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…
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 Sea to Shore: Arrival in Mindelo, Cape Verde After Our First leg of the Atlantic crossing
Hello, my salty sailors! We’ve just landed in the vibrant port city of Mindelo, and let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like the joy of seeing friendly faces and solid ground after a long voyage. First leg? Done and…
From Marina to Horizon, A Journey with the ARC+
As I sit here, surrounded by the gentle lull of the sea, I can’t help but feel like I’m living in a real-life sequel to The Odyssey. But instead of a Greek hero, I find myself aboard a vessel, not…
Navigating Provisions and Palates on the High Seas.
Ahoy there, culinary adventurers of the high seas! Let’s talk about the glamorous world of provisioning for an Atlantic odyssey and a Caribbean escapade. Now, provisioning might sound like a fancy term for raiding the pantry, but when you’re embarking…
“A Tourist Tale of Triumph, Pools, and Provisions”
Greetings, fellow earthlings! Guess who’s back? That’s right, the prodigal traveler Ian has returned, and the gang is ready to hit the tourist scene with a vengeance! After a mere 10 days of hiatus, we decided to unleash our inner…
