Yearly Archives: 2014

Azores Passage: Days 1-3

Posted on June 8, 2014 by skippy526

May 29-31, 2014- Winds were strong and we sailed for the next few days, completing 175 miles in the first 24 hours.  That is good.  Day three Ken and Bob took the winch apart and repaired it. The seas were … Continue reading →

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Azores Passage: Departure

Posted on June 8, 2014 by skippy526

Wednesday, May 28, 2014- We left the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club about 1 pm and motored around the north shore of Bermuda to St. George’s to clear out with Customs.  The two Customs agents would make a great comedy team, … Continue reading →

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Good Bye Bermuda

Posted on May 27, 2014 by skippy526

Tuesday, May 27, 2014- We met with meteorologists at the Bermuda Weather Service who provided weather charts and advice for out crossing.  They also offered to provide us updates along the way.   What a fabulous service.  In addition we are … Continue reading →

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CaRniVaL

Posted on May 26, 2014 by skippy526

Monday, May 26, 2014- We are in Bermuda, docked at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in downtown Hamilton.   Today is “Bermuda Day”, a public holiday that celebrates the country and is also their Carnival. It is a day of celebrating … Continue reading →

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Crew Change

Posted on May 25, 2014 by skippy526

May 20-25, 2014- An early flight back to Bermuda and we were back on the boat just after noon.  All was well with the boat.  The rest of the week was spent doing boat projects in preparation for our Atlantic … Continue reading →

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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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