Monthly Archives: March 2016


Written January 31, 2016   The days have flown by. From Grand Anse d’Arlet, we sailed around to Fort-de-France to wait out some strong winds in the lee of Fort Josephine. This is a fort that you are not allowed to visit despite the fact it is featured prominently in […]

St. Pierre, Martinique





Written January 17 2016   It is a cloudy, rainy day in Bequia (pronounced beck-way). A lot of the dinghies haven’t even left their yachts. The Tardis certainly hasn’t — though we have lowered her, and lifted her, and lowered her again. This was to create weight at Cedar’s stern […]

Bequia, The Grenadines


Written January 11, 2016 Tobago Cays, The Grenadines David Bowie died today. We woke up in paradise to discover the sad news on Facebook. Very sad news. I’m very bummed out. I didn’t expect this. Moss says this is somewhat normal because I’m in my 40s, I’m of that age. […]

R.I.P. Rock Starman


Written January 10, 2016 Tobago Cays, The Grenadines   The Tobago Cays are spectacular. And it is likely the most beautiful place we’ve anchored yet. We arrived yesterday, in the afternoon, and did a quick snorkel of the turtle sanctuary as the sun was getting. But this morning! This morning, […]

The Tobago Cays



Written January 8, 2016 Clifton, Union Island, The Grenadines   We came to Union Island to check in to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, because this is where you do this when entering from the south. There is not much here. It’s a small island with a small airport and […]

The Gentle Howl of Clifton


  Written January 6, 2016 Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou   I’ve been asked by a few people back home in Canada what a typical day on the boat is like. So here it is — in glorious technicolour. I should warn you though, it is quite routine and there are not […]

A Typical Day