It’s been two weeks since we arrived in the Caribbean. It does not feel that long. More and more we settle into a routine and get into cruising mode. Our mood is a bit up and down; there are moments of bliss and happiness and being able to visit these islands feels like such a…
Author: Andy
Getting into cruising mode
We are so happy we finally are casting off our lines. It’s a nervous moment when you leave port after such a long time. Did we think of everything? Will the boat work? Do we still know how to sail? The harbor master and his crew help us with the undocking maneuver and then skipper…
Close Call
Now this is really scary. It’s Sunday morning, June 30th, and I’m sitting in my apartment in Munich when I catch wind of a hurricane brewing near the southern Windward Islands. At first, it’s just background noise, but then I dig into the details—checking NOAA’s hurricane center, tracking the storm’s path—and that creeping feeling of…
JACE signing off – for now
I will keep this last post brief. Hard to believe the time has come to truly wrap up this trip and say goodbye to JACE and Grenada. The past days have been very busy – and hot. It is the dry season now but even by those standards hotter and dryer. So sweating and frequent…
The final leg to Grenada
I still have a few days before I need to be back in Grenada. So I stay longer on my favorite, Union Island, and head to the wonderful anchorage at Clifton Harbor. This is the anchorage protected by a big reef that is also a popular kitesurfing spot and where I took lessons back in…
My favorite island
After a day’s rest and with the autopilot repaired I push on south. I make one more stop in St. Lucia, back down at the two Pitons. With the wind being a bit more southerly than usual, the anchorage here is a somewhat rolly. But it is so nice here that I decide to stay…
Farewell Anika
Hard to believe how fast those two weeks flew by. We had a magnificent time together and did so much. Lots of sailing up and down the islands, with plenty of wind and also rain at times. A few awesome hikes and great snorkeling. Actually, the spots we found both on St. Lucia and Martinique…
Wet ride back to Martinique
If it wasn’t so warm, I’d say I am back on the Baltic Sea where, as a teenager, I fell in love with sailing. The sky is gray and scary-looking, with low clouds and the line between dark sky and dark sea almost indistinguishable. Wind is howling and blowing spray off the tops of waves….
Dolphins and Dominica
Finally! Seeing dolphins for me is the ultimate marine life experience. When they come by the boat, swim with you, and play in the bow wave. We saw many in our travels years ago across the Mediterranean Sea. But here in the Caribbean they seem to be much more rare. I am not sure why…
Exploring St.Lucia with Anika
I wake up early to make up for yesterday’s oversight. I forgot to clear out of Martinique and then discovered that the local office is closed today and instead I need to travel to the next town, Le Marin. By 7:30 I am riding the dinghy to shore to catch the 7:50 bus for the…