Bahamas
In this episode we continue our way south through the Exuma Cays. A stop in Staniel Cay provides the opportunity to take care of the necessities like dumping trash, fueling up, and buying provisions. After taking care of business, we take a short hop south to Blackpoint where we do
Bahamas
We fancy ourselves travelers, not tourist. We try to stay off the beaten path and discover the places around us in a less organized fashion. That said, the Exumas is undeniably a tourist destination with specific attractions on the circuit. While we are here, we decided to see which ones
Bahamas
We waited months to cruise to the Bahamas, and we finally got there! We broke all the rules and didn't stop except for a couple of overnight anchorages until we got to the middle Exumas where we caught up with some friends who would remain our buddy boat
Projects
Our custom rigid inflatable tender isn’t just another boat. It’s our SUV, dive boat, exploration vehicle, grocery getter, sport car, pick-up truck, tow truck, garbage truck… you name it, we use this gem of a boat to do it!
Florida
We've never had to provision for longer than a couple weeks at a time, so a true provisioning is challenging. Join us for a huge trip to Costco and have a laugh while we figure out how to get everything into the dinghy. If you have a provisioning
Projects
How do you organize your boat project list? What takes priority? Often the priority list shifts when disaster strikes. On our passage from Isla Mujeres to Miami, our gennaker halyard ruptured. Due to that rupture, we lost the halyard, all associated rigging, the sail, and the bowsprit. To add insult
Florida
If you've ever tried to complete a project or do a repair in a developing nation, you'll understand the challenges. We are firm believers in carrying what you need with you so you never have to cancel an adventure. That means carrying spares and supplies to
Florida
In this episode we demonstrate the dichotomy of boat life. Usually things are calm and down right regular. We do the same things as you might do if you live on land. We buy groceries, get our mail, and do home maintenance just like everyone else. Occassionally, things get crazy.
Florida
Come with us to the Miami Boat Show (DIBS)! Our attempt at public transportation was a comedy of errors, and Apple Maps can't be trusted. We visited the sailboats to see what's new and fun, but the bulk or our time was spent with the vendors.
Passages
Join us for our first multi-day passage as we travel from Isla Mujeres to Biscayne Bay, Florida. We planned and planned, and watched weather models and routing patterns for weeks. Deciding when to make a crossing that every cruiser told us is usually terrible, is a challenge at best. Our
Mexico
Isla Mujeres is a tiny island just off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. It's a favorite spot for tourists because of it's beautiful beaches, numerous restaurants and bars, and glorious weather. Cruiser's often use Isla Mujeres as waypoint on their way north to Florida,
Projects
We spent five months in Rio Dulce, and we're getting itchy feet...it's time to go! It took a full four months of work to get the boat ready to leave. We didn't do everything it needed, but rather did the bare minimum to