Granada, Los Roques (Venezuela), ABC islands, Colombia, San Blas Islands to Panama Granada to Los Roques (Venezuela) Having had the most fabulous time here in Granada, we shocked our Norwegian sailor friends by saying, not only will we leave on a Friday (bad superstitions in Norway) but will be leaving on Friday 13th (Double trouble bad luck in Norway!). We cast off with help from Steve and Amanda. I was very nervous about my first night watches alone, but o...

Living on board . It strikes me that we write a lot about where we go and what we see but not about what it is like to actually live day to day in such a small space and sometimes difficult circumstances. The boat has three modes, marina life, at anchor and at sea. Lets begin with the latter. At Sea Prior to setting off on any voyage the first task is to ensure adequate a) food, b) water and c) fuel. a) Food: As the journey progresses I have to be more an...

Caribbean (West Indies) St Lucia Having dragged Gordon off to the hotel on Reduit Beach in St Lucia for 2 nights after his arrival, we then had to begin preparations for the kids joining us for Christmas and New Year. Martin had gone off to begin his 'honeymoon' with Anna (I know they aren't getting married until April, but what the hey!), and Jan Eirik had gone off 'Easy Rider' style to see the island on a hired motorbike. Meanwhile we also partied some ...

Anne's Blog, "not doing the ARC" Having made the decision not to do the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) I looked for accommodation on the island. Not easy, but eventually found an apartment in Playa del Ingles for two weeks. And then will have to go via Gatwick for St. Lucia. Have enjoyed the old town in Las Palmas seeing the statues of the dogs after which the Canary Islands are named (Latin: canis = dog). Also good shopping. The ARC's social p...