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05-26-11 Update from Oxford, MD

When last I updated, we were in Deltaville, VA.  We left Deltaville and headed across the bay to the quaint town of Onancock.  We rafted up with the Reves and dinghied into town for Church and for a couple of meals.  Onancock is a wonder…

Gulf-Streaming

Fort Jefferson National ParkSunday, May 8, 2011Fort Jefferson, Garden Key, Dry Tortugas (USA) 24˚37.50N-082˚52.25WI just happen to be reading—or rather, listening to (on my new Kindle)—the novel “1421,” Gavin Menzie’s thesis …

Isla Mujeres

The reef at Isla Mujeres, Puerto Juarez in backgroundIsland of the WomenCinco de Mayo 2011Isla Mujeres, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico21˚14 75 N – 086˚44 80 WMaddie new quilt”Surf’s up”We’ve been in Isla Mujeres, across the channel from Cancun, since …

May 20, 2011 update from Deltaville, VA

Just wanted to update everyone on the status of the steering and how we are doing (we heard the world was going to end tomorrow so we wanted this saved for posterity).  We have been in Deltaville, VA for three days.  The techs came this morni…

10,000 Miles & CUBA

April 14, 2011Somewhere between Cuba and the Yucatan PeninsulaThis is a blog I’ve been mulling over for some time.  Writing about Cuba is, like all things about Cuba, difficult and controversial.  So, I’ll start with the easy part.DOMINO …

Post Spring AGLCA Rendezvous

I thought I would catch-up everyone again after the Spring AGLCA Rendezvous.  We made it to Norfolk on Monday May 9 and checked into the Waterside Marina.  It is a very good marina and the dockhands are spectacular.  They were helpful an…

Catch-up Blog Posting

Today is May 7, 2011. It just happens to be Betsy’s birthday. We are creating a catch-up blog to catch-up everyone from the time we purchased our new boat, the Rick ‘N Roll III until today. We purchased the boat in New Bern on December 9, 2010. We left…

Cuba: IN?

March 28, 2011 Cayo Diabltio, Cuba22˚39.15 N / 79˚08.14WThere is a thrill in knowing that you are somewhat legally, but somewhat illegally enjoying the anchorage in a new country. We’ve been in Cuba 24 hours, but in spite of our attempts of clearin…

Jumentos South - Domino

Raccoon Cay, Sharks, Ducks, and Goodbyes

Part of cruising is saying goodbye to friends we make along the way. The cruising community –especially the adventurous souls who hazard this far south—create a tight-knit group. As soon as a new boat enters the anchorage and the dinghy hits the water, you’re sure to be welcomed by one of the boats around.

George Town

From Elizabeth IslandMach 16, 2011Sandollar Beach, George Town, Exuma (Bahamas)23°30.85 N – 75°44.87 WRight on the Tropic of Cancer… and you would think it’s warm and toasty.  But nooooo… it’s been cold and windy since we got here, a b…