Monthly Archives: January 2023

Smll Change in Plan

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Bill Kinney

We are now underway. We cleared out of customs in Sint Maarten yesterday afternoon, and were on time for the 10:30 bridge opening this morning. Back out on the ocean, we are headed west. Instead of sailing straight to the … Continue reading →

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The Poor Little Bridge

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Bill Kinney

Simpson Bay Lagoon during “The Season” (December to May) is visited by a crowd of SuperYachts. In the world of very high end yachting it is generally agreed that a yacht becomes “super” when it is more than 40 meters … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it IS a Coincidence!

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Bill Kinney

The Rules One of the first rules of troubleshooting a complex system is: “There are no coincidences.” The rational here is that if multiple symptoms appear at the same time, they always have a common cause, because that is just … Continue reading →

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Last from Iles des Saintes

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Bill Kinney

In our travels we have gotten several steps ahead of our posts, so I hope you can forgive a couple quick posts to catch up. Here are just a few more photos and historical commentary from the Iles des Saintes. … Continue reading →

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Iles des Saintes: If you come:

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Bill Kinney

Since we would encourage everybody cruising the Caribbean to visit this delightful place at least once, here are some practical tips that are current as of the beginning of 2023. The red outlined areas on the charts are places with … Continue reading →

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