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Trinidad: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
We’ve been soaking up Trinidad for over a month now! We’ll fill you in on all the GOOD stuff, the BAD bits, and the downright UGLY.
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dianerhodes
- Jun 2
- 9 min
What's so cool about Martinique?
Everything. After Dominica, we set sail for the next island down the chain, Martinique, known for its diverse culture, rich history, and...
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dianerhodes
- May 8
- 15 min
Sailing Dominica
Lush, volcanic, paradise! Dominica (pronounced (daa-moe-knee-kah not Dominican Rep) was unlike any other Caribbean island we have...
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dianerhodes
- Apr 10
- 11 min
St. Martin/Sint Maarten
A Sailor's Paradise A brief southbound sail from Anguilla brought us to the enchanting island of St. Martin/Sint Maarten. It embodies a...
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dianerhodes
- Mar 14
- 9 min
Sailing the British Virgin Islands....does it live up to the hype?
The British Virgin Islands (BVIs) turned out to be very different than I thought they would be. Despite being a popular tourist...
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dianerhodes
- Feb 27
- 11 min
St. John, USVI
St. John holds a special place in Dave's and my hearts as our preferred getaway destination for many years. What captivates us about this...
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dianerhodes
- Feb 10
- 9 min
Cruising St. Croix, USVI
Watch our quick little video about some of the wonders of St. Croix. After spending 7 weeks in San Juan, Puerto Rico we sailed 22 hours...
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dianerhodes
- Dec 23, 2023
- 8 min
Feliz Navidad from San Juan, Puerto Rico
We hope you are all enjoying the holidays! Be sure to watch our video tour of Old San Juan! We had dreams of celebrating Christmas in...
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dianerhodes
- Dec 9, 2023
- 11 min
Voyaging to Bermuda
Leaving Norfolk After cruising down the Chesapeake, we were eager to get out into the open ocean heading east. However, after sailing...
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dianerhodes
- Nov 18, 2023
- 7 min
New York to Annapolis
Gale Force Winds As we sit on anchor, stuck in the boat, in Bermuda, braving a gale with winds reaching up to 45 knots, I decided it was...
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dianerhodes
- Sep 28, 2023
- 11 min
New England Odyssey: Navigating Wealth, History, and Loved Ones!
The Gulf of Maine When we arrived in Newfoundland back in June, the Canadian lobster fishing season had just concluded. The pristine...
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dianerhodes
- Aug 1, 2023
- 9 min
Titanic, Bluenose, and Completing the Down East Loop!
Halifax We kicked off our sail from Cape Breton to Halifax with an early morning departure. The weather played along, gifting us with...
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dianerhodes
- Jul 24, 2023
- 6 min
Cruising in Cape Breton: A Bras d'Ore Lake Adventure!
Great Sail We left Newfoundland for Nova Scotia, sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in 20 knots of wind on the beam. It was an amazing...
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dianerhodes
- Jul 15, 2023
- 8 min
Teleporting to France! A Journey to St. Pierre and Miquelon Islands
Ever since we hatched the plan to embark on our circumnavigation by exiting out the St. Lawrence River, we've been giddily anticipating...
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dianerhodes
- Jul 7, 2023
- 6 min
Ghost Towns and the Southwest Coast of Newfoundland
We had a great downwind sail to the southwest coast of Newfoundland. We just set the sails once and away we went. It took us about 40...
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dianerhodes
- Jun 29, 2023
- 7 min
5 Reasons You Need to Visit Gros Morne National Park
Reason 1: Pictures Don't Do It Justice Gros Morne National Park is a stunning and diverse protected area located on the western coast of...
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dianerhodes
- Jun 27, 2023
- 7 min
Sailing Newfoundland Part 1
Screeching In at Rocky Harbour We left Ile Quarry when the fog started rolling in. We felt apprehensive about the prospect of venturing...
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dianerhodes
- Jun 23, 2023
- 7 min
Into the Great Wide Open
We finally leave the St. Lawrence River and head out into the salt water of the Bay, headed for the Mingan Archipelago! Rimouski Getting...
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dianerhodes
- Jun 16, 2023
- 5 min
St. Lawrence Seaway Locks and Lift Bridges
Everything you need to know about sailing down river through the locks. Happy at Snell Lock because it went so much better than...
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