Tag: sailboat
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All Work No Play in Trinidad
One of my good friends once remarked that she couldn’t believe I was living full-time in paradise on vacation. I tried to explain to her that what she saw on Instagram and Facebook didn’t depict the complete reality. The less glamorous aspects of life on a sailboat include spending hours on sweaty, messy boat maintenance,…
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Mangos, Jazz & Friends in Grenada
We had a delightful “champagne sailing” from Union Island in St. Vincent to St. George’s in Grenada. The term “champagne sailing” describes ideal sailing conditions: calm seas, a steady breeze, and sunny weather. Despite the beautiful sail, I was not particularly excited about our next destination. While it serves as a refuge during hurricane season…