The sail to Martinique was actually mostly motor sailing, as we had light winds on the nose until we were about 50 nm away. Those last 50 were very enjoyable as the winds turned to the east and built. We arrived November 16, 2016. We docked in La Marin at the Marina du Marin where Chantiers Amel has one of… Read more →
With the knowledge that the boat wasn’t sinking, and the belief that the fish would not do any damage to the hull, I slept well that night. We all got up around 0530 the following morning, as Jesse James’ Maxi Taxi Service was scheduled to pick us up at 0600, and drive us to the US Embassy for our 0715… Read more →
Some time in August 2016, the former owners (David and Marian – D&M) and we agreed on a price and signed a contract for sale. Based on their schedule and prior plans, we agreed to meet at the boat in early November, get the boat ready for the water, and then have her surveyed. The major downer for this schedule… Read more →