Daily Archives: March 14, 2016



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