In this episode we prepare for Hurricane Dorian. We spend the days leading up to the storm planning - First by scoping out protected anchorages, and then by considering how best to manage potential storm scenarios. Besides just storm strength alone, there ...
They say Birds of a Feather Flock Together and that's exactly what transpires in this episode! We are lucky to cross paths with Dan and Kika of @Sailing Uma and like it often happens in the cruising lifestyle we become friends quickly and get right to the ...
It's time to explore a new part of Nova Scotia's Lake Bras Dor, and as we're starting to realize, there seems to be no end to great sailing days on this beautiful lake! First, we set out with a gorgeous downwind sail, and take the opportunity to explain a ...
Real time update coming at ya!! We're getting Calico Skies decorated for Christmas and because we're underway it's gotta be done sailboat style (aka can survive heeling). Check out our creative way of putting up 'our tree' and find out what we've been gett...
In this episode, we get busy living our best life on Lake Bras d'Or, Nova Scotia. We pass the time paddling, hiking, making bon fires, and occasionally moving Calico Skies to a new cove for a change in scene. We’re beginning to understand the allure of l...
This episode sets the theme for our first Canadian Cruising Experience: A little thing we like to call Adult Summer Camp! First, we set sail and head into Lake Bras’dor by navigating the famous St. Peter's Lock. Once anchored, we do some provisioning in ...
Sailing is about the journey, not the destination and this episode is evidence of that. It begins on the fifth day of our 1,000 mile passage from North Carolina to Nova Scotia, Canada. We continue to encounter light but favorable winds and comfortable seas...
In this episode we set out on our 1000 mile sailing passage to Canada. Initially we encounter steep waves and choppy seas off Beaufort NC but offshore conditions mellow out considerably.
We utilize Predictwind and our Iridium Go satellite phone to optimi...
Temperatures are soaring here in Beaufort, North Carolina, but that does little to slow us down. In this Episode, we do some more provisioning, and Bill finishes the autopilot repair. Then he cleans Calico’s bottom and we’re finally ready once again to...
This is an old saying so we can't take any credit for it, but since we run aground in this Episode it seemed to fit! In it, we get to work on fixing our hydraulic autopilot that failed on our passage from the Bahamas. We've detoured to North Carolina and a...
This episode chronicles our passage from the Bahamas to Canada, and begins on a relative high note when a new lead results in an improvement to the autopilot’s performance. The temporary good feelings are short lived however, when a new problem suddenly ...
In this episode we take you with us on our planned 12 day offshore sailing passage from the Bahamas, headed north. We begin by sailing off anchor and face calm conditions initially, though soon afterwards strong winds have us reefing down the mainsail. As ...
When you take big jumps offshore as opposed to a couple of nights here and there, overall travel time is reduced but preparing for the passage takes longer. To prepare for our planned 10 - 12 day sail north we’ll need to provision, get fuel, prepare meal...
With temperature's rising, mother nature is giving us all the signs that it's time to head north! We enjoy a lovely sail across the North East Providence Channel, between Eleuthera and the Abacos, pulled along by our large, colorful spinnaker. With the fif...
We've got one last thing to do before saying Goodbye to Eleuthera and beginning the journey North as hurricane season approaches. And that's to hit the road and explore the inland of this amazing island! The theme of this episode is everything caves . . . ...
How do you name an episode when there is no central theme, we are the main characters, and the story is just about a typical day in our lives? If you are a Seinfeld fan you may call that a show about "nothing". We don't always have a plan but we always fin...
It's a typical day on our sailboat at anchor in a secluded island of the Bahamas. We dive and spearfish during the day and grill our catch on a bonfire by night. When you've finally found the perfect anchorage in your own private paradise, then its time to...
It may seems like cruising the Bahamas is all about sunsets and rum cocktails but it wouldn't be boat life without dealing with mechanical breakdowns. This time the culprit is a pump for our water-maker. That's ok though, we are able to macgyver a temporar...
After much planning we finally complete the passage through the notoriously tricky Devil's Backbone reef and arrive at a beautiful secluded beach north of Harbour Island, Eleuthera. We are being extra cautious as we opted to tackle the reef without the aid...
Sailing the Bahamas is better with friends! We left NYC in the fall of 2017 with our friends Chris and Michele of S/V Andromeda, making the trip down to the Bahamas as buddy boats. We weren't sure if paths would cross again. Fast forward 18 months and two ...
After dreaming, scheming, and sailing for the past four months we are finally back in Bahamas and ready to settle into the cruiser life! It feels like the Bahamas were made just for boaters like us . . . perfect weather, zillions of islands to explore, sec...
In previous episodes we provisioned and prepared our sailboat for a long blue water crossing, well my friends the time to embark has finally come! Join us as we sail 750 miles in 6 days from Puerto Rico to the Bahamas. We are treated to beautiful downwind...
It's a busy few days in San Juan, Puerto Rico getting Calico Skies prepped and ready to go for our 750 mile sail to the Bahamas. We're planning for a seven day trip which means everything must be stowed away and the ship made ready for offshore blue water ...
Many boats jumping to the Bahamas stock up in Florida. We are in the different position of heading to the Bahamas from the Caribbean, so we get creative and choose to do the majority of provisioning on the tiny island of Culebra! Or at least that was the g...
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