Author Archives: Bill Kinney

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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A New Place

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Bill Kinney

We are tied up in the bay of Terre-de-Haut, an island part of the Iles des Saintes group that is just south of, and part of, Guadeloupe, which is in turn an overseas department of France. Our trip up from … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Bill Kinney

Some of our friends and readers are in warm places, some are struggling with (or maybe even enjoying?) an unusually cold and snowy holiday. No matter what your weather, stay safe and enjoy! No matter if Santa comes down your … Continue reading →

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And That Is Done!

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Bill Kinney

One of the fun things I get to do is work with people who are new to Amels. Sometimes it is their first “big” boat. I have been there, and I know the complexities can seem overwhelming. I try hard … Continue reading →

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if Fast is Fun..

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Bill Kinney

If fast is fun, we are having a ball! With 17 to 20 knots of wind on the beam, we are barreling through the water at 9 to over 10 knots. Skies are clear, with a bright moon. The sea … Continue reading →

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Off Honduras

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Bill Kinney

The delivery of this Amel Super Maramu continues to go well. A few teething problems, but a lot less than you might expect from a boat that has been docked for five years. The new owners did a great job … Continue reading →

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Finally, Sailing!

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Bill Kinney

The delivery process so far has been smooth. Travel to the Islands of Panama went smoothly, and without a hitch. We got underway pretty much right on schedule after filling the tanks with water and fuel. As is normally expected, … Continue reading →

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Island Hopping

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Bill Kinney

I (Bill) am off on a long delivery of an Amel Super Maramu. The boat is currently in Bocas del Toro, Panama and it will end up in Corpus Christi, Texas, about a fortnight’s sail. Of course, I am not … Continue reading →

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