So long mate
Kim 11/10/2006, Hog Island, Grenada We pulled up anchor from Hog Island after spending several months waiting out hurricane season. Sadly, though, we leave with one less crewmember. One of our feline crew, Billy bob, unfortunately will not be coming with us on our journey north. He didn’t jump ship, as we expected him to […]
450 pounds lighter
Kim 09/25/2006, Hog Island, Grenada The Caribbean – blue skies, clear water, white sandy beaches…and garbage. And that’s why Cruisers, cub groups, pathfinders, university students, youth and church groups, local businesses and rotary group members all pitched in to take part in the annual International coastal clean-up sponsored by The Ocean Conservancy based in Washington, […]
Back to school on a boat
Kim 09/17/2006, Hog Island, Grenada The Grenadian summer is winding down. Local mini-van buses are crowded with school children in their crisp, clean uniforms and shiny new shoes. Here at the anchorage in Hog Island, you will see swimming costumes instead of school uniforms, but there still is a change in routines for three families […]
August is the time
Kim 08/15/2006, St. Georges, Grenada August is the time…This is the start of the refrain of one of the 4 theme songs of Grenada Carnival, called Spice Mas . We thought we’d seen parties and celebrations, but Grenadians REALLY know how to party…for days at a time, around the clock. And in this festive time of year, […]
The Carriacou Regatta Festival
Kim 08/10/2006, hillsborough, Carriacou “All racers, to your boats. 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 GO!” That’s the sound of every start for the many different classes (or sizes) of Traditional Work Boats racing from the beach in Hillsborough, Carriacou. Welcome to the 41st Carriacou Regatta Festival here in the small island […]
Isle of Spice
Kim 08/01/2006, St. George, Grenada “Once upon a time, on a little island in the Caribbean called the Isle of Spice, there lived an old lady, way up in the mountains. Petite Mama was about four feet tall. Her eyes were dark and deep. Her voice creaked liked dry branches, and when she laughed it […]
We’ve made up our mind for Hurricane season
Kim 07/24/2006, St. George, Grenada Friendly, helpful, resilient people. That’s how I would describe Grenadians after being here only a couple of weeks. People greet you warmly on the street, some may offer a service, like a taxi or selling goods and if declined, simply reply, “Enjoy your day”. The open air markets are abuzz […]
Local Treasures
Kim 06/12/2006, Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Coming down the island chain from the Bahamas, we’d consistently heard how wonderful the island of Bequia is from many boaters. Frannie, a good friend back home said this was one of her favourite places to sail in the world. So there was quite a bit of […]
Arrival of hurricane season
Kim 06/01/2006, Bequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines “Hurricane season is here! Hurricane season is here! June 1st is the start of Hurricane season. And that’s tomorrow!” No sooner had we dropped the anchor in Admiralty Bay, Bequia (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or SVG), than we heard the local Emergency Response Team (ERT) on the […]
Looking for Nemo
David 05/20/2006, Grande Anse d’Arlet , Martinique When you set out on a long trip like ours you have in the back of your mind certain activities or dreams you would like see happen. Well, this week one of these dreams came true for me. I’ve been wanting to get re-certified for SCUBA diving for […]