Really liking the videos! Any more info you can give when making these hops or passages would be great, like what you looked for in the weather report, wind direction and strength, etc.
In the winter, the wind in the eastern Caribbean stays north of east and rarely dips below the high teens. So to go north, we are looking for the gradient wind to drop down below 15 knots and to get south of east or due east at the worst. Even when we see that forecast, we know that the gaps between the islands will probably be a little worse. Those rare instances are usually caused by or associated with a strong cold front that goes across the US and makes it all the way through the Bahamas before stalling just north of the eastern Caribbean. It will disrupt the trade winds and give the good conditions.
Yep, we pretty much always use the center board these days. 20 degree heel is pretty standard in winds in the Caribbean for us and what you were seeing in this vid. And, it doesn't take much more until we are at 25-30 like just the other day in Guadeloupe.
Great episode! One question - when stopping by and 'yellow flagging' in a country overnight to rest without checking in, do you need to contact anyone with the port/customs/authorities over the radio to let them know your intention or have permission? Thanks!
Thanks! Each country is either more or less serious about needing to contact ahead of time (by email, for example) and/or calling on the radio on approach. Sometimes they say you need to email, then no one responds. Same with the radio. We have done it all the different ways.
You guys are really kicking it! This shows what you need to do sometimes as sailors: just go! Inspirational!
Those days and just a few more about a month later were the only good sailing days for about three months! Lucky we went then for sure!
Looking forward to next episode 👀🤓
Getting closer to adventures in St Francois and our sail to Marie Galante!
Good trip sailing ⛵️...!!
Yeeeeehaw!
Love it!
Thank you!
That water maker is a real game changer especially the high capacity 30/gallons per hour
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Yes! Our cruising lives are definitely changed now. Much different than "camping" finally.
Love it 😊
Thank you!
Great sailing, thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
That was a nice sail to get back into the swing of things but now you'll have to share the island's with other's, enjoy 🏴☠️🍺
Sure was! Yes, the islands are full of other visitors now. Lots more parties! :)
Really liking the videos! Any more info you can give when making these hops or passages would be great, like what you looked for in the weather report, wind direction and strength, etc.
In the winter, the wind in the eastern Caribbean stays north of east and rarely dips below the high teens. So to go north, we are looking for the gradient wind to drop down below 15 knots and to get south of east or due east at the worst. Even when we see that forecast, we know that the gaps between the islands will probably be a little worse. Those rare instances are usually caused by or associated with a strong cold front that goes across the US and makes it all the way through the Bahamas before stalling just north of the eastern Caribbean. It will disrupt the trade winds and give the good conditions.
Thanks for taking us along again . Holiday looks happy , not over driving the boat , 20 degree heel ? Center board down ? Wish we were there .
Yep, we pretty much always use the center board these days. 20 degree heel is pretty standard in winds in the Caribbean for us and what you were seeing in this vid. And, it doesn't take much more until we are at 25-30 like just the other day in Guadeloupe.
20 is my wife’s favourite number as well . Thank you for another great video from paradise .
Great episode! One question - when stopping by and 'yellow flagging' in a country overnight to rest without checking in, do you need to contact anyone with the port/customs/authorities over the radio to let them know your intention or have permission? Thanks!
Thanks! Each country is either more or less serious about needing to contact ahead of time (by email, for example) and/or calling on the radio on approach. Sometimes they say you need to email, then no one responds. Same with the radio. We have done it all the different ways.