(I borrowed the feature pic from the web. We were not in the mood and capable to take pics at lightning night) June 14 - June 19, 2022; 8901 nm and 1186 days after departure from La Rochelle. What a scary experience! We planned our sail to Santa Marta very carefully. The focus was on …
Some pics from the passage St. Martin to Bonaire half time treat it was not always a pleasure ride the last sunset before arriving at Bonaire the bay of Kralendijk at sunrise; we slowed down to arrive in daylight we had to pump up the fenders to dock at the marina; unfortunately this action resulted …
May 21 - June 13, 2022; 8510 nm and 1180 days after departure from La Rochelle. I thought these two iguanas from the featured image looked a little like big scary dinosaurs. Blood were already running down their noses and it seemed as if they were prepared for fighting to death. Trying to survive in …
Continue reading Bonaire – divers paradise or more like Jurassic park?
Basse Terre the capital of St. Kitts We only checked in there and bought some groceries. It was unbearable to stay there longer as the anchorage was a roller coaster. After finishing our errands ashore we headed to White House Bay a couple of miles south east. The welcome area for cruising ships- a different …
Our first day at Charlestown Nevis We had a fast sail up to Nevis from Deshaires/ Guadeloupe. Our plan was to arrive around dawn to be in time of the requested max 24 hours after being tested. Kind of unhandy for us we arrived already at 4am. It was still pitch dark and nobody seemed …
April 29 - May 21, 2022; 8011 nm and 1157 days after departure from La Rochelle. Well, as disappointing as it was not being able to catch up with my workout teacher Ann in Nevis as nice it was meeting Wilson. (The feature pic shows Wilson on the right and his Cousin) Ann set us …
Indian River We were lucky to be so close to the famous Indian River which is among the most picturesque and widest of Dominica's 365 rivers. Yes, it's correct 365 rivers! I almost couldn't believe it. It flows to the Caribbean Sea between Portsmouth and the village of Glanvilla, which meant right into Prince Rupert Bay, …
Some first impressions of Portsmouth The beautiful huge Prince Rupert Bay we were anchored in ther very north of the bay in front of an empty hotel Bay street , the main road along the beach of Portsmouth just a pretty banister the bay a cute little van, I wasn't sure if it was a …
April 15 - April 29, 2022; 7841 nm and 1135 days after departure from La Rochelle. Boy, did we enjoy this relaxing island! Arriving and being already checked in from Jeff Winston, a local guy who was working for PAYS, was for sure a great start. Imagine that!!! No hassle whatsoever regarding the check in. …
Continue reading Dominica – a hidden gem in the lesser Antilles
Saint Louis at Marie Galante/Guadeloupe the big bay of Saint Louis an old coca cola dispenser, unfortunately not working anymore the church the pretty bay the ferry and dingy terminal more of the bay just walking south such a nice guy, oops beach ... this one looked very dehydrated we passed the swimming lessons dancing …
SY Altimate 