by Maya Weeks – Guest Crew – For the last three days, we have been making preparations for our passage from Key West. We have successfully managed to mend an anchor with a replacement part that came via FedEx, we’ve replaced immersion suits, tested a “Gumby” suit, checked lifejackets, rigged […]
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‘The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.’
quote by Jacques Cousteau By Cath Hough – Deckhand We’ve had calm nights, where the deep purr of the engine has rocked us to sleep; we’ve had rocky nights where you’re clenching your muscles every time we surf down a wave to stop yourself from falling out of bed! We’ve […]
Read MoreNew Stay Sail!
By Cath Hough Most sailors will appreciate the excitement of hoisting a crispy new sail for the first time! Today we had the perfect conditions to get our new @North Sails staysail out of the bag for a short sail from Prickly Bay, Grenada round the corner to St Georges. […]
Read MoreOn the water with global sailing brand Sperry
By Cath Hough For our next adventure global sailing brand ‘Sperry’ sponsored a group of international travelers from across Europe to educate and ignite the spirit of sea-based exploration. The young ambassadors have been plucked out of their element and into the Oceans in a hope of opening not only […]
Read MoreCrystal Blue Waters
By Cath Hough Crystal blue waters, a warm breeze, and sunny skies. There’s something really exciting about sailing to a new place and the next day having the opportunity to explore your new surroundings. Today I had the opportunity to do just that, and Antigua certainly didn’t disappoint! After breakfast […]
Read MoreMaiden Voyage aboard Sea Dragon
By Cath Hough St Martin to Antigua, a day sail. My first sail on Seadragon was fun, exhilarating, exhausting and at times wet! The passage that was planned was from Simpson Bay, St Martin down to Antigua. As a first experience of sailing in the Caribbean, it was going to […]
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