Before I get to the part about how we’re living on a boat in Charleston South Carolina, USA, let me first give you a bit of background on how we got there… My shoulders are tight. There’s a knot in my neck so my side-to-side head motion is painful. When surveying the rest of my[Read More]
The Journey
Part 6 of 7: Sailing to Wilmington North Carolina (USVI to North Carolina)
After checking weather reports, studying the tides, and filling the boat with water and diesel, Simon, Sienna and I slipped lines saying goodbye to Hyatt’s Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Exiting the marina was far easier than entering it. We pulled out of our slip, made a tight right and then another tight right,[Read More]
Part 5 of 7: Sailing to Fort Lauderdale Florida (USVI to North Carolina)
For our first full day after leaving the paradise of Hogsty Reef, sailing to Fort Lauderdale, we had our normal routine. The adults drank a lovely cup of coffee, Sienna had her Lucky Charms, we had fantastic discussions about the state of the world and we cleaned up the cockpit and boat. Before 11 am[Read More]
Part 4 of 7: Finding a paradise at Hogsty Reef (USVI to North Carolina Trip)
Our trip from Provo, Caicos to Hogsty Reef was okay. After we left my stomach didn’t feel too well – probably from all the fried pub food we had the day before! On top of having a sickly tummy the swell and the angle of the wind caused me to feel green (again). Note: This[Read More]
Part 3 of 7: Running aground in Provo Caicos (USVI to North Carolina Trip)
After thoroughly enjoying Grand Turk we decided to leave the island at night to arrive in Provo, Caicos the following morning. Rather than spend the evening sleeping we thought it made more sense to travel at night so as to have more time to explore our next stop. (If you haven’t read Part 1 of[Read More]
Has my return to land caused me to call it quits to sailing?
It will be three weeks since hubby, my daughter and I arrived at our USA base-camp for the summer/fall. Having to sail out of the Caribbean hurricane zone for safety and insurance purposes we chose America for a variety of reasons. The most important of them was to visit family Several years ago my brother[Read More]
Part 2 of 7: Sailing to Grand Turk (USVI to North Carolina Trip)
Sailing to Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Our sailing to Grand Turk trip from Puerto Rico was relatively uneventful. A Carnival Cruise ship passed us early on and we saw a few cargo ships but otherwise, there was very little wild or human life as far as the eye could see. If you want to read all[Read More]
Arriving in America after two years of sailing
Four days ago we arrived in Fort Lauderdale mooring up at the Hyatt’s Pier 66 Marina. When we first entered the marina we didn’t know how long we’d stay. Discussions were had yesterday to leave today but a tropical storm is gaining strength and instead of departing it’s going to be a waiting game. For[Read More]
Conflict! What happens when you take your sailboat home to your homeland?
I feel all mixed up inside. My shoulders are tightening. My stomach has a heavy blob feeling to it. My head is scattered. I feel as if I should be stable, balanced and calm and at times I do catch a state of mind that’s at peace but those moments are fleeting. I know that[Read More]
How to get out sailing – here’s how you can join us!
Here’s a video about how to get out sailing – the video demonstrates how you can support us (and we need support!!!) and possibly join us for sail in Britican. If you’re not up for watching a video, I’ve pasted some of the transcripts below. Link to my Patron Page here. Transcripts to the video[Read More]
