SAILING YACHT PERSEPHONE

Bloxie and Kyle joined us in Iles des Saintes. They seem to be always in motion, so we planned for a change of pace! Despite snow in the northeast, they had a smooth trip down and caught a ferry down to the Saintes in time for a swim before dark. On their first full day,…

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This was a huge adventure for me, and I felt it deserved its own post! Boiling Lake is Dominica’s signature hike, passing through many different types of terrain and ending with a spectacular view of the lake, which does in fact boil. I did this hike with Bloxie and Kyle, and was a little concerned…

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We were ready for a change, and sailed over to Martinique. When we visited the island three years ago, I didn’t love it; however it definitely deserved a second chance! We had a lovely trip down with a gentle breeze, and arrived in Ste Pierre mid-afternoon. Last time we were here it was crowded, with…

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As you come round Cabrits headland into Portsmouth, Dominica, you are met by a smiling local guy in a brightly colored boat. It feels like a warm welcome back to a place we love. Portsmouth was full of boats, but we were expected as part of the Salty Dawg Rendezvous, and were immediately guided to…

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We settled into Deshaies for about a week, to wait out some bad weather, catch up on chores and prepare for guests. The weather turned squally and we had a lot of rain! The Doyle cruising guide recommends a hike up the Deshaies River, mentioning that it is a bit of a scramble in some…

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It seemed like a good idea at the time. We thought we had enough time to get to Nevis and then on to Guadeloupe before the weather changed and we were faced with 70 miles upwind. After all, we could see Nevis from Barbuda – how far could it be? I felt we hadn’t seen…

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