We had one of the most frustrating AND breathtaking beginnings in Belize. We had just spent three and a half days on passage from Cuba to Belize, and sadly, less than 12 hours of that had enough wind to fill a sail.
Crossing the Atlantic Ocean under sail is the dream of many sailors, and my recent voyage from France to the Bahamas was an adventure filled with challenges, camaraderie, and the sheer beauty of open water sailing.
A north wind in the Caribbean Sea is as rare as a seagull landing on a stern rail empty of fish bate. It is even more rare under an almost full moon.
Grenada is situated in the Windward Island chain and encompasses the southernmost islands of the “Grenadines.” The stunning islands offer protected anchorages, high-quality marinas and boatyards, a wide range of yachting and marine service facilities, and international air connections.
Engage is the prime directive. When you do, adventure is sure to ensue. Someone’s got reach out and someone’s got to follow through.
Like many others I have met in these past months, I am about to face off with the immense power of the Pacific to sail from Panama to French Polynesia, the longest stretch of ocean on this planet.
You probably know that 71% of our planet is covered in water, or that an estimated 350 million jobs globally are linked to our oceans.
But lesser known facts about oceans include an estimation that one BILLION people in developing countries depend on fish as their primary source of protein, or that 90% of the world’s fisheries are categorized as either “fully exploited,” “overexploited,” or “depleted”.
Once you’ve got your sights set on playing some seaworthy songs, the right acoustic guitar is the perfect companion for your musical adventure. So, what qualities make for a great boat ax? When Jimmy Buffett released an all-acoustic album in 2020 called Songs You Don’t Know by Heart, I had a chance to ask the ultimate expert.
Cielo Lodge is situated in Golfito, Costa Rica. A little town that exists because it was once home to the largest banana exporter in the country.
