Tag Archives: bahamas

Our First Taste of the Exumas: Living Large at Highbourne Cay

Posted on September 21, 2019 by

While I feel very lucky Phillip and I cruised the Abacos last year when they were still intact, I feel even more lucky that in “blog time” I am now able to share the wonderful islands that still remain.  I don’t … Continue reading →

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The Best Dorian Relief: Go Visit the Spared Bahamian Islands!

Posted on September 10, 2019 by

I’ve been struggling to write this, or write or post anything actually, here at HaveWind in the tragic aftermath of Dorian.  I can only imagine what it is like right now, boots on the ground, with fresh water and supplies running … Continue reading →

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One of the Bahamas’ Best Kept Secrets: Andros

Posted on August 23, 2019 by

Phillip and I had no plans to stop in Andros on our last voyage through the Bahamas.  Although we do have a good friend who told us (when we were planning our first trip to the Bahamas in 2017) that it … Continue reading →

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Fish Off the Hook – MY Scariest Moment of the Trip

Posted on August 3, 2019 by

Do you see it in the photo? That fish is off the hook! Literally!  Looking back, I still can’t believe Phillip and I actually got that one into the cockpit, but the pics are proof: WE DID! Ahoy followers!  After that stretchy sidebar, it’s now … Continue reading →

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My Best De-Docking Yet!

Posted on July 11, 2019 by

Man am I proud to tell this story.  You all know what a stupidly frightening part of cruising docking has been for me. I’ve shared many times on this platform my worst fears in cruising.  Number one has to be hurricanes—the sickening feeling that everything … Continue reading →

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Our Best Day and Worst Day, Both in Bimini

Posted on July 1, 2019 by

It’s a small boat, right?  I mean, I know it depends on whether you’re getting tossed around in some gnarly sea conditions. Then 35-feet is quite a small boat, way too small.  You’d much rather be on a 900-foot cargo ship then.  On the other … Continue reading →

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Birthday Tribute: 37 Reasons Why This Past Voyage Was Our Best Yet

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

Reason No. 1: My GoPro Broke Our First Day in the Bahamas. Why is that a good thing? Because it was the universe telling me to just live in the moment—to see, taste, and feel it, rather than film it. … Continue reading →

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People With Gusto! Article in SAIL Magazine

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

If someone were to ask us what cruising is about, I’m sure Phillip and I would say the adventure, the travel, the freedom, the challenges, but I’m confident our answer would also include “the people.” The people Phillip and I … Continue reading →

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My Bags Are Packed: Boat Prep for the Bahamas

Posted on April 19, 2019 by

Or maybe I should say: “My Jerries are strapped.  I’m ready to go.  Standing here outside your … dorade-oh.”  I’m great with lyrics. Ahoy crew!  Phillip and I are getting excited to shove off soon for the Bahamas again.  We love that area! … Continue reading →

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New Anchor: Sarca Excel No. 4 (37-lbs) – Research and Selection

Posted on April 11, 2019 by

Ask 10 sailboat owners what is the best anchor and you will get 20 opinions.  One, because we are opinionated (because this is important stuff!) and two, because—as is the case with almost everything in boating, it’s a compromise—it’s hard to … Continue reading →

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