Sailing Antigua – Rum Punches, Rainstorms & a Leaky Surprise
After the drama of Montserrat, we set our sails for Antigua, that jewel of the Caribbean sailing world. And would you believe it, for the first time ever we actually beat Mooze (our sailing pals) thanks to a cheeky little wind angle. Not…
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…
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…
