Category: Grenada

The Grenada Morning Net – Channel 66

The sailing community, on and around the lovely island of Grenada, is quite large and fairly well-established. That’s because this island is so far south and on the “Hurricane Line” (12º 40′ N).  Cruisers from around the world, many annually, go to one of a variety of safe anchorages around the island to avoid hurricane season.  Many of those that… Read more →

This is One Horny Town

The marina is located fairly proximate to a busy road. It can be noisy at times because of all the honking. The locals use the horn as a form of communication. Mostly, they honk to say hello. Because the island has a relatively small population of about a hundred thousand, everyone seems to know each other – which means there… Read more →

It’s Lobster Season

After getting back to the marina, Anna Marie and I were able to successfully repair the domestic water pump.  It took me about four hours and four gallons of sweat to remove the pump, install the new brushes, and re-install it. After taking off the pump cover, I realized that I could have changed the brushes without removing the pump… Read more →