Exploring the world on a Vancouver 36
Our arrival in Puerto Rico coincided with the seasonal return of the easterly Trade Winds, so we sought shelter on the west side of the island. There we recuperated from the long passage and began exploring our new surroundings.
Continue reading “The Trade Winds Have Begun”
After four months at Turtle Cay Marina and despite the rainy season still being in full swing, we finally push off the dock and sail towards the San Blas Islands. Puerto Obaldia, the southernmost town on Panama’s Caribbean coast, being our final destination so we can check out of Panama and continue our exploration of the Caribbean.
Continue reading “Cruising the tropical islands of the San Blas archipelago”
While Nic was staying in Turtle Cay working on Rua Hatu and the dinghy as well as looking after the pets, I departed Panama for a summer trip to Europe to visit friends and family in Germany and Croatia.
Continue reading “Worlds Apart – Summer 2023 in Europe”
We safely return to Panama and decide on our next steps as the season for sailing south has come to a close.
Continue reading “Our Odyssey through the Panama Canal (Part 1)”
You might remember how excited we were to sail to South America. Well, we made it to Ecuador. Not one of our planned destinations and a rather rough experience.
Continue reading “We made it… To Ecuador”