A blog by nerds afloat
We had windlass problems and had to wait for two bridges to open, so even though we got here at 3 we just now finished tying up, right in front of a restaurant in St. Maarten. Perfect!
We have had to sail so close to the wind that we are hand-steering to take advantage of the little bursts of wind that come from 30 degrees instead of 20. Above is a pic of Mel “hand-steering” the autopilot. … Read More
We have been offshore for almost 48 hours now. We started out in 7-9 ft seas, which have calmed down to 5-7 at the moment, although we are approaching a squall. This calming means fewer opportunities to float 3 inches … Read More
This post is mostly about the pictures, because it’s late and Mel is tired. But Bonaire is all about the pictures, anyway. There are so many wonderful things to see here, especially if you appreciate all variations of the color … Read More
In Bonaire, you feel guilty if you do not take advantage of the fantastic underwater world that thrives beneath the boat. Unfortunately, Mel has been felled by a stupid sinus infection (strangely, with bilateral external otitis) for the last 3 … Read More