A blog by nerds afloat
So when you learn to sail just one year before you set out cruising, you inevitably have to learn some things the hard way. Note that even now we make mistakes, but the benefit of sailing this long is that … Read More
The Burnetts are not dead — they are just in Florida. Such was the title of a blog post Mel made over a year ago before they crossed the Atlantic, and the same is true now. For the Burnetts, Florida … Read More
So the Burnetts feel a bit overwhelmed right now. The transition from “Island Life” to South Florida has been…stimulating. Many people from the northern US would equate the two experiences — THEY COULD NOT BE MORE WRONG. Our adventure … Read More
After a smooth overnight to Bimini, the Burnetts weighed anchor the next morning and sailed quickly across the Gulf Stream, courtesy flags flying from the spreaders, as America greeted them with a burst of fireworks. That would have been nice. Actually, … Read More
Oh, get your minds out of the scupper, people! The Burnetts are currently anchored near Lynyard Cay (which we lovingly renamed Lynyard Skynyard Cay), preparing to head out this afternoon for their last overnight of 150 miles to Bimini. The … Read More