Sailing
This category is about sailing and our sailing journey.
Sailing to Montserrat – Volcanoes, Exclusion Zones & Beans on Toast
Ah, Montserrat. She’s that brooding, mysterious island in the Caribbean that looks all lush and green from a distance — but has a bit of a temper, courtesy of the Soufrière Hills volcano. You might know her as the “Emerald Isle…
A Guadeloupe Adventure Full of Laughs, Rainstorms & Rum
We were five days deep in Îles des Saintes (Terre De Haut)—sun-kissed, slightly prune, and waiting for the wind to stop throwing a tantrum. On day five, we looked at each other, looked at the sea (still rolling like a…
Sailing to Terre-de-Haut: A French Caribbean Gem, Golf Carts & Glorious Cheese
Sailing to Terre-de-Haut: A French Caribbean Gem, Golf Carts & Glorious Cheese. Darling readers, gather ‘round. This is a tale of early mornings, mooring ball mayhem, and my deeply emotional relationship with French cheese. Yes, it’s time to tell you…
Sailing to Dominica – Rainforests, Rum, and a Bit of Drama on the High Sea
Sailing to Dominica – Rainforests, Rum, and a Bit of Drama on the High Sea. So, darlings, the time had come to raise the anchor, wave goodbye to buttery croissants and baguettes (yes, I was emotionally attached), and set sail for…
Baguettes, Rum & Rainstorms – Our Delightfully French Detour in Martinique
So, picture this: you sail across the blue, the salty sea breeze in your hair, dreams of croissants in your heart, and BAM — you arrive in France. Sort of. Technically, we landed in Martinique, which is a French overseas…
Boxing Day Splashes to New Year Wishes – Sailing from Bequia to St. Lucia
From Boxing Day Splashes to New Year Wishes – Sailing from Bequia to St. Lucia We were up with the sun on Boxing Day, leaving behind the dreamy Tobago Cays and setting a course for Bequia—a mere four-hour hop in…
Union Island- Happy Hour, Starfish and a Caribbean Dream
Ah, Union Island—our first official stop in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. One moment we were in Grenada, and the next, we were checking into a whole new country. Just like that, passports were stamped, the anchor was down, and…
Sailing from Grenada to Carriacou – Our First Taste of True Caribbean Bliss
Sailing from Grenada to Carriacou – Our First Taste of True Caribbean Bliss With tearful goodbyes to family and a boat packed to the brim with enough provisions to (hopefully) last us the next few weeks, it was time to…
Exploring Grenada: Chocolate, Rum, Waterfalls & Monkeys – A Caribbean Adventure
Exploring Grenada with Family: Rum, Chocolate & Monkeys—Oh My! After surviving the ARC+ welcome party (and my fair share of lethal rum punch), it was time to swap out the dance floor for some island exploring with the family. Because…
From Ocean to Island: Celebrating Our Atlantic Crossing in Grenada
We Made It! Celebrating Landfall in Grenada The moment we arrived in Grenada, it felt surreal. After 16 days at sea, sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, we were greeted with the ultimate Caribbean welcome—rum punch in hand before we had even…
