From Shirley Heights to St. Kitts: Rum Punches, Railways & Ridiculous Laughter
So, six had become four.Our floating circus had downsized — but fear not, darling, the fun most certainly hadn’t. It was a Sunday in Antigua, and we’d heard whispers (more like enthusiastic shouts, actually) about a place called Shirley Heights Lookout. A…
Antigua & Barbuda Lobsters and a Hint of Madness (Darling, You’ll Love It)
After what can only be described as a slightly dramatic few days — think dragging anchors, mysterious leaks, and more buckets than a toddler’s beach party — we finally dried out and decided to treat ourselves to something luxurious: marina life in Jolly…
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…
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…
Tobago Cays Snorkelling With Turtles.
After waving goodbye to Union Island (and possibly still humming a bit of soca from Happy Island), we set off under motor sail to the one and only Tobago Cays. And let me just say this straight out: if paradise had…
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…
High Seas and Hiccups, Surviving the Atlantic, One Wave at a Time.
Ahoy there, dear readers! So, here we are again – it’s time for the second leg of the Atlantic crossing. How exciting, right? Except… it’s me we’re talking about, so naturally, nothing is ever that simple. But buckle up (or…
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…
