This isn’t our boat – just one that started with us – possibly Danica? After two weather delays, we finally left Santa Marta on a perfect day for sailing – sunny, 10-15 knot winds on the rear quarter – had the yellow spinnaker up for the start and that was it. Cobin did the honors […]
First day of sailing was . . .
Rather anti-climactic. They delayed our start once again due to Colombian Coast Guard advisories and some concerns about large waves so there was not any sailing. We discussed leaving anyway, as 8 boats from the rally did, but decided that since it is our first leg of the rally, we would try the Official Start […]
World ARC begins
Greetings. After many promises and good intentions, I have failed miserably at keeping up with this blog. And yet, here we are. Together again. We are in Santa Marta, Colombia, on the cusp of the beginning of our adventure with the World ARC. The start was delayed from today until tomorrow due to high winds, […]
Crossing the Atlantic
All available space is crammed with supplies. The boat has been scrubbed, inside and out. We’ve been briefed, had safety demonstrations, and celebrated various holidays and events. We’re ready to cross the Atlantic tomorrow! Check our progress here or here.
Fog of Africa
About three days ago, we arrived in Africa for the first time for all of us except Joe who has visited before (but not this part). It was surreal to be eating fish and chips in a British pub in Gibraltar and then, 28 hours later, arrive in Mohammedia, Morocco – a far cry from […]
The Pit of Despair
We were having a pleasant stay in a little anchorage off the northeast coast of Sardinia with our new American friends on their catamaran, Sophie. Our kids had traveled back and forth between the boats over the course of a few days and were generally having a great time. We were enjoying ourselves as well. […]
The Day Charm Didn’t Sink
Lara, Cobin and Marin were installing required US Coast Guard stickers in the engine compartments when Cobin found this. It is a little hard to tell from the picture but yes, that is saltwater – about 15 inches worth. The blue thing is the exhaust trap. Glad we were tied to the dock when this […]
How Charm got her name
We had to name “the boat.” I came up lists of gods and goddesses. Joe came up with groups of animal names. We asked the kids. The finalists that I remember were Shiver, Charm, and maybe Zephyr, the west wind. Joe had all kinds of cool names for groups of animals – did you know […]