Monthly Archives: January 2013

Currently, we are resting up from a major six hour, roller coaster hike to the Boiling Lake high in the volcanically active area of Dominica which is proudly claimed as the second largest in the world. My calves and thighs … Continue reading →

Before leaving Martinique we met up with the German boat, Hanter Yo, that we had talked to whilst crossing the Atlantic and they invited us over for sundowners. Originally, they had called us up on the VHF when we were … Continue reading →

The main contrast between sailing in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean is the climate. The landscape in the Med is littered with history amidst craggy rocks where the top soil has been long gone. Martinique is covered in greenery and … Continue reading →

Now I think Thomas has a pretty good sense of humour, but even he went a bit stir-crazy on the passage, (see photo below). Having realised his dream of over ten years has made him a very happy man now. … Continue reading →

Arrival at 4am on New Year’s Day in Marin, Martinique was a great way to begin the new year. I was the only one asleep just having done a 9pm to 12.15am watch the night before. I’m glad they woke … Continue reading →