Well we are back on board, a late launch this after a wonderful month with grandkids in South Africa. We launched January 18th, now at anchor.The renovations went very well, dealing with Michael at Ultra Yacht Refit was a pleasure.
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Five Island Harbour
At anchor, beautiful spot. Only a 15 minute dingy ride into Jolly Harbour for supplies.
Renovations and Upgrades
Well this all started last year after replacing batteries and adding 600W of solar. That was about all the solar we could fit onto the existing bimini.We did not want to increase the size for fear of spoiling the lines of the bimini/flybridge.&nb…
Cruising 2018
Well we have decided that going south this season might be a good option so we are planning on Trinidad for Carnival! Seamantha are game and it sounds like Alizann is seriously considering. A Krogen Rendezvous!
Phone Blogging
I had some challenges blogging and using Sylken Sea email from my previous phone. Seems now there were account conflicts with Google Apps and accounts running on my older Samsung (Android 4.4). Now using an unlocked international Google Pixel and Andro…
Maria
Gut wrenching is the only way I can describe the feeling as images and information slowly emerge from Dominica. I don’t know how they will rebuild.
Sylken Sea Update
Been awhile, no excuse. Home projects, family, golf…….you understand I’m sure. We were hauled in Antigua, doing some really neat upgrades, will post details, stand by.
Irma
It is painful to watch the destruction this storm has inflicted and we fear that many of our friends will be affected. These are wonderful islands, warm friendly people many of whom do not have the resources that we take for granted. Many of the …
Carnival, Martinique
What a party! We enjoyed 4 days of Carnival in Fort de France Martinique, drums and more drums, colourful costumes, one big street party. Really glad we were able to see this spectacle!Sylvianne, Al & BrendaVaval
