We have gotten into the rhythm of the Caribbean Sea. Like the great Pacific that I know so well I now have a feeling for how the Caribbean and Atlantic act and produce the treasured waves that wash all your worries away. So we sailed to St. Marten under a calm sea and [...]
Entries from March 2008
St. Maarten Goes Off
March 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments
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Eurotrash, Stuporheros, and Drunken Butterflies
March 20th, 2008 · 3 Comments
After our sail from Virgin Gorda through the night I was beat up. After a couple near misses with an oil tanker and another yacht, I was ready for 2 1/2 hour nap once we fired up the engines. Once I awoke I found out that I was in the land of big ballers. [...]
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Welcome to the Land of Mega Yachts….Crazy St. Martin
March 14th, 2008 · 12 Comments
Well after leaving the Bitter End of Virgin Gorda, and wishing farewell to all our friends we made it to St. Marten. We Shoved off the dock at 9pm sharp with Ben, Mystic and Myself. The Local VG kid was amassed as we powered through a half moon filled night and headed into [...]
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Bittersweet End
March 13th, 2008 · 1 Comment
If you’ve already read Kybers recent post, this may seem a little redundant.
Just when we thought we could make plans to go to St. Maarten, Mother Nature had a better idea for us. After a great Thursday volleyball at Peg Legs, we left Nanny Cay Friday with Eclipse team rider- Albert R. aboard. [...]
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Mellow Wind Again
March 13th, 2008 · No Comments
The winds have subsided and its looking like today will be the day to head over to St. Marten and get some of the problems with our boat worked out. Our friend “Mystic” who is a True Virgin Gorda Local is going to help us sail over there as he has a couple of days [...]
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Mosquito Madness and Fun Times for All
March 12th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Its been a couple of days since our last posting so let’s catch ya all up. Things have picked up around the BVI lately and there are tons more boats cruising around, enjoying all the wonderment the BVI has to offer. As a result we were stuck at Sopper’s Hole on the West [...]
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Mud Wrestling, Bloody Skies and a Mellow Swell
March 4th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Friday night we journeyed back to the rugby field to witness another BVI beatdown on the Michigan team for the final match of their season. The girls team even got in on the action at halftime proving that beauty and brawn can go hand in hand. After a decisive victory, the celebratory beers came [...]
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