Monthly Archives: April 2013

Domain is now registered

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Neil

It’s been an action-packed few days. Well OK that’s from the perspective of an old retired guy where going for coffee can occupy half a day! On Friday and Saturday the Chimney Guys installed the marble tile around our fireplace. … Continue reading →

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The Dream … and The Tour

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Neil

This summer I will be embarking on an adventure of a lifetime. Back in high school I bought a 10-speed bicycle. I started hearing stories of people doing long rides across parts of the country and I remember thinking how … Continue reading →

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April 19, 2013

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Neil

It has been a busy time since my last post from Barbados. Our trip home was not without adventure. After enduring nearly 6 hours of an infant in the row in front of us screaming at the top of his … Continue reading →

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April 7, 2013

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Neil

Today was a day to just take it easy. Following a late breakfast we walked along the beach, stopped for an ice cream, and enjoyed ice cold drinks at a beachside bar. Back at the hotel I got caught up … Continue reading →

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April 6, 2013 – Departure Day

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Neil

It was with mixed emotions that I sat on the bow and stared out over Charlestown Bay enjoying the early morning sun on our last day aboard Dakota Dream. As always at the end of any great trip one is … Continue reading →

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April 5, 2013

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Neil

This morning we had a very leisurely breakfast of bacon and eggs as we only had a short way to go back to Canouan. Slipping our mooring we motored out of Salt Whistle Bay and raised sails (both the main … Continue reading →

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April 4, 2013

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Neil

7:45 am. The anchor is up and we are underway for the longest sail of our trip back past Canouan to Salt Whistle Bay, Mayreau. With a nice 15 kn. wind we sailed along at nice comfortable 5 kn. At … Continue reading →

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April 3, 2013

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Neil

Finally the wind is behind us. Cruising along a 5.5 kn. on a broad reach under genoa alone it was a beautiful morning sail. It was a little tricky getting away from the dock in Blue Lagoon but we made … Continue reading →

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April 2, 2013 – Island Tour

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Neil

While enjoying our morning coffee, Rick struck a deal with a local taxi driver to take us on a tour of part of the island. The price was quite reasonable and was less than another driver had quoted us last … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2013

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Neil

Close hauled and sailing at 7 kn. with the first reef in the main, it was a great start to the day. We had left Mustique around 8:15 and were headed in a northwesterly direction towards Blue Lagoon on the … Continue reading →

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