Caribbean-Virgin Islands
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June 10, 2013Passage from BVI to St. Maarten—or—Getting Reacquainted with Exhaustion of Epic ProportionsYes, it appears we had indeed been spoiled and disillusioned by the calm and lovely waters of the British Virgin Islands—we forgot all about what cruising can really be like.
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June 3, 2013A Visit to Tortola's Green VIThe other day, Scott and I happened upon a roadside glass blowing studio. Yes. This place was - like so many other thriving businesses here - a modest shack on the side of the road with some compelling signage.
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May 29, 2013Baby On Board: Keeping a Baby At Bay While PassagemakingHere are some things that worked for us to keep our baby a happy little camper on the high seas.
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May 28, 2013The Bright Side of Getting Stuck in the BVIThey say if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Well, we say: if you can't leave 'em, ENJOY 'em.
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May 23, 2013On Passagemaking, Luck and What We Did RightWe did a lot right during this passage; some of it intentional, some of it serendipitous... but here is what we learned and tips I can share based on our experience venturing offshore and covering 800 miles over the course of five days, non-stop.
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May 22, 2013Argh and ArghThat's "rest and relaxation" in old time pirate speak, in case you didn't know....we're in the BVI, after all.
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May 20, 2013We Have ArrivedThis trip was absolutely something to savor and enjoy. As it turns out, all my worries were for naught.
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March 8, 2013On to the CaribbeanFellow delivery crew member (and CW staffer) David Gillespie shares the experience of his first blue-water passage to the Caribbean after leaving George Town, Bahamas.
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January 30, 2013Best Days of Our Lives on a BVI CharterA divorced father treasures the time with his young son on a bareboat charter.
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