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Grenada
We explore Grenada and all it has to offer.
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Mar 177 min read
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Trinidad: Life on the Hard!
Living in a boat yard in Trinidad for 4 months has its ups and downs.
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Dec 9, 202411 min read
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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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Aug 10, 202413 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Jun 2, 20249 min read
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Sailing Dominica
Lush, volcanic, paradise! Dominica (pronounced (daa-moe-knee-kah not Dominican Rep) was unlike any other Caribbean island we have...
dianerhodes
May 8, 202415 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Apr 10, 202411 min read
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Anguilla
Anguilla (pronounced An-gwilla) Anguilla is a small, mostly flat 35-square-mile island. There are about 16,000 residents here. The...
dianerhodes
Apr 3, 20248 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Mar 14, 20249 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Feb 27, 202411 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Feb 10, 20249 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Dec 23, 20238 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Dec 9, 202311 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Nov 18, 20237 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Sep 28, 202311 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Aug 1, 20239 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Jul 24, 20236 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Jul 15, 20238 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Jul 7, 20236 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Jun 29, 20237 min read
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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...
dianerhodes
Jun 27, 20237 min read
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