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Mar 4, 2023 – Bequia to St. Vincent
For some reason Colby is the last to rise but soon we are under way, about 9 am I think. He drives the whole way to St. Vincent since the flying bridge is a safe place to stave off seasickness while hungover. It’s a very windy crossing and we rock ‘n’ roll all the way…
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Mar 3, 2023 – Canouan to Bequia
We wait for Ken, the Canadian instructor that can certify Christy and I for the Canadian tests we need (Ian is US only) to join the boat. Ian goes to the other boat, the monohull, and we all depart for Bequia. Ken is very knowledgeable and an excellent sailor. Imparts wisdom along the way and…
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Mar 2, 2023 – Union Island to Canouan Island
I get up and with some trepidation use the loo – all is well but Stephen wants to talk to me afterwards. With much seriousness he wants to discuss with Ian and Barefoot the deficiencies of the boat – he IS a lawyer you know so used to seeking retribution and hopes to secure a…
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Mar 1, 2023 – PSV to Union Island
We’re headed to Clifton Harbor on Union Island this morning to fill our water tanks and get some necessities. Booze that is. Turns out the islands make beer drinking a mandatory post-sail event – I haven’t seen Christy drink this much beer in years. The local brand Hairoun is a nice lager, very refreshing when…
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Feb 28, 2023 – Tobago Cays to Petit St. Vincent
Christy, Ian and I snorkel with the turtles in the morning – Stephen and Colby elect to study. We all have to spend some time doing that as we need to pass exams. Christy and I have to write 2, Stephen and Colby 4. Christy and I wrote our first one in Tobago Cays. Snorkeling…
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Feb 27, 2023 – Bequia to Tobago Cays
Stephen and I are the early risers. I am also the designated coffee maker (big shocker to anyone who has read any of these adventures) altho I am usually the lone consumer on board. Quick workout on the deck then splash in the ocean becomes my usual routine for the next couple weeks. Great start…
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Feb 26, 2023 – Kingstown to Bequia
We’re up and moving and getting ready to go sailing. We’re scheduled to meet our instructor at 9:30 and get ready to go. Lots to do. We meet Stephen (Toronto lawyer employed by government but on work leave at the moment), Colby (restaurant owner by summer, travelling sports enthusiast and surfer dude by winter from…
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Feb 25, 2023 – Kingstown, SVG
I’m up pretty early, do a short walkabout after instant coffee. Sigh. Blue Lagoon Bay is very nice, water is clear and looks inviting. Perhaps a swim across later. Christy arises and we contemplate breakfast options but go for a beach walk first. Have to walk along the road a bit which is somewhat frightening…
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Feb 24, 2023 – Toronto to St. Vincent
Christy’s Birthday today – not a bad gift – flying to the Grenadines for 3 weeks. Up at 5 am – wanna be at the airport for 7ish. Shower, shave, coffee … OMG I FORGOT TO GET COFFEE FOR THE TRIP! No chance to get it now. C assures me the coffee will be good…
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Feb 23, 2023 – Huntsville to Toronto
Quite a bit of snow overnight but not the Armageddon the media made it out to be. Just an average Ontario winter day. About -15 C in the AM, warms up substantially. Lots to do this morning – complete the packing exercise, eat all remaining food, and shut down the cottage. F’ing wet vac burns…