Racing on Rage

Race Day:  Twenty-four of us on a 28’ boat.  But not just any boat – the  “Abaco Rage.”  Named after Continue reading →

The Raft-Up

On St. Patrick’s Day in Hopetown Harbor, the cruisers get together for a raft-up, a/k/a dinghy drift, just before sunset.  Continue reading →

The Pilot

She sat next to me at the women’s luncheon – we had assigned seats.  The speaker talked knowledgeably, even provocatively, Continue reading →

Chores

We’re living in the Bahamas, but we’re not really on vacation.  So we have to do chores.  Just like at Continue reading →

A Note in a Bottle

“What’s that?”  Something floating in the water past our dinghy.  “Looks like a note in a bottle!”  “For real?” We Continue reading →

Making a Boat a Home

Since we are living on our boat, we want it to be comfortable and – well – livable.  One way Continue reading →

Dolphins in Hopetown

The soft sound of a gentle splash.  Then another.  Then “puuf,” a noisy exhalation.  Splash, splash, puuf.  Splash, splash, puuf.  Continue reading →

Cooking on a Boat

Cooking on a boat is not just about recipes and cooking methods.   Equally important are provisioning and food storage.  Provisioning Continue reading →