Preparing for Our Longest Sail Yet

Preparing for Our Longest Sail Yet

Now that we’re back in Georgetown, we have a lot to get done before we head South to the Dominican Republic. We installed a new windex, ran an extra halyard, ran a new topping lift, reprovisioned (bought extra cabbage), emptied the trash, took out cash, filled up on gas, peeled the carpet off the bottom of the boat, replaced the broken bilge switch, and install a red compass light. These were just a few things that we were able to complete before a weather window opened up to leave.

We met up with some great cruisers that had just come up from the Caribbean. It was a lot of fun hanging out with them and learning about their travels.

A weather window opened up, so we decided to stop all of our projects and leave to stage up at Hog Cay. We found someone to buddy boat with us too! Lyle, Cheryl, and Trace on Bacchus.

When we originally planned our trip south, we were going to take the Mona Passage. But after doing a bunch of research and talking with several people, we decided to take the Windward Passage. Our first stop after Great Inagua, BS is going to be Ile la Vache, Haiti. Ile la Vache is a large Island off the Southwestern region of Haiti. Like most of Haiti, they are in need of supplies. So with the help from the amazing sailing community in Georgetown, we collected a bunch of supplies to give them.

Our sail to Hog Cay was nice and calm, but the wind was a little light. So much so that we decided to motor sail. We arrived at the anchorage just as the last bit of light let the sky. Hope you enjoy!

big love,
beau, brandy, and our salty dog, oona

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I Follow Your Heartbeat (COE Remix) – Tellow
The Story of Madeline – Merrie