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23 Nov 2015

Cruiser’s University

by Mel | posted in: Bonaire, Cruising Life, Highlights, Kids, People | 2

So the last few days have been typical cruiser days. What is a “typical cruiser day?” you may ask? Well, last Friday we dinghied up to a nearby boat, introduced ourselves as fellow cruisers with kids, and were invited on. … Read More

20 Nov 2015

Atmosphere

by Mel | posted in: Bonaire, Cruising Life, Highlights | 0

So the Burnetts are starting to get the hang of things. As Mel writes this, we are securely moored out, our watermaker is filling our starboard tank, and Greg just stopped the generator after it ran for 2.5 hours. We … Read More

19 Nov 2015

On the ball in Bonaire!

by Mel | posted in: Bonaire, Offshores, Sailing | 0

A six hour trip from Curacao brought us to a mooring ball in Bonaire this afternoon! We surprisingly were even able to sail for 1 hour, making 8.5 kts. This is the first time we will be moored for an … Read More

14 Nov 2015

The Winds Will Be Better Next Week

by Mel | posted in: Curacao, Nesting | 0

So we like Curacao and so we decided to stay a little longer. It must be the availability of American-like foods and electronics coupled with the relative peace of Spanish Waters. (We are definitely not hanging around because of the … Read More

8 Nov 2015

Sunday in Spanish Waters

by Mel | posted in: Cruising Life, Curacao | 5

So a lazy Sunday it is! At last we have come to that time of year when the Burnetts can flaunt a bit. After all, it is 86 here and 49 in Minnesota. And that’s what it is all about, … Read More

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