I always leave everything till the last minute when it’s time to leave? Ocean City has been nice. It’s kept Lee and I entertained for the past few days while we wait for our new alternator. Now we’re all spread out, settled in, and spoiled by things like internet and nice showers. Tomorrow […]

Drying my running shorts under the hand dryer in the Seaman’s institute bathroom because I left my change of pants at the boat and had nothing else to put on after my run + shower. Yes, my shorts were wet. It started raining while I was running and there was nothing I could do! Today […]

We’re off to brave the chilly fall Atlantic for 2 days! I won’t lie. I’m freaked out. It’s been so long since we’ve been really sailing and this time we’re really leaving…I’m kind of losing my mind. Lee and I were up late last night getting the boat ready. I bought too much food, for […]