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HomeOp Indian SUmmer - cruise email
Thurs, June 13
Yesterday evening, as we approached our anchorage at Ticonderoga, I noticed steam coming from the exhaust.
I slowed down to check and I found that there was a blockage in the cooling water inlet of the engine.
This morning, as the engine was cool, I had to remove the water inlet valve as it was blocked by a piece of salt. It seems that the salt is concentrated in this area and it is possible that the return to fresh water has something to do with it.
We started this morning at 8:45 toward Shelburne Bay.
There was a lot of tree trunk, branches and logs in the lake, and it has been like this all the way from Whitehall.
The water is still cloudy and cold.
It has not rained today but the weather is cool and wet and almost no wind.
We arrived at the marina at 16:15 at Shelburne Shipyard to buy a wind indicator that I broke into the first lock and to schedule the installation of the mast tomorrow.
Tonight we are at the Lake Champlain Yacht Club LCYC for the night, thanks to our friend Michael Barker.
Our position is 44 24.8n 073 14.68w.
Tomorrow we will return to the marina for the installation of the mast.
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Richard
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Subject: Wednesday, June 12
Update.
We left Schulerville this morning around 08:00hrs, heading for lock # 5. The passage through the locks went well. We exited the last lock (# 12) around 16:30hrs and continued on Lake Champlain to Fort Ticonderoga.
We're at 43 50.29n, 073 23.35w at the same anchorage where I came to visit the Fort in 2003 with a power boat.
We should arrive Friday evening in Shelburne Bay, where we plan to re-mast Indian Summer.
The end of the voyage is close, we're back in Lake Champlain, where it all started.
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Richard
Subject: June 11
We left this morning around 9:30 from the Troy Town Dock marina. This marina is under renovation and is not yet officially open. They did not charge me for the night at the dock. In addition, gasoline and diesel pumps are not operating. The marina attendant drove me to a gas station so I could fulfill my three cans of diesel.
The current in the river was very high and there is a lot of debris, tree trunks and branches of all sizes. The water level is very high and the riparian land is inundated.
At the federal lock, the attendant told me as he left, that the Champlain Canal was closed and I had to go to the Waterford dock to wait overnight. Once there they tell me that the Erie Canal is closed but not the Champlain Canal. Therefore we went back north and we got to Schuylerville, close to the Lock # 5.
The current was so strong in the run to the locks that, although I was doing 5.5 knots on the water, it was a walking pace relative to the shoreline. My average speed was 3 knots over the bottom.
As soon as we cross Lock # 7, the current down to Lake Champlain will be in our favor.
I hope that the rain will stop soon to make this part of the trip more enjoyable for Sylvie and me.
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Richard
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June 10
We dismasted the boat at 'Hop o Nose' marina this morning at 09:00 and we left Catskill at 11:00, heading north.
We arrived at Troy, Troy Town Dock marina at 18:30. We made ??the trip in the rain but Sylvie remained nice and dry inside.
Tomorrow we will begin the Champlain Canal to the lake of the same name.
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Richard
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June 5
We spent the weekend at Shrewsbury Yacht Club and have spent quality time with our guests. Last Monday, we went into town and dinner was at Yacht Club of New York. (NYYC)
The club has more than 100 years and has a large living room or over 2,000 sailboat models are on display. It was a unique experience for me.
There is little water SSYC at low tide and algae was introduced into the water system of the toilet and sink.
I fixed the toilet but I have to clean the sink.
We left yesterday morning at 08:00 SSYC with the help of a little current.
The wind was blowing strong from the north making it cold.
We crossed the Sea Bright draw bridge at 08:30 with a current carrying 3 knots .
Once in the Sandy Hook Bay, the waves of the north wind and the waves of current from the south combines and it was quite rough.
Fortunately the waves calmed down and we motor-sailed to the Verazano bridge and the port of New York.
We anchored and took a short break near Verazano bridge to let the current change direction and help us up the Hudson River.
The officers of the U.S. Coast Guard boarded us and visited the boat to see if I had a cruising permit and also to know if I had a septic tank.
They completed a full report and let us continue our journey 20 minutes later.
We went in front of the Statue of Liberty whose land is under renovation and the public does not have access.
We arrived at the marina mooring of 79 th Street around 17:30 with a small current.
The outboard motor has decided on it's own not to start.
I think the carburetor is blocked, it was working fine, but now is yet another broken thing.
Today we are in NYC to visit the city and I had to row to the landing 1KM away for access to land.
We use Hop On, Hop Off buses to visit the city, it allows us to see the main sights.
We will leave Friday northbound on the Hudson River.
Greetings.
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From: gdm_applebee [mailto:tigermusky@videotron.ca]
Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:31 AM
To: Wayne Adams; Ross Cullen; Ron Zinn; Peter Coggins; Mom&Dad; Deane; DougAndSue
Subject: May 22, 23, 24(1), 24(2)
May 22
We left this morning at 9:00 from our anchorage near the dock of the Beaufort USCG to get to the municipal dock. We filled a lot of fuel, entry requirements for the USA, the renewed cruise permit, groceries and dinner at the restaurant.
We left Beaufort at 15:00 to get through the draw bridge overlooking the ICW.We had the tide with us and once in the Neuse River, we had 20knots of wind at our backs to push us to our destination which is Broad Creek.We made the journey in 4.5hrs 30min, which is good.
My position is 35 05.339n 076 36.872w. Tomorrow we leave early to continue our journey to Norfolk.
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Richard
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May 23
We left this morning at 6:00 northbound on lntracoastal. (ICW)
We crossed the Neuse River and Alligator river.Moreover, we made ??the long artificial channel (20 miles) and we ended the day at anchor at Catfish Pt after 13.5 hours of engine 6knots average.We are the only two boats in the cove.
My position is 35 45.95n, 076 03.88W.Tomorrow morning we start early to cross the Albemarle lake as north winds are forecast in the late afternoon and it is not desirable.Everything is ok on board.
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Richard
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May 24 (1)
We left this morning at 6:00 northbound.At 14:00 we stopped north of Coinjock Canal to wait out a rainfall and wait until the current decreases.
We will leave just now for a few extra hours of navigation.I am 36 21.17n, 075 56.81wWe should be into Norfolk tomorrow night.
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Richard
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May 24 (2)
Finally, after mature reflection, we decided to take a place at the wharf at Midway Marina in Coinjock Canal.The winds will still be strong tomorrow and we'll see if we depart or not.
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Richard
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Friday, May 10
This afternoon I relocated to the Bay Manjack / Crab Cay.
It is a quieter place because I'm not in the path of motor boats entering or leaving Green Turtle.
Andrew and Sabine remained inside Black Sound Bay to access the internet.
We believe we'll head to Great Sale Cay next Monday and maybe start out for Beaufort Wednesday.
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Richard
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Wednesday, May 8
We left Treasure Cay this afternoon around 1:30 p.m. in the direction of Green Turtle. We had to go through the "Whale Cay Passage" and this can't be done when there are strong winds from NE. Today we had NW wind and it went very well. We had the tide current with us to help.
We arrived in "White Sound" Bay at 16:45, this bay is one of the two most southerly of the island of Green Turtle.
Our position is 26 45.66n, 077 19.46w.
We will stay here a few days while carefully checking the weather for the passage to Beaufort NC USA.
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Richard
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Monday, May 6
We left this morning at 9:00 from Marsh Harbour to the NW toward Treasure Cay. We anchored in the small bay surrounded by houses and a marina. There is also a resort nearby. My position is 24 40.26n, 077 16.88w.
I sailed all the way, close-hauled, and Andrew motor-sailed.
There is a $ 10 per day charge to anchor in the bay and it gives us the right to marina services, including shower, hooray!
We will decide tomorrow if we stay here another day.
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Richard
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Friday, May 3rd
This morning we visited the lighthouse and the village of Hopetown. It is a very touristy town with its marinas, moorings, small hotels and resorts, and cabins for rent. There is little to do except to be spoiled, it is a place of rest.
We left at 1:30 p.m. to cross the west side to Mars Harbour.
I arrived at 15:30 and my position is 26 32.78n and 077 03.58w .
We will be here for a few days before continuing our journey north.
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Richard
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May 1st)
We left Spanish Wells at 07:00 this morning in the direction of the Little Harbour Abaco.
We arrived at 17:35, the trip was made all motor because the wind was almost zero.
Yesterday in Spanish Wells we were protected from waves and wind. However, with no wind, mosquitoes appear quickly. The bottleof Off was handy ...
We anchored in LynYard Cay, north of Little Harbour, our position is 26 21.53n 076 59.14w.
We are well protected from the swell of the Atlantic Ocean and wind.
Here we start visiting the Abacos.
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Richard
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Update of our trip (May 2nd)
Started at 09:45 from Lynyard Cay to Hopetown.
We had a bit of rain and I put on my raincoat for only the 2nd time on my whole trip from Europe.
We are anchored in Elbow Cay, west side in 9' of water so that Wind Spirit has enough water at low tide.
Our position: 26 31.89n 076 58.27w.
We will visit Hopetown by dinghy this afternoon.
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Richard
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Tuesday, Apr 30
I went this morning to Green Cay, Rose Island at 07:30 to go to Spanish Wells. The trip was made under sail with good wind 12-16knots on the open sea through the end of the day.
We used a mooring in the channel of the village. We will visit the village at the end of PM. Starting tomorrow for the Abacos (Little Harbour).
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Richard
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Tuesday, April 23
This morning at 8:30 we went to visit the Island of Warderick Wells with Blow Hole and lots of signs bearing the names of boats that came to visit.
Yesterday we went to see corals and I was able to film a big multi-colored line.
This morning we left around 11:00 to Warderick Wells for Normans Cay, approximately 20NM from our point of departure.
The trip was done with the engine because what little wind we had was directly in front of us.
Tomorrow will be visiting this island and the Allens Cay where Iguanas reign as kings and masters.
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Richard
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Update for Wed, Apr 24
Yesterday, wanting to send my report, my amateur radio did not work.
I tried to fix it but there is nothing I can do here in the boat.
My next report will be transmitted via the Internet.
We left this morning around 11:00 Norman Cay to get to Highborne Cay, a dozen miles further north.
We visited the site of the former drug dealer and the carcass of the plane that crashed into the lagoon.
My position is 24 42n 076 49w.
From here we will visit the Allens Cay where protected iguanas live at risk of extinction.
Our next stop will probably be Nassau.
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Richard
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Update Thurs, Apr 25
We left Highborne Cay this morning at 08:15 and it was a beautiful sail to Nassau 35MN.
I'm anchored in the channel in front of the Yacht Club.
With the changes in current direction, anchoring is a bit more complicated than elsewhere because the space is limited.
We'll stay here a few days time to provision.
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Richard
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Update for Tuesday, April 23
This morning at 8:30 we went to visit the Island of Warderick Wells with Blow Hole and lots of signs bearing the names of boats that came to visit.
Yesterday we went to see corals and I was able to film a big multi-colored line.
This morning we left around 11:00 to Warderick Wells for Normans Cay, approximately 20NM from our point of departure.
The trip was done with the engine because what little wind we had was directly in front of us.
Tomorrow will be visiting this island and the Allens Cay where Iguanas reign as kings and masters.
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Richard
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Update for Wed, Apr 24
Yesterday, wanting to send my report, my amateur radio did not work.
I tried to fix it but there is nothing I can do here in the boat.
My next report will be transmitted via the Internet.
We left this morning around 11:00 Norman Cay to get to Highborne Cay, a dozen miles further north.
We visited the site of the former drug dealer and the carcass of the plane that crashed into the lagoon.
My position is 24 42n 076 49w.
From here we will visit the Allens Cay where protected iguanas live at risk of extinction.
Our next stop will probably be Nassau.
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Richard
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Update Thurs, Apr 25
We left Highborne Cay this morning at 08:15 and it was a beautiful sail to Nassau 35MN.
I'm anchored in the channel in front of the Yacht Club.
With the changes in current direction, anchoring is a bit more complicated than elsewhere because the space is limited.
We'll stay here a few days time to provision.
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Richard
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Sunday, April 21
We left Shroud Cay this morning at 08:45 in direction of Warderick Wells, about 15 nautical miles to the southeast.
The wind was exactly SE so we tacked all the way.
I arrived after Wind Spirit at 16:20 and I'm anchored at 24 22.91n , 076 37.61w.
Tomorrow we will visit the island and coral.
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Richard
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Sat, Apr 20
Today we visited the mangroves of the island of Shroud Cay.
The wind has decreased significantly but the waves are still strong.
So I decided to relocate the boat in a small bay in front of my mooring to be protected from waves.
There is only 6' of water in the bay and ordinary boats do not go there because their draft is 5.5' or +
Indian Summer needs only 4 'and that is why I will go where others can not.
The rolling has ceased and the night will be calmer. The peanut butter jar will remain on the table without moving ...
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Friday, Apr 20
Update of our trip
I left this morning around 10:00 heading to Shroud Cay in the company of Wind Spirit 3.
We all slept badly last night because of strong winds and waves around.
We arrived at Shroud Cay at 1:30 p.m. to strong winds but the waves were a bit more settled.
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We may stay here because the forecasts are for strong winds throughout the weekend.
Everything is ok on board.
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Richard
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Sat, Apr 21
Today we visited the mangroves of the island of Shroud Cay.
The wind has decreased significantly but the waves are still strong.
So I decided to relocate the boat in a small bay in front of my mooring to be protected from waves.
There is only 6' of water in the bay and ordinary boats do not go there because their draft is 5.5' or +
Indian Summer needs only 4 'and that is why I will go where others can not.
The rolling has ceased and the night will be calmer. The peanut butter jar will remain on the table without moving ...
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Richard
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Thurs, Apr 18
I left early this morning from Sampson Cay to go to Warderick wells.
I arrived at 12:20 and my position is 24 23.1n, 076 37.8w .
Andrew and Sabine of Wind Spirit came to join me at the end of the PM.
Tomorrow we will visit the island, the coral and the "Blow Hole".
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Richard
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Wed. Apr 17
I did some errands at the general store of Staniel Cay in the early afternoon. Then I went on to Sampson Cay, the neighboring island group to the north , a big trip navigating through the reefs for an hour and a half.
I went at high tide and there was enough water to pass without problems.
I'm reading a book lent me by Sabine of Wind Spirit, "Adrift". Good thing I didn't read it before the trip. . . .
Tomorrow Pipe Creek.
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Richard
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Tuesday April 16
Left Black Point at 09:00 and stopped at Gaulin Cay. Beautiful beach with small iguanas.
Arrived at Big Majors, close to Staniel Cay. Staniel is a very popular stop for cruisers and there seems to be many shopping for supplies.
There are pigs left free on the island of Big Majors and they come to us when we arrive by dinghy. There is also a cave that was used in the filming of Thunderball (James Bond). I went there today at 17:00, the time of low tide and the view from the interior of the cave is really special. I took pictures and videos underwater. We swim through fish and sometimes some come to bite us, it does not hurt but it is surprising because they come from everywhere.
Tomorrow we head for Pipe Creek.
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Richard
Upon my arrival at Rudder Cut Cay yesterday, I anchored close to the GPS point of the siren Piano buried in water.
I looked for it yesterday afternoon but I had to return to the boat because of the tidal current which increased.
This morning I waited until the current is almost zero to go back, still without success.
I have not found it after two hours in the water.
I left the island in the PM for Little Farmer and my position is 23 57.26n , 076 19.46w.
I'm going to visit the island and tomorrow I will go to Black Point.
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Richard
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Thursday, April 11
I left this morning at 8:30 from beach monument, Georgetwon, to Lee Stocking Island.
I arrived at 14:30.
There were 12-15 knots of wind ESE, and waves 4-6' from NE.
There was a 2-knot current to cross Alderly Pass and with the waves, we had to move quickly to keep control of the boat.
I'm hooked to a mooring ball free, there are 8 available and we are 3 boats at anchor. My position is 23 46.3n, 076 06.3w
Our friends aboard Violin and Wind Spirit should join me tomorrow PM.
I will stay here two days before continuing the ascent to the north.
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Richard
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Quiet day today.
We did some errands in town and dinner at the snack bar next to the dinghy dock.
We took the dinghy and went snorkelling to see some coral south of Georgetown. There was also an old wrecked ship where fish took refuge.
We are anchored near the village for better protection from southerly winds that have been forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning.
Tomorrow, depending on the weather, we may go snorkelling to Fowl Cay where we are told the corals are very nice.
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Wed Apr 3
We left this morning at around 9:00 from Cat Island.
My goal was to go on to Long Island at the tip of Santa Maria.
Bypassing the southwest of Cat Island and pointing in the direction of Long Island, the wind and the waves were too strong and on the nose.
We changed course and we're headed back to Georgetown.
We will be there until François takes the plane on Saturday.
At the moment we are approaching Georgetown and we will arrive at sundown.
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Richard
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Monday, April 1
François and I went this morning at 07:15 from Georgetown towards Cat Island.
We had a good crosswind 15knots average and we arrived at the anchorage 'Old Bight', position 24 14.06n , 075 23.74w at 16:30.
We will spend the night here well sheltered from the SE winds and we will go to New Bight tomorrow, a few miles further north.
There is a small a small river there which flows into Fountain Beach. We will climb the stairs to the monastery at the summit of the mountain.
It is overcast and today was a good day, not too hot to navigate.
I must say that it's been cold here the last few days and a little heat would not be unwelcome.
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Richard
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Easter Sunday, March 31
François arrived yesterday evening as planned.
This morning we changed the genoa for the Yankee as we had east winds of 15-20 knots.
We made an attempt to break away from Stocking Island to get to Cat Island, a navigation of more than 10 hours, but we retraced our steps to anchor near Monument Beach because the waves were too strong and we would have had to sail too close to the wind.
We will go to the beach this PM and we'll see tomorrow what the weather will decide and we'll see if we choose another place to visit.
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Richard
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: Sunday, March 24
After leaving Plana Cays Saturday morning and 34 hours of sailing non-stop, I finally anchored at Georgetown.
I'm at 23, 30n, 075 44w.
I'll spend a week here and check on solutions for my dinghy problem and the fridge.
Since I'm on foot, a Quebec sailor, André de Adventura, will give me a lift to the service dock tomorrow and explain the operation of the site. There is always mutual aid between sailors and when you're in need, it is really appreciated.
Thank you.
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Richard
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Saturday, March 23, 2013 ...
I am sailing the Crooked Island Passage right now in direction for Georgetown.
I will be staying there one week to fix the dinghy and the frig. compressor that went bad today.
On March 30th, my son Francois will fly over here for a week sail to Cat Island, Conception and Rum Cay.
After that I am alone to bring the boat back to NJ.
I intend to see Staniel and other out of the beaten track places on my way to Nassau.
I would like to stop there for a day or two.
Then I want to go to Freeport, Lucaya marina, to check out of the Bahamas and start my sail toward NJ.
I wanted to sail that portion alone but let me think it twice and I will decide in 3 weeks or so.
Depending on weather, I might go direct to Sandy Hook or pass by the Chesapeake bay. If I leave early May, then this is feasible I think.
I could stay on Indian Summer it would not bother me at all.
Sylvie is flying from Montreal to Newark on May 31 (Friday prior to the gala).
I would like to arrange for transportation for her to come back to your place, if this is convenient for you.
Could you recommend a car rental company from who I will make a reservation in advance.
After the Gala, Sylvie and I want to spend some time in NYC at the 79th st marina before heading north together.
I was just thinking about you today wandering how your trip to Europe went.
Take care and talk to you soon.
Richard
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Friday, Mar 22
I left Abraham's Bay at 08:00 toward West Plana Cays (22 35.39N, 073 37.67w) I arrived at 16:15 and the whole trip was done by motor at 5knots.
There was no wind but that should change tomorrow leaving for Rum Cay.
I must get used to the idea that in the Bahamas, the water is clear and here is no exception.
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Richard
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Thursday, Mar 21
I'm leaving tomorrow morning from Mayaguana for West Plana Cay, a navigation of about 43miles and should make it in about 11-12 hours as the winds are low and from the SE.
The next day, Saturday morning, I will go to Rum Cay.
I thought about going to San Salvador but after studying charts and winds, I've changed my mind.
Anyway, there are so many islands to see and so little time to visit that I will have to leave some aside.
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March 19
I left at 16:00 last night from the Sapodilla Bay in Turks & Caicos, to the Island of Mayaguana in the Bahamas.
It was windy, 20-22 knots along the trip and I made ​​54 nautical miles in 10 hours.
I arrived at 02:00 am and I'm rooted in the SW part of the bay because it is the easiest to access in the dark.
I had to anchor quickly because the starboard genoa sheet got rolled into the propeller and the engine choked.
I was anchored in the channel and the current kept the boat in a different angle from the wind and waves and I was tossed around quite a bit.
This morning, in the daylight, I dove in and cleared the propeller 5 minutes.
Thereafter, I left to relocate in the NE of the bay, where the village is located and where the customs officer is located.
Position 22 21.64 N, 072 58.64w.
So, here I do my official entry into the Bahamas.
It is beautiful and the wind decreases.
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Richard
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Monday, March 18
Update of our trip
After a good night's sleep, I left this morning at 10:00 to Sapodilla Bay, Turks & Caicos.
Navigation 3hrs, I arrived at 13:30 in the bay and I looked for the best mooring for the night.
Tomorrow I leave early in the morning to Mayaguana.
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Richard
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Sat, Mar 16
The evening and last night was a little difficult because of the strong winds of 20-25knots NNE direction.
With a NW course, I sailed upwind and with these waves, it was pretty rough.
It was not easy to sleep.
In the middle of the night, I found that the hydro-charger had stopped working.
I immediately noticed that the propeller was not rotating. I was worried that I might have caught a big fish but it was a fishing net that was caught in the propeller.
The AIS is very effective in detecting large vessels. Thanks to it, I avoided two trawlers fishing on the coast of the Dominican Republic.
The wind dropped to 12-13 knots in the PM and this is much more comfortable. The boat is having fun and being a little crazy.
I head to French Cay in Turks & Caicos but I reserve the opportunity to go and anchor at West Caicos anchor if I arrive in the evening as it would be easier for me.
I still have 110 nautical miles to do and I should arrive tomorrow late PM.
I am 20 23n, 070 39w, sailing at 5.5 knots Heading 305.
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Richard
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Thursday, Mar 14
I left this morning from Parguera with good winds, but it faded in PM.
I went right by Mayaguez and I am headed towards the Dominican Republic.
I'm waiting for the winds to return tonight.
Predictions announced wind from the East and ENE, which is not the case because it was from the south all day.
I should arrive in Samana in 30 hours + or -.
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Richard
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Sat.March 9
I arrived last night around 1:00 in the morning after having driven the two boys to the airport.
This morning I made a grocery store run, returned the car, a little washing and prepared the boat to leave.
The wind conditions and waves in the Mona Passage are such that I'll have to wait for the right moment to cross and that means a few days of waiting.
Meanwhile, I'll sail the southern coast of Puerto Rico before going to Boqueron.
I left the "Ponce Yacht and Fishing Club" at 15:00 in the direction of the phosphorescent bay Parguera.
I anchored 17 57.89n, 067 02.14w between small islands in an anchorage area indicated on the chart.
I'll spend a few days here and take advantage of the time to do the tax returns for the family.
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Richard
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Thursday,Mar 7
This morning we went snorkelling on the reef north of the island
of Muertos where we are anchored.
Tomorrow we will go to Ponce to a dock at the local marina. The I'll
rent a car to return Samuel & François to the airport in the evening.
We will take the opportunity to visit the city of Ponce, the northwest
of the island and I'll do some shopping on the return trip.
I leave Saturday for Boqueron from Ponce where I'll wait my
weather window to cross the Mona Passage to Samana in DR.
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Richard
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Thursday 7 March 2013
We started around 11:00 this morning from Salinas to the
island Muertos Molinos, southeast of Ponce.
We are at 17 53.17n, 066 31.76w at anchor in front of the small
beach and buildings of the National Park of Puerto Rico.
Tomorrow morning we will go snorkeling on the other side of the
island.
The beach is beautiful and the water is clear.
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Saturday, Feb 23
On this day of departure for Sylvie, it was very beautiful and not too hot in Lindberg Bay of St Thomas.
Tomorrow, my nephew Samuel arrives in PM and we will go together to Puerto Rico sometime in the next week.
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Richard
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Friday, February 22
We left Xmas Cove at 14:45 for Lindberg Bay where we arrived at 17:10. Position 18 20.10n, 064 58.07w.
Sylvie is flying tomorrow afternoon for Montreal. She will bring my
amateur radio to Mtl for repair and François will bring it back on March
2nd. Until then, I will not post messages unless I have access to internet.
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Richard
Thursday Feb 21
We spent a beautiful day at Magen's Bay, north of St. Thomas.
The north swell stopped in the night and it was very quiet this morning in the bay.
We dined at the beach restaurant among tourists who arrived on cruise ships.
Then we went to Chrismax Cove, on the island of St James, near where we were the other day.
We're at 18 18.73n, 064 44.95w.
There is beautiful coral here and snorkeling is well worth the effort.
Tomorrow we're going to Lindberg Bay to be near the airport for Sylvie's departure Saturday.
Wed, Feb 20
We left this morning at 11:00 in direction north of the island of St. Thomas to reach Magen's Bay.
The North swell was still up and the strong wind from the east meant a difficult trip for Sylvie.
We anchored at 18 21.67N, 064 55.62W in 15 feet of water with sandy turquoise bottom.
We expect to stay here until Friday when I return to Lindberg Bay to be near the airport.
Sylvie will take my amateur radio to my office where a work colleague, Lawrence will repair it.
François will bring it back to me on the following Saturday.
I'll be a week without amateur radio and I will communicate via the Internet when I find a WiFi access point.
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Richard
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February 19, 2013
My amateur radio has a problem with the audio.
I do not hear people talking on the radio, it is silent.
The emails are still working, I will advise you when the problem is fixed.
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Richard
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Monday, Feb 18
We left Francis Bay, on the island of St. John to go to Charlotte Amalie.
We did a bit of shopping and filled up with 13 gallons of drinking water ($ 2.47) at the Yacht Haven Marina.
We immediately went to Brewer's Bay, right next to the airport. It is well sheltered from the north winds which are predicted for us tonight.
Wednesday we go to Magen's Bay on the north side of St. Thomas where the beach is among the 10 most beautiful in the world.
All is well on board.
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Richard
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Saturday, Feb 16
We left at 10:30 from Christmas Cove, on the island St. James in St. Thomas, to Francis Bay, on the island of St. John.
We arrived at 12:00 and we're at 18 21.51n 064 44.88w anchorage National Park St. John.
Mooring buoys of the cost $ 15 per night. . . . $ 10 less than the BVIs.
It's nice and warm but there are often good gusts of wind.
Sylvie is enjoying a good vacation, she is already into her second novel.
We're thinking of staying here two days and then returning to St. Thomas, in the north side Magen's Bay.
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Thurs, Feb 14
We left Charlotte Amalie at 10:00 in direction of St-James Bay, south of St. Thomas and arrived for lunch. This is a beautiful bay, quiet with beautiful turquoise water.
We're at 18, 18.47n, 064, 50.03W.
We used the engine, having the wind and waves on the nose.
We go on the island of St. John in the coming days.
Then I would like to go to Jost Van Dyke in the BVI's and drink a "Pain Killer" to our and your health.
All is well on board.
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Richard
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Thursday, Feb 7
I arrived this afternoon in St. Martin, the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At 14:00 I made customs in Cruz Bay on the island of St. John in the company
of Argo 5 which came just after me.
Then we headed to St Thomas in Red Hook Bay to spend the night.
It is windy and rolling, I have seen better anchorages.
My position is 18 19N, 064 50W.
Tomorrow I will be traveling to Lindberg Bay through Charlotte Amalie for
shopping.
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Richard
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Wed 6 Feb
I left the lagoon of St Martin at 2:45 PM and I am now en route to St. John USVI.
The wind is from the east about 16knots, sailing at a speed of about 4.5nds west 280 degrees.
Waves from NE are crossing and we are rolling from side to side, I guess it will be like this all along the journey. It's okay, it's the autopilot that does the work...
At this speed, I should arrive for dinner.
The dinghy is doing well, hope it will hold.
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Richard
Thurs, Jan 31
I went to St Kitts this morning at 06:45. I passed between Nevis
and the St. Kitts Peninsula and the winds did not helped me.
I left at 08:30 and finally I had 15-20 knots of good wind from the east.
It was going well but the wind faded and some raindrops came, desalting me ....
I arrived at the bay of Colombier in St Barts at 16:45 and
I'm moored on a ball (yellow). I do not know if it's free or not. I'll know soon enough.
There are several Canadian flagged vessels in the anchorage here.
My position is 17 55.49N, 062 52.20W.
I will decide tomorrow if I go to St Martin or if I wait one more day.
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I went to St Kitts this morning at 06:45. I passed between Nevis and the St. Kitts Peninsula and the winds did not helped me.
I left at 08:30 and finally I had 15-20 knots of good wind from the east.
It was going well but the wind faded and some raindrops came, desalting me ....
I arrived at the bay of Colombier in St Barts at 16:45 and I'm moored on a ball (yellow). I do not know if it's free or not. I'll know soon enough.
There are several Canadian flagged vessels in the anchorage here.
My position is 17 55.49N, 062 52.20W.
I will decide tomorrow if I go to St Martin or if I wait one more day.
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Wed, Jan 30
I left Deshaies in Guadeloupe last night at 20:30.
I sailed all night to St Kitts passing southwest of Montserrat.
The wind was 14-18nds of NE and waves of 1-2M NE and North.
I arrived at anchor in White House Bay at 10:30.
There are only two other boats at anchor and the place is quiet with little waves.
I rest today and head to St. Barths tomorrow if the wind and waves allow, otherwise the next day.
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Richard
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Sunday, January 27, 2013
I left Malendure Bay, Pigeon Island at 12:45 and I arrived at the bay of Deshaies at 15:00.
I went all the way with the engine because there was no wind. The sky is overcast this morning and it rains occasionally.
Position 16 18.45n, 061 47.78w
I'll make my way out of Guadeloupe at Deshaies.
Next step: Antigua tomorrow or Tuesday.
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