Dinghy Drift

“Dinghy drift tonight,” is announced on the VHF, channel 68.  “Meet under the lighthouse at 5:30 and bring a dish Continue reading →

Racing–Day 2

A glorious day in paradise.  Perfect temperature, beautiful blue-green water, and flying on the pries of the Abaco Rage, a Continue reading →

Stepping the Mast on Rage

The Abaco Rage is a traditional, wooden Bahamian racing sloop. She lives in HopeTown’s harbor, on a mooring.  Now she’s Continue reading →

Happy Holidays!

It’s holiday time in Hope Town.   Like at home, only different.  The snowmen here are all plastic, and they’re standing Continue reading →

Dark n’ Stormy

Winds have been 25-30 mph for the past two days – and nights.  Little white caps in the harbor. The Continue reading →

Checking the Mooring

If your boat is on a mooring, like ours is, you want to make sure the mooring is strong and Continue reading →

Internet Anyone?

Internet on a boat can be hit or miss.  No FIOS, no cable, no phone line.  We’ve tried various methods, Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

What a great Thanksgiving here in Hopetown in the Bahamas.  The best part?  We got to Skype with our daughter, Continue reading →