Category Archives: 2013-2023 BLOGS

Boston for the Springtime

Posted on May 19, 2014 by skippy526

May 12-19, 2014 Back to reality with a trip back to Boston to see Sara’s family and get some home tasks done.  We arrived in Boston with spring in full bloom, a most special time to be in Boston; winter, … Continue reading →

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Bermuda by Scooter

Posted on May 8, 2014 by skippy526

May 4-8, 2014- Sunday we walked around Hamilton to get some exercise after being boat bound for a week.  It was interesting to see a half dozen empty stores on Front Street.  Evidently Bermuda is a year behind the U.S … Continue reading →

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Bermuda Passage: Arrival

Posted on May 3, 2014 by skippy526

Sat, May 3, 2014- Land ho!  About 7 am we had sight of land.  Bermuda was a beautiful sight with more altitude than we had seen in months.  As we got closer we enjoyed the traditional pastel Bermuda homes and … Continue reading →

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Bermuda Passage: Days 1-5

Posted on May 2, 2014 by skippy526

April 27-May 2, 2014- By Sunday noon we were ready to go.  We released the lines, said goodbye to Provo and began our sail north.   As we passed between the reefs on the northern side of Provo a large squall … Continue reading →

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Turtle Cove

Posted on April 26, 2014 by skippy526

April 23-26, 2014- Bob and John suited up and went diving as soon as the sun was high enough to illuminate the depths.  We had permission to use a dive boat mooring for the night as long as we were … Continue reading →

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de Friends in Provo

Posted on April 22, 2014 by skippy526

April 19-22, 2014- Our friends John and Eileen arrived late morning and we headed right back to de Conch Shack for an early lunch and beach orientation.   John will be doing the off shore trip from Provo to Bermuda with … Continue reading →

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Provo by Land

Posted on April 13, 2014 by skippy526

Sun, April 13, 2014 – After returning to Caicos Marina and Shipyard, we took off by car to explore Provo by land.  Lunch was at de Conch Shack, a very fun spot in Blue Hills, the northwestern area of the … Continue reading →

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North Caicos & Middle Caicos

Posted on April 11, 2014 by skippy526

Tues, April 8, 2014 – Sara’s sister Kathy and Brad arrived for a week of thawing out from a long New Hampshire winter.  The plan was to show them a bit of Provo then take off for some sailing around … Continue reading →

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Provo South Side

Posted on April 6, 2014 by skippy526

Sat, April 5, 2014 – Turks and Caicos require everyone coming into the country to check in within 24 hours of arrival, so we headed into the government dock at Sapodilla Bay.  That was an experience.  For a first timer … Continue reading →

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Provo Passage: Days 3-4

Posted on April 4, 2014 by skippy526

Fri, April 4, 2014 – Anchor up for our last day in the Bahamas as we sailed on to Provo, Turks and Caicos.  Again the forecast was for high winds and seas, but we managed to sail most of the … Continue reading →

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