Category Archives: Random Bits of Living

Nice Sail on Bight of Eluthera

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Captain

With a rather gusty wind from the East, from 14 to 23 kts, we set sail from Hatchett Bay to Glass Window just a few miles NNW along the protected waters of the bight. As you can see, it was … Continue reading →

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Friends in the Exumas

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Captain

We found our HHN sailing friends, the crews of Mahina and Pearl of Penzance, quietly anchored in the lee of Big Majors Cay, providing them with a glorious sunset entrance. Soon after anchor, we were joining them for sundowners… for … Continue reading →

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S/V Fin, Morehead City, NC to Brunswick, GA – Dec 2018

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Captain

On Dec 15, with provisions, fuel and water aboard, Fin slipped the lines from Yacht Haven Marina in Morehead City, NC shortly after 10 am. Our plan was to continue down the ICW as conditions in the Atlantic were still … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Fajardo

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Sandy Bottom

Sailing Life… Sometimes nature rewards you with a magnificent moment that quickly vanishes before your eyes. Was it a dream? As the sun began to rise this full rainbow flashed over Fajardo, PR. I was lucky to capture the moment, … Continue reading →

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Megan’s Bay

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Sandy Bottom

I have always remembered Megan’s Bay on the North side of St. Thomas, USVI, as a popular but secluded place. When I first visited, the hills were covered with green shrubs and no houses. Now nearly the entire bay is … Continue reading →

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Good morning Caribbean!

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Sandy Bottom

In contrast to the arriving cold front in Marineland, FL, I awoke almost too warm for clothes. There was a nice cool breeze drifting through the boat as my eyes opened. “Where am I?” I wondered. The sun was coming … Continue reading →

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What a beautiful day!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Sandy Bottom

I awoke to a chill from the North early this morning. The temperatures dropped about 30 degrees F from last night. It was dark and cold on the boat and I could not sleep. I fixed a hot cup of … Continue reading →

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Drive along back roads to Annapolis

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

Wanting to get away from boat projects today,   I took a little drive up to Annapolis along the back roads, stopping to take a few pictures along the way. The e are several little marinas on Rock Hold Creek … Continue reading →

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Moon Set over Herrington

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

Watching the moon set over the boat yard reminds me of being on anchor. Oh how I miss the water.

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Full Moon Over Herrington Harbour

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Sandy Bottom

A few nights ago, there was a full moon rising over the boat yard. Chances are it rose where you live too but in case you did not witness it, I took this picture as proof. It appears much larger … Continue reading →

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