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Capella |
Mike
and Angela |
They
are enjoying the Mediterranean and have a great article in the Feb.SSCA
Bulletin on Venice. They have found the Adriatic Sea to be a very
cruiser-friendly region. feb. 04 |
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Abu
Dai |
Broz
and Ann |
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Long time visitors to Trinidad and avid golfers, Ann recently broke her ankle on the golf course. She has now recuperated and is anxious to "get going". nov 03 |
After
Five |
Don
and Connie |
They
started sailing 30 years ago and sold all their assets to move aboard
5 years ago, transiting the East Coast and island hopping in the Bahamas.
They are now looking forward to new places and faces. feb. 04 |
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Ahquabi |
Bruce and Pam |
They have just completed a cruise in Borneo (See SSCA Bulletin May 2004) for a complete guide. Their plans for 2004 are to cross the Indian Ocean, visiting the Maldives, Chagos, The Seychelles and Kenya. May 04 | |
Aquavit |
Gary
and Suzanne |
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Enjoying Trinidad. |
Argonauta |
Julius and Sally |
They are amongst the regatta with Maritime Express and presently at anchor in the Marquesas. June 03 UPDATE: Presently in enjoying Tonga july 03 UPDATE: Reported seeing Mars in the Yasawa Group, Fiji. oct 03 UPDATE: they are busy in Fiji with a boat painting project. nov 03 UPDATE: Enjoying Fiji for the Holidays.jan 04 UPDATE: While the boat waits patiently on the hard in Fiji, Sally is enjoying her visit in Australia. She returns to Latouka, Fiji soon to visit Ha'api islands with friends and Julius is tending to "biz" in the states before rejoining her in March. jan.04 They are both back on the boat and working hard to get back in the water. May 04 | |
Ariadne |
Herb
& Lou |
After
an extensive visit in Trinidad, they left the boat for a short sabbatical
in Florida. Then plan to return in May and sail to Tobago. feb. 04
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Athena |
Paul |
He
will be leaving Sandusky for the Caribbean this summer via the St.
Lawrence. His next two-year plan is to enjoy the sun and fun. mar.
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Autumn
Wind |
Paul
and Vivien |
After nearly a year, Paul has beat a battle with cancer. Now back aboard in Trinidad and looking forward to splashing. nov 03 | |
Avion |
Roy
and Beverly |
What a wonderful web site! We are in Trinidad, been here since the end of October. Roy misses playing bridge with you. TTSA is not the same without you. We have been doing a lot of boat projects, but hope to leave here sometime in June with Venezuela as our next stop. We will be doing the Western Caribbean and eventually heading back to the U.S. may 03 UPDATE: They are enjoying the sites in Cartagena and will be moving on to the San Blas Island in the near future. Apr. 04 | |
Auspicious |
Lood
and Amanda |
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Boat is happy in water in Savannah with Lood waiting for Amanda to return
from South Africa so they can get back to sailing. aug 03 UPDATE:
After 18 months, they are finally back
on the road. Presently in Bimini then on to Georgetown, Conception Island
and then??? who knows jan. 04 UPDATE:
They are presently enjoying Georgetown. Lood is even playing bridge.
apr.04 |
Austerity |
Roger
and Joyce |
After
years circumnavigating the Caribbean, a paren't ailing health has
called them home and the boat is on the market. ( wcj2814@earthlink.net
) dec. 03 |
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Australia
31 |
Bernie
& Yvonne |
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We
travelled South Africa, Kenya and Uganda and are now just enjoying
family and friends in South Africa before returning to the boat. This
year we will sail for a year, as we have been off the boat far too
much in the last few years. May 1, we are off to Curacao then San
Blas Islands and Cuba eventually. Email ( berniek@austarnet.com.au
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Bajan
Kiss |
John
and Margaret |
Visiting in Spain since July they will return to the boat in November in Florida. aug 03 UPDATE: They returned to the boat in Jan. and have just been splashed. Relaxing is the order of the day. Apr. 04 | |
BachaMama |
John
and Chi Chi |
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In Trinidad for the birthday concert and the Denyse Plummer concert. Now off cruising to meet friends in Venezuela. nov 03 |
Ballerina |
Roger |
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Roger and Ballerina are now New Zealanders officially. His next cruise will in Sept. when he plans to circumnavigate North and South Islands, returning to home port in May of next year. Note: Ballerina was the second boat to go up to Macareo river in Venezuela and we look forward to his story. july 03 |
Banjo |
Tom
& Donna |
Banjo finally left the Caribbean after 7 great years. We were both very sad to leave until we got to the Bahamas. "It's better in the Bahamas" is an apt description. The only flaw to paradise is too many sharks but I guess we'll get used to them. Banjo is in Cocoa, FL for 2 weeks while we travel to visit family. Then we'll transit the ICW to the Chesapeake Bay, staying there until October. We're planning a side trip to the San Juan Islands & Seattle this summer. Winter will take us back to Florida & the Bahamas with another side trip to Bonaire in January to visit our island friends & dive, dive, dive. june 03 | |
Baraka |
Niels
and Ruth |
Boat previously owned by Paul and Kim of South Africa has been sold to Niels and Ruth who will keep the name of the boat. They are both working for Budget Marine and are fixing up Dignity to be sold. Paul and Kim are presently sailing their new boat to Trinidad from the BVIs. nov 03 UPDATE; After considerate refitting, they are now off to their first Rally at Grenada with Leslie and Geoff from P.R. as crew. Good Luck! feb. 04 | |
Bel
Ami |
Chris |
Chris provides concise weather information for the Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean. His email address is ( chris@mwxc.com ) Almost 10 years ago, David Jones started the Caribbean Weather Center to provide customized weather information to vessels in the Caribbean with Chris as a partner. Chris studied Meteorology in college and has been forecasting weather and having fun around boats since he was 10 years old. For the past 5 years he's been Cruising full-time (now on "Bel Ami", a 1966 Morgan 34' sloop) and forecasting weather in the Bahamas and US East Coast. Chris uses his expertise in SSB radio and e-mail, satellite phone technology and marine electronics and computers to forecast the weather each day while he's out there Cruising. Chris is currently forecasting from "Bel Ami" in the Florida/Bahamas region, and will arrive in the Caribbean this Spring.Feb 04 See Link to Carib Wx. | |
Black
Cat |
Presently enjoying Trinidad on their catamaran nov 03 | ||
Bob's
Joy |
Bob
and Joy |
They have just moved onto their new Endeavor 43. Joy is still in Spain but will join Bob in one month. The new boat will bear the same name. nov 03 | |
Bon
Accord |
Kathy
& Bob |
They are in Trinidad playing and smiling with the Dolphins. (Read her full account in the April issue of The Boca ) may 03 |
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Borealis
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Glen
and Michelle |
Have just left Trinidad heading West. nov 03 | |
Braveheart |
Gerry
and Gerda |
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With Capt. Hugh, the couple will now be working this catamaran in the Virgin Islands. Gerry's father will sail their previous boat SY Sojourn. Gerda has written a cookbook for cooking aboard. nov 03 |
Breaking
Wind |
Their previous boat was "Mariah" that was sold in '99. Randy is presently finishing re-fit on new boat they hope to splash in one month. Then they will continue cruising the Bahamas and in the ICW. May 04 | ||
Dan |
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Dan on "Calliope" continues to reign as the unofficial Mayor for the Yachties in Panama feb 03 UPDATE: Boat is on the hard in Cartagena while Dan enjoys Florida for the Holidays. jan 04 UPDATE: He is now back on his boat after an extended visit in Florida. May 04 | |
Camryka |
Carl,
Mary and Mandy |
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We
are still in the Dulce, Guatemala, having lolled along like a marble
in a basin to get here. Just got back from helping Jim and Francie
bring GALADRIEL back across Atlantic from Med. Thinking about braving
easting in CAMRYKA to do some of the best parts again.
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Canadian
Flyer |
Larry
& Bev |
They
have been enjoying the Louisiade Archipelago, Papua New Guinea and
have a great article in the Nov. SSCA Bulletin of interest to cruisers
who may be headed that way. dec. 03 |
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Canadian
Sunset |
Jim & June | They have just completed another leg of their voyage - Kenya to India. They are presently in Malaysia. feb. 04 | |
Caribee |
Cheryl
& Hubby |
Are in Trinidad presently being amazed by the Leatherback Turtles that annually lay their eggs on the beach at Maturo Bay. may 03 | |
Cassotis |
Les |
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I'm in Martinique having sailed here from Margarita. This is not a trip I recommend since it took me seven days, 750 miles every inch hard on the wind. I was single handed but the boat sails well to windward and I managed plenty of sleep. The rumb line is only 250 miles but the current and wind make life difficult. I plan to cruise north to the Saints in a few weeks and then to run to the south for the hurricane season. Probably Grenada and hope to find some bridge there. april 03 UPDATE: Les was trying to make the birthday concert in Trinidad. He had just finished a boat delivery; but he is still up island with his engine on the dock waiting for parts. UPDATE: Les is presently on a boat delivery leaving Oz as we speak and expects to arrive in St. Lucia Apr. 04 feb. 04 UPDATE: The first leg was uphill, filled with breakdowns, and he is licking his wounds in N.Z. at the momentm awaiting funds from the owner.. feb. 04 UPDATE While waiting in New Zealand, the boat has been seized by the creditors and Les and crew are awaiting sale and payment while they enjoy the beauties of the Island. Apr. 04 |
Celtic
Castle |
Brian
& Meg |
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Has been returning to the Caribbean from Norway for nearly 2 years.He is having too much fun in Portugal. april 03 UPDATE: No wonder Brian hasn't arrived in Trinidad as yet, just see what he's gone and done! Congratulations Brian and Meg! They have left Gibraltar. They are presently re-fitting their boat for the trip to Ceuts, Morocco, Portimao, the Canaries and hope to arrive in Trinidad for Christmas. Meg, who is an accomplished flute player, enjoyed many opportunities for performing while in Gibraltar. - the most auspicious occasion was playing for the Queen's Birthday june 03 UPDATE: December 23 they began their Atlantic crossing. They will be at 14N, 30W for Christmas and 13N, 50W to celebrate New Years. Feliz Natal E Novo Ano. feb 04 UPDATE: Since arriving in Trinidad, they have been busy; TLC for the boat, entertaining friends from home, turtle watching, enjoying a trip up the Macareo River in Venezuela, and now departing for Los Testigos and showing Meg more of Venezuela before they haul out for bottom painting. May 04 |
Champagne |
Jim
Huber |
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On his 2nd circumnavigation and expects to be in Trinidad June 2003.
Check on him and read his adventures at ( www.saltworkscreek.com/champagne.htm ) aug 03 |
Cheshire
Cat |
Dave |
Long time visitor to Trinidad from the UK is back from England. His health is much improved. nov 03 | |
Chrys
Mer |
Jean-Denis Marie-Paule & Chris |
After 27 days of sailing we dropped the hook at Horta, Azores. Everything went beautifully... the boat, the sailing, the weather and the ambiance on the boat, just perfect. We went thru one depression but managed well thru it. We should be leaving Azores within a week heading Gibraltar and then Costa Del Sol... Chris must go back to work by then but Marie-Paule will join me at Malaga. july 03 | |
Chula
Mula |
Anne
& Steve |
We left Cartagena Colombia on Thursday, 3-20 03 and have sailed and motored in 8-10' seas and flat calm seas, a really mixed bag. We are doing very well and enjoying the trip. Our first land fall will be the Grand Cayman Island, hopefully tomorrow before dark | |
| M/V Contrail has once again cast off and crossed the Gulf Stream. Contrail's home for the next 2 years is Nassau Harbour Club which is across the bridge from Atlantis. We are here to build a home for a friend. Please visit when you are passing through. feb 03 UPDATE They've taken Contrail out to play and are visiting in Eleuthra. They found the island busy recovering their previous economic stability and plan to return at a later date with their motor-cycles to see more. Apr.04 |
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Cookie
Monster |
Richard
& Nancy |
They are preparing for a transit northbound in the ICW in May.april 03 UPDATE: They have now sold their powerboat and have returned to sailing again on a Morgan Classic 41 that they dailed down from Savannah, Ga. They had a cold but beautiful trip down the ICW and enjoyed Jeklyy and Cumberlands Islands on their way. They hope to see everyone again in the Bahamas. May 04 | |
Copasetic |
Conrad
and Kathy |
They were in in New Zealand some weeks ago. They hired a camper van and took off and toured around North Island - had a ball, and also a nice visit with old friends from "Ferdinand". I think that they're back in the States again, they left from NZ to do the same thing in Australia. april 03 UPDATE: Hello everyone! This is a wonderful way to keep in touch! We've been back in States since '99 and in 2001 bought a home on St Johns Rv, FL with Copasetic sitting at our dock. Re-fit almost done and we are off somewhere this December. Dockside has us doing fun activities like motorcycling, camping and airplane trips to NZ and OZ but oh, how we can't wait to get back to that life on the boat! Miss all our cruising friends and places. Loved all the visits from those we have seen. Enjoy every day!! UPDATE: Conrad and Kathy Have been in the states since '99 and bought on river in 2001. Boat is being refit at their own dock. Nearly done and we can hardly wait to get back out cruising. nov 03 UPDATE; Welaka, FL on the St.John's River is home. Still cruising the Bahamas too. Everything is still Copasetic -- fresh water river -- nothing grows on bottom!! MAY 04 | |
Coral
Moon |
Allen
and Janet |
From the U.K., they will soon head north. nov 03 | |
Corine |
Carson
and Anne-Marie |
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Has made the trip between San Diego and Mazatlan the hard way - sailing
north! Read about his trip at ( www.webspawner.com/users/carsonhowe/ ) aug 03 UPDATEL He has a new website now www.carsonhowe.com They are still in Matzatlan at this time. May 04 |
Cuchara |
Robin
and Warren |
In Polynesia, they followed the sailors' tradition and got tatooed. Recently made the passage from Raiatea to Tonga. nov 03 | |
Dakare |
Dan
and Karen |
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They are presently in Trinidad preparing to continue east and transit the Canal in early 2004. Then they will follow the Coconut Milk Run to Polynesia. UPDATE: They are presently in Spain on Leg 2 of their 'round the world' adventure. For more information on Leg 1 and their continuing story visit their website at ( www.dakare.com ) aug 03 |
Daniel
K |
Lynne
and hubby |
Presently enjoying Acapulco, Mexico with ten other cruising yachts. Read her article, "Lock It or Lose It" in the June issue of The Boca. june 03 UPDATE: The boat is in Scotland Bay being prepared for putting up for sale. The family will be living on their new boat "Elizabeth Ann". Interesting article in Dec. Boca written by them about Scotland Bay. dec 03 | |
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Ron and Helena left Galveston last year bound for St. Thomas where Ron enjoys sail making. Helena has been teaching Spanish. mar 03 UPDATE: Ron came to Trinidad to do some refinishing on the boat. He arrived in time for the birthday concert. Helena has just started a new job at a real estate office in St. Thomas and was unable to accompany him. nov 03 | ||
| Sarah and G.B. are enjoying a respite from being on the move in New Zealand. They have visited the "America's Cup" and are presently enjoying the competition of the Louis Vitton Cup Races. mar 03 UPDATE: Djarka has left N.Z. and have been trying to snorkel and avoid the many reefs in Fiji. En route they were held up at South Mineroa Reef for five days waiting out a passing gale. They will be departing Fiji bound for Vanuatu and New Caledonia and will spend the cyclone season in Oz. aug 03 UPDATE: After 3 months of dodging reefs in Fiji, they made a quick 3-day sail to Vanuatu where they are resting before continuing on to Oz.UPDATE: We have enjoyed our time here in Vanuatu, we have seen volcanoes erupting, dancing men in skimpy nambas and dancing bare breasted women, and dived the wreck of the Coolidge yet we really look forward to Australia. We will be heading to Bundaberg in a week or so, more or less. We want real movies, ice cream and lettuce. nov 03 UPDATE: After enjoying Fiji and Vanuatu, they are now in Oz, near Brisbane with a lovely beach just across the street from their marina where they boogie board daily. Plans to stay in Oz for 18 months with a visit home during summer. feb 04 | |||
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Bill, still single since his Russian wife returned home, is in St. Maarten checking out the chicks. mar 03 UPDATE: He's finally leaving Sint Maarten after seventeen weeks. Bill reports, "It's always a bit of a chore getting to Martinique, but after that it's downhill to Trinidad. It will take me the customary two months to reach Trinidad." april 03 UPDATE: Bill was in Trinidad at Tropical Marine for the birthday concert and now has left for St. Maarten. nov 03 UPDATE: Bill has returned to Sint Maarten for the festive season. This year, the debate begins, should I do another year or return, via the Bahamas, to the US and Canada. Stay tuned. jan 04 | ||
Double
Bells |
Gerard
& Barbara |
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After
a crazy visit in Charlotte Amalie, USVI, they visited Salinas, Ponce
and Boqueron, Puerto Rico. They are presently in Luperon, D.R. april
03 UPDATE: Having had
pleasant visits and reunions in Sapodilla Bay-Turks & Caicos &
Rum Cay, they are presently in the Bahamas April 03 UPDATE:
They have visited all of Florida, including Disney World
and have been visiting American Historical sights on their way north
in the ICW. Presently at Norfolk, hoping hulls hold up, and plan to
cross the chesapeake soon so they can make necessary repairs as well
as hide for hurricane season. See their article, "Double Bells On The Rocks" UPDATE: After a tiring sail, they are now safely in a marina in Maryland, hauled out, and the boat is on the mend. sept 03. UPDATE: Gerard has successfully repaired both pontoons, built a staircase w/balustrade for safety and ease of going up/down. They celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary while decorating a friend’s Christmas tree. Barb will be making a quick trip to S.A. for family visit. On her return, they will travel across USA to west coast. The boat is officially “For Sale.” jan 04 UPDATE: They are ready to embark on their 'land cruise' which will circle the US in their converted Dodge Van. Apr.04 UPDATE: June 2nd and they passed right by me on their way to Seattle. They will try to catch up with me on their way south. Jun 04 |
Doubletake |
Dave
& Pam |
Maiden
voyagers left Newport to Bermuda to Tortola without incident. Read
their article in the Feb.SSCA Bulletin. Their assessment of the cruising:
"The cruising community is unique in its generosity and contagious
in its good spirit." feb. 04 |
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Dragon
Seeker |
Bill |
Bill is currently rebuilding a twenty-eight year old Ferro Cement Schooner and hope to head South in the Fall. may 03 UPDATE: After making a trial run in his newly refurbished boat, he is now headed back to Florida to refurbish his cruising kitty so he can continue on. feb. 04 | |
Duchess |
Dick
and Duchess |
Have just left Trinidad for Venezuela. nov 03 | |
| B.J.
and Temple are still entrenched in Venezuela and loving it. feb 03 UPDATE: We are in Houstonbut leaving for Curaco Arpil 10...getting back to the boat and then onward.....I hope. Chavez was not a problem with us and everyone we have talked to says things are back to normal in Porta La Cruz except now the Bolivar is worth 2000 to the dollar. But there is not a lot to buy and crime is as bad as Trinidad now.UPDATE: Should be leaving in a couple of weeks heading for Nova Scotia. april 03 UPDATE: They are underway again and are enjoying Haiti. They are in Port Morgan at Ille A'Vache (Cow Island) They send glowing reports regarding the marina, locals and weather. june 03 UPDATE: We are in Exuma. It's really pretty here but expensive! aug 03 UPDATE: With sad heart, Temple is bringing the boat to Jacksonville, Florida, from the Bahamas. We have just been told that he has maligant cancer. He is to have kemo therapy immediately upon arrivel. He will be treated at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville . While there, and we hope it is curable, we will be living aboard Easy Lady and then, later on putting her on the market. We have had some really good years and enjoyed lots and lots of very nice people but it's shortly time to stow anchor. nov 03 UPDATE: Temple has had his surgery mid Dec. and is recovering comfortably. For more info on their boat, see message board. feb 04 |
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Eclipse |
Harry and Joan |
We are back in Trinidad after spending 7 months in our condo in Port St Lucie Florida along with Freneze, Lantana, Glory, and Windshadow who also have condos in the same complex. We plan to travel through the Vezuelan Islands to Bonaire and Curacao this summer and leave the boat in Spanish Waters next fall for the winter. Perhaps in 2004 we will bring Eclipse back up to Florida and begin to wind down our full time cruising. We will do more trips to the Bahamas and perhps the western Caribbean. may 03 UPDATE: Presently in Bonaire. In October will leave the boat in Curacao for a six-month visit in Florida.UPDATE: will return to boat next April. Our plans, then, are to bring it north to Florida where we will enjoy cruising the Bahamas, the Florida Keys and perhaps the Western Caribbean (and hopefully Cuba if it ever legally opens). We are looking forward to having it berthed here at our condo on the St Lucie River. jan 04 | |
Elicit
Fantasea |
Rick
and Cheryl |
They are chasing the almighty dollar in St.Thomas. Cheryl is a nurse at St. Thomas Hospital. july 03 | |
Enchantress |
Pete
and Paula |
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We
are settled on land in sunny Florida in a condo on the canals. Enchantress is sitting out back waiting for her next assignment. We hope to do more short time cruising. We enjoyed Venezuela, Peru, ABC's, Columbia, San Blas, Panama, Roatan, Antigua, Tikal, Belize and Mexico. We do hope to head to Cuba and maybe back to Belize or the Bahamas. Whichever way the wind blows the sails. mar 03 UPDATE: A trip to the Dry Tortugas ended in disaster last spring. They lost their very expensive maxi prop. Saled the 70 miles back to Charlotte Harbor then towed the boat with the dinghy to their slip. All is good now, boat is ready for next assignment when weather allows. aug 03 |
Encounter |
Mike
and Adele |
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Back in Trinidad enjoying life. nov 03 |
Ferric
Star |
Dave
and Ann |
We
just completed a nine month refit project in Phuket, Thailand. We got
off a bit late in the season but have made Sri Lanka and the Maldives
so far. Next is Chagoes ..then the Seychelles and Africa. Still having
fun and doing "Sunday Services". ( ferricstar@yahoo.com ) may 03 UPDATE: Recently made landfall in The Maldives at Gan, Addoo Atoll. Passage from Male, 303 n.m. was 2 days and 21 hours on flat seas. They thought they were back on a Texas lake. June 03 UPDATE: Have made landfall on the African Coast! Tanga, Tanzania is great with a lovely yacht club that is very cruiser friendly! Going on Safari. sept 03 UPDATE: Have made landfall in Salvador Brazil! South Africa was FAB! St. Helena was great! And Salvador is alive with music, dancing, food, and VERY cheap cold beer! Our feet are into a whole new beat. Trinidad maybe by July 2004! We´ll let you know! Still grinning Ann and Dave, Ciao May 04 UPDATE: Ann's parents will be on hand to welcome them end of July or first of August. As we speak, Dave and Ann are busy sightseeing in Brazil. June 04 UPDATE: Mid June and they're ready to head north. 6/20/04 |
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Fia |
Judi
and Dave |
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Have
just wound down from their God-knows-how-many carnivals in Trinidad
and ready for their next adventure. april 03 UPDATE: sailing to St. Martin and then on to St. Pete, Fl. Should arrive for the summer.Email ( fia@setsail.com ) may 03 UPDATE: The year 2003 was very busy for these folks. They helped Brian and Alexis (Legend) take their boat to St.Martin and then helped Stevie bring her boat to Florida. Stateside they bought a Lincoln Town Car started from Sarasota exploring and landcruising. They only missed 3 states east of the Mississippi so visited Minnesota, Iowa and Texas. Dave hails from Michigan so they explored Mackinac Is. and the upper penninsula. They enjoyed the wildlife including the Soo Locks, aunts, uncles and many cousins. They visited Judi's roots in Indianapolis and Greensburg, Pa. They returned to Fia in Trinidad for Thanksgiving and to continie the water life. Apr.04 |
Fidelio
of London |
Ian
& Anne |
From
Australia, this cruising boat highly recommends this publication fo
those aspiring to cruising the shores of Oz: "Ship2Shore Marine
Directory for the East Coast. Further info is available on their website:
www.Ship2Shore.com.au. The directory covers the area from Queensland
to Tasmania and contains much useful information. feb. 04 |
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Water |
Richard |
A Sixty-year old single-hander who uses sailing as an escape from his Ekimo wife. On June 8th he was 2100 mi from the Marshall Islands. | |
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Marjorie and Jim are enjoying their six month annual sojourn in the Caribbean. When in a port with Ginseng, the girls enjoy routing the boys with a lively game of bridge. feb 03 UPDATE: They have moved their land base west from Kingston on Lake Ontario to Craig Bay on Vancouver Island, B.C. Expect to return to Trinidad mid-Jan to launch boat and cruise for the rest of the season ( allenforth@yahoo.com ) feb,. 04 |
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Foxfire
II |
Doris
and Camille |
Returning Canadians to Trinidad they will be staying through Carnival. nov 03 UPDATE: They are on the move and enjoying the holiday season in Martinique complete with dinghy raft-ups, carolling, and pot-luck. feb 04 | |
Free Spirit |
Ralph
and Marilyn |
They are spending their days wintering in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico and summers in Chula Vista, Ca. june 03 | |
Fun
Ticket |
James
and Darlene |
This motor vessel is now visiting in Trinidad. nov 03 | |
Gentoo |
Adrian |
His circumnavigation was put on hold recently. His delay was the result of an oil slick which trapped him in St. Malo, France. may 03 | |
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Cheryl and David are back in the Caribbean after an extended visit in Canada. Cheryl finds the warm seas healing. They are presently working their way north from Trinidad, enjoying local foods, snorkeling, repairing and entertaining other cruisers. feb 03 UPDATE: Presently visiting in England with SV Boon.sept 03 | ||
Good
Joss |
Richard
and Carolyn |
In Trinidad from Tortola with this new boat. Will be returning to Nanny Cay to fix up old boat (Interlude) which is for sale. nov 03 | |
Grayling |
David |
David Presently sorting out Grayling after being rescued from the reef off Acklins Island in the southern Bahamas. june 03 UPDATE: Grayling has been lost and sunk at Acklins Island in the Southern Bahamas and no salvage was possible... The new owner - David Board is safe in West Virginia. aug 03 | |
Greybeard |
Bob
and Janie |
Still In St.Croix. Bob still works at the marina and Janie is doing well, gaining weight and working on the computer.nov 03 UPDATE; Word has it that they are in the process of wrapping up their St.Croix affairs to return to the island in the Bahamas where Bob owns property. Apr.04 UPDATE: They are on the move. The decision was made to sell the boat and buy property in U.S. or Canada and spend the winters in San Salvador, Bahamas. The trip from St. Croix was nothing less than uncomfortable and they had to stop in Great Inagua, Bahamas to make repairs. Details to follow. May 04 |
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Gumbo
Ya Ya |
Kurt
and Nancy |
They
have set out on a four-year cruise to circumnavigate on their 37'
Tayana Cutter and are presently in Mexico waiting to go to Galapagos.
Visit their website www.gumboya-ya/frameset.html
for ongoing info. UPDATE; They
left Zihuatonejo for the Marquesas on Mar. 16th and had a grand celebration
on the 19th day as they crossed the equator. Apr.8, they sighted Hiva
Oa and were anchored at 1600 in Atuona Harbor. After an appropriate
rest, they moved throughout the chain. May 04 |
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Hale
Kai |
Bill
and Kathy |
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Many cruisers will remember Kathy from "Romance" in Trinidad. Well, Bill sailed in 18 months ago, Kathy sold Romance, and joined Bill. Kathy wrote the Spanish for Cruisers book, which is now in its second printing. She is currently working on French for Cruisers and hopes to have it in circulation by end of 2003. These books are very useful when traveling in Spanish/French speaking countries and are geared to the Cruisers' special needs. As soon as the book is printed, Kathy will re-join Bill and they will sail into the sunset. ( Kathy@spanish4cruisers.com ) aug 03 UPDATE: Kathy has put her French for Cruisers to bed with the publisher. She had a good response at the SSCA Conference and East Coast boat shows. Both are back aboard, in the water in Trinidad, and enjoying Parang and all the Christmas hype. jan 04 UPDATE: "Don't pay the ramsom, they got away." They are up-island and plan to be in USVI in April when her new book should be on the shelves. "French for Cruisers." Watch for it in your bookstores. feb. 04 UPDATE: French for Cruisers is now shipping. I have rec'd my copy. Check with your Marine Store. Good Job, Kathy Apr. 04 UPDATE: They are presently enjoying the many natural beauties of Guadalupe. June 04 |
Haven |
Peter
and Susan |
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After they sailed halfway around the world, they found that there is
no place like home. They sold "La Boatique" and bought this
34-ft Marine Trader Trawler and live in Ohio. They recently transitted
the Erie Canal. Susan is the author of The Sailing Adventures of "La
Boatique", available from Amazon.Com or on Susan's website ( www.kellnet.com/LaBoatique
) june 03 |
Heartsong
III |
Liza
& Alan |
 Click me |
They
are presently in Turkey on their quest to 'go around'. Of Turkey, Liza
says, "Turkey is great and we feel like we deserve a little lazy
gunkholing after the Red Sea. They will be visiting Greece next. They
have a lovely website, check it out and follow them along their voyage. ( http://www.heartsong3.com ) may 03 UPDATE: In June 1998 they left from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Estimated date of completion of the circumnavigation is December 2003. And they are presently on their last leg, crossing the Atlantic Ocean.For Sale In January 2004, Heartsong III will be offered for sale (sob) to someone with a similar bluewater UPDATE: LAST WEEK THEY COMPLETED THEIR CIRCUMNAVIGATION. They arrived in Trinidad just in time for the Christmas Party at CrewsInn. Congrats!!!. dec 03 |
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Pete is presently in South Africa after a long sojourn in Thailand. He's hoping to get back to Trinidad in October to help Lady Charli celebrate her birthday. mar 03 UPDATE: Pete will be leaving Richards Bay, South Africa bound for NW Madagscar June 22nd to visit for a couple months and then re-visit Chagos UPDATE: Pete is under jury rig and headed for Richards Bay. Expects to make landfall in 2-3 weeks. nov 03 UPDATE: Pete has finally mended his rigging and faces the decision of where to go. He is hesitant to finish his circumnavigation by heading for Trinidad, fearing it may be the end of his world cruising. His chosen route will take him back to Madagascar. May 04 | ||
Illusion
of Freedom |
Alan
and Suzie |
A long time visitor (now resident) Alan is presently on his third boat in Trinidad. nov 03 | |
Impulsive
III |
Trevor
and Linda |
Long time visitors to Trinidad (Trevor' s place of birth) from Canada are presently in Trinidad. nov 03 | |
Imshi |
Lisle
and Andy |
Crossed the Pacific in company with Ferdinand and Ballerina and have also re-located in New Zealand from South Africa. july 03 | |
Indigo |
Gus
and Carol |
Presently in Trinidad working on their boat. Plan to stay through Carnival. nov 03 | |
Indolence
Pursued |
Jim
and Sue |
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Jim made a fact-finding trip to Trinidad. Filled with excitement he has returned to Iowa to collect his wife and boat for a speedy return to share the wonders of the Caribbean with his wife. nov 03 UPDATE: Jim is in a boatyard in Florida working feverishly on the boat to be ready for the October launch. May 04 |
Infidien |
Rick,
Pattie & Jessica |
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The have left New Zealand after a lengthy stay and now on a return trip via Fiji. They sailed the South Pacific extensively and valuable information exists on their site ( www.infidien.com ) aug 03 |
Innoey |
Michael,
Karin & Miss Panama |
They are presently in Moorea. Plans are to leave soon for Samoa and Tonga. Pet cat still enjoying sailing. june 03 UPDATE: En route Western Samoa. june 03 UPDATE: They celebrated the holidays half the world apart. Mike and boat are in N.Z.; Karen is in Germany tending property, children and grandchildren. They enjoyed their cruise through the South Pacific. THE PLAN - Mike and Miss Panama (cat) will sail to Papeete in Jan and Karen will join them there in Feb. jan 04 UPDATE: The crew is all together again and read the April Newsletter while riding out the worst weather they've ever experienced in Polynesia. Apr.04 UPDATE: They are now in Tahitii and will be sailing to Hawaii in Dec. this year. June 04
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| Lois and Merle have returned to Trinidad after a lengthy in Venezuela. They are back at TTYC. feb 03 UPDATE: Lois hosted the SSCA New Year's Day Gam for 106 guests. She also celebrated the end of her responsibilities for SSCA activities. They are still on the hard and have dubbed the marina where they are hauled out as "Diablo Marina." jan. 04 | |||
and Keri |
 Click me |
Clay is Lady Charli's grandson, following in grandma's wake. He has been a Captain of commercial fishing boats for 9 years. Now it's time to fish his own boat. He is currently in Honolulu, Hawaii outfitting his 53' Ketch "Island Girl" to fish in the South Pacific, mid-April. Please welcome him, Cruisers, when he arrives in your port. He is accompanied by his girlfriend, Keri. feb 03 UPDATE: Clay has just arrived in homeport, Newport, Or. Before going to Samoa, G' son Clay wanted the boat to be blessed by his G'ma Lady Charli. july 03 UPDATE: Clay has accepted a 6-month contract in Samoa on the F/V St. Michael as Captain. He will return in April to Oregon, fish the west coast through the summer, and then sail to Samoa. G'ma Charli plans to accompany him on the passage. | |
Ithaca |
Miryam |
Read about this extraordinary woman who has built her own 34-foot steel sailboat in Argentina and is looking forward to the next step - a circumnavigation. www.miryambrizuela.com She was 23 when she conceived this idea and now 16 years later, it is a reality. May 04 | |
I
Wanda |
Christian
and Mary |
They are presently en route to Portugal having spent six wonderful weeks in the Azores following their passage from Bermuda. jan. 04 | |
Jack-O-Bite |
Lena
and Ron |
Ron is in Canada recuperating from surgery. Lena is enjoying the bridge club at Tropical Marine while she awaits him. nov 03 | |
Jarandeb |
Dick
& Jane |
After
18 months in the States, they are happy to return to their boat at
Tropical Marine in Trinidad. They spent their last 2 weeks in the
States visiting old friends: Ginger & Joe (Escapade), Sheri &
Art (Shaggy Dog), Donna & Larry (Shadow), and Shirley & Fred
(Hallelujah). feb. 04
UPDATE: Their passage
down the ICW was an eye-opener, in their words "a part of Americana
that most folks never see." This is their third visit to Trinidad
since 1990. They have circumnavigated the Caribbean on their second
visit. June 04 |
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Jestor |
Kurt
and Crissy |
Kurt owns/operates Marine Warehouse in Chaguaramus and he and Crissy are "fixing up" Jestor to become their home and plan to sail locally. They were originally married 34 years ago and have recently re-united. nov 03 | |
Karmaladan |
Rixzene, Ash and Mike |
They are in Majuro in company with Surrender. Les and Ann crewed on Karmaladan in the local Coconut Cu[ Race, a race where yachts race alongside the local outrigger canoes. When the wind dies, guess who wins! april 03 | |
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Lynn and Barry have rennovated a cave house in Spain (circa 1800) to become their future home. The Cave Warming Party will be May 10th - all are invited. In June they will rejoin "Kay Sara" and sail "over the top" mar 03 UPDATE: They have now joined their boat in North Queensland, Australia and are busy outfitting her. They plan their next cruise for July/August. Destination: Thailand UPDATE: We are back onboard after a year away, Getting ready for our next trip up to Thailand. Hi to everyone that knows us . Hope to catch up with a few of you soon. aug 03 UPDATE: From Darwin, having sailed over the top of Australia, Our Oz experience is coming to an end. We look forward to enjoying the culture of the far east., Starting in Bali, Singapore, up the Malaysia coast calling into the trading ports where sailing ships called to trade for a thousand years: Mallacca, Penang, Langkawi, then across the border into Siam (Thailand). sept 03 UPDATE: Departed Darwin 9/1 - bound for Bali, opted for Komodo Island instead, then off to Singapore for shopping and boatwork. They are presently in Phuket after having run some of the rivers in Thailand. nov 03 UPDATE: Barry and Lynette are sailing up the Malay straight to Phuket for Xmas and New Year. jan 04 UPDATE: They are presently being amazed by the beautiful girls? in Phuket, Thailand. watch the articles page for an amazing story of their trip "Over The Top" about their voyage from Oz to Phuket.feb 04 UPDATE: Leaving the boat in Malaysia, they will head to Spain for more rennovating on their Cave. They will remain in England through July6th to help their mum celebrate her 76th birthday; and they will return to the boat 6th Oct. for charter season. June 04 | |
Kay
Lara |
Ted and Maricia | From their homeland, South Africa, they have arrived in Brazil in the Bay of Saints after a stop at St. Helena. feb. 04 | |
Keneskoonech |
Noel
and Eadie |
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After 12 winters in the Caribbean , they are now back in Nova Scotia permanently. They are living on Lahave Rv. And the boat is on a morring in front of their house. dec 03 |
Kimba |
Greg
and Rebekah |
Rebekah plays keyboard aboard their catamaran. They are presently in Trinidad. Future plans include a trip to Guyana. Their cat Wilma sails with them. nov 03 | |
Knotts
Gypsy |
Trevor
and Trish |
Now in the south of France, shortly to be heading for Corsica before sailing on to the Greek Island for the summer. april 03 | |
Koinonia |
Vicki
and Jim |
While they are still actively working, their boat is close-by in the Marina and they spend most of their free time sailing on the lakes. They just may make it 'out' one of these days. aug 03 | |
| Mike and Keri have now come full circle in the Caribbean. They are now in the Virgin Islands en route home in Texas. Pocketbook is crying. UPDATE: april 03 Kerri & Mike of are back in Dallas. "Kosrae" is sitting in Watergate Marina in Houston and we are trying to cope with the adjustment back to the world that we left five years ago. We are frantically trying to deal with those pesky little details like cell phones, new mailing addresses, vehicles, car insurance, marina slips, boat movers, flight physicals and training, etc. Does it never end? I still have an overwhelming urge to do as Jerry Jeff Walker sings: "Just turn around and Run .. Back to the Sea and the Sun" UPDATE: Sunday school is happening on the little Texas lake where we live now, and the Bloody Bulls are flowing freely. We're settling in a bit but still miss the sea terribly and can't wait to return to cruising. Mike is staying busy and I'm in the process of writing my first fictional novel. sept 03 UPDATE: Mike has a corporate job flying a Citation II and they are still living aboard in Texas. feb 04 | |||
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Lady Charli is still on the hard in Carriacou while the new master works on readying himself and the boat for a trip through the South Pacific. (I know 'she' is happy...she thrives at sea.) mar 03 | ||
Lady
Diane |
Don
and Diane |
This couple was in Puerto La Cruz in March when they were interviewed by Cruising World magazine. | |
Lady
Starlight |
Kelcey,
Jim Nicholas & Chris |
Click me |
In
2000 they started a 5 - 8 year circumnavigation on this Catamaran with
their sons. Kelcey and Jim are chiropractors, by trade, and undersea
photographers, by choice. Check out their travels through the South
Pacific, as well as their undersea photos at: ( www.underseaphotovideo.com ) aug 03 |
La
Ruche |
Dennis
and Jenny |
We
were at the TTYA from August to October 1997, having sailed from South
Africa with our children, Derek & Justine. We departed from TTYA,
went through the Canal at the beginning of 1998. We arrived in New
Zealand at the end of the year. We have since settled here ( beehive@xtra.co.nz
). sept 03 |
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Liberty |
Fred
and Donna |
We'll
be in Seattle for the Spring. Pretty flowers already in bloom, tree
buds are ready to burst. Nice, but a bit of a wx change from the heat
of Trinidad and Miami. We have some deferred exterior home maintenance
to do when the sky clears. Painting and roof repairs. We hope to return
to Trinidad earlier this year and get some real cruising done next winter.
april 03 UPDATE: They
are spending hurricane season at their "concrete block house built
into the hillside" in southern Michigan
. aug 03 Liberty
UPDATE: Fred
has just celebrated his 60th with a ride in the Harley-Davidson 100th
anniversary in Michigan. Expect to return to boat in October.
UPDATE: Back in Trinidad
- busy playing bridge, organizing the Five Islands Yacht Club and getting
the boat ready for cruising. See Article. feb 04 |
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Liberty |
Eric
and Tess |
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They are in Trinidad and recently presented Jack, editor of The Boca with a Warao Indian hand carved boat they picked up in the Macareo River, Venezuela. april 03 |
 Click me |
Mike and Lily with their two children, Kenny and Kaycee aborted their assault on the South Pacific last year. They decided it would be better to show them their own country first. mar 03 UPDATE: Ensconced in Florida; working, saving and teaching children at home. The children have a 24' day sailor to keep their skills up to snuff. Perhaps in one more year, Mike will sell the toys and they will be off again. June 04 | ||
Click me |
Denise
and Graham returned to Trinidad when the Government struggle was at
its peak in Venezuela. Now they're stuck!!~ Boat problems. ( majaiii@hotmail.com ) feb 03 UPDATE: After six months of too much repairing and too little money, a very dejected crew have put the boat up for sale in Trinidad while they scratched their heads, pondering what to do next? june 03 UPDATE: Horrors, they are back in the cold north, boat is possibly already sold, and they've got a new email address: (Majatres@hotmail.com) Please change your records. It's going to be mighty hard selling pizzas again after their wonderful years of cruising. May 04 For further updates, see the Retired Passages. |
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Mama
Bear |
Dave
and Cindy |
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They left St. John, USVI in February and are now in the Florida Keys working on boats. No plans for future as yet. May 03 |
Maritime
Express |
Gail
and Henry |
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Last heard from when they returned from Canada to their boat in New Zealand. april 03 UPDATE: Presently at anchor in Uiha Island in the Ha'apia Group of Tonga. A late season cyclone has just formed above Vanuatu, hope it stays up there. june 03 UPDATE: They are enjoying Fiji at this time."They have just arrived cold, wet, and almost in a coffin in NZ and awfully glad to be here despite the extreme cold." nov 03 UPDATE: Leaving M.E. on the hard, they are visiting Brisbane, Aus. before rejoining the boat. Apr 04 They are presently waiting better weather at North Minerva Reef en route Fiji to join Argonauta for a sail to Vanuatu. May 04 |
| Joyce and Robert are enjoying adventuring in the Western Caribbean and enjoying the change. feb 03 UPDATE: While they vacation in South Africa the boat awaits at IMS in Trinidad after touring the Western Caribbean. They expect to return in October. Daughter Gerda is in the process of changing boats. You will remember her for the "Cookbook for Cruisers" she wrote. aug 03 UPDATE: Have left Trinidad bound for Antigua to begin their 2004 cruising season. jan. 04 | |||
Mephisto
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Hurricane
Bob & family |
They are still in St. Thomas. Hurricane Bob is still entertaining; his wife is working on charter boats; and his son is doing well in school and growing up. nov 03 | |
Mighty
Sparrow |
Ron
and Marianne |
This is the successor to their first boat (Sparrow). Marianne is turning out some great artwork these days. They are at TTSA. nov 03 UPDATE: They have left Trinidad and are presently in Grenada. jan. 04 | |
Migration |
Mike
and Sheila |
 Click me |
Mike has been sailing since the age of 12 and has been a competitive racer. Now he is on a 5 year juncket 'round the world' They bought the boat in Greece and are presently in Turkey. Read about their progress on their site at ( www.yachtmigration.com ) aug 03 |
Misty
Bleu |
Steve
and Gail |
Have just left Trinidad headed North. nov 03 | |
 Click me |
They are presently visiting up island from Trinidad but current plans are to return for their 10th Hurricane season. Birthday Concert scheduled for Oct. 4th at CrewsInn. feb 03 UPDATE: After the big birthday bash at CrewsInn Oct. 5th, Joyce, David, Russell (Bass player) and Winston (drums) flew to Guyana to perform and enjoyed the country. They are contemplating a permanent move to Turkey perhaps as early as next year. nov 03 UPDATE: At the invitation from the Guyanese Government, a small rally of six boats sailed to Guyana the first week of March this year.. Pilots met the flotilla near the mouth of the Essequibo River and after officially clearing into the country they were escorded up the river to a resort where they spend a week or so. Everyone travelled into Georgetown to enjoy the concert delivered by us. Some of the cruisers went on hikes to a waterfall, met Indians and in general had a nice intro to the country. Ambassadors always, they returned to Trinidad to hold a seminar about Guyana. Apr. 04 UPDATE: The Essequibo River has beckoned to them and they have purchased land on the river and will soon begin construction of their home. July 3rd in Trinidad they will host their annual 4th of July concert which will also be their farewell concert. They will sail to Guyana and anchor in front of the property. Good Luck Joyce and David. June 04 | ||
Morning
Wings |
Roy
and Carol |
Long-time visitors in Trinidad have decided to return to the US. Roy inaugurated the SSCA New Year's GAM held in Trinidad. june 03 UPDATE: They have just arrived in Florida, having had a successful 8-day passage from Honeymoon Bay to Miami (1,050 mi.).nov 03 | |
Motu |
Mo |
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She left the boat in Porta la Cruz to travel inland and is presently in the US visiting friends on the East Coast. On her way back to the boat, her last stop will be in Florida with Ooh La La mid-April 03 UPDATE; Joined by Oz and Mystery they enjoyed their final adventure in Trinidad sailing from Columbus Bay to t=The Lodge in the Orinoco Delta of Venezuela. Anchored safely, they enjoyed the jaguar, puma, monkeys, macaws and the giant otter who loved being petted. After ten years Mo and Honey, her lab will spend hurricane season in Grenada before heading north for the states. Read her complete story together with websites for more info in the April Boca. Apr. 04 |
Mountain
Picnic |
Butch
& Dene |
They
are presently enjoying New Zealand. dec. 03 |
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Nameless |
Gordon
and Jilian |
They are enjoying Trinidad and are staying at TTYC. nov 03 | |
Nan
Madol |
Francis |
A single-hander, he had a great trip through the South Pacific aboard his Catamaran. He is presently in Cebu, Phillipines. After Yap, he enjoyed visiting schoolteachers in Cebu he met his last time there in 1986. feb. 04 | |
Nele |
Eva
and Horst |
Will be making their 5th Atlantic crossing to Trinidad at the end of this year. They have been in Germany attending to family matters. UPDATE: They are now happily at anchor at TTSA in Trinidad after a successful crossing. Horst wrote an interesting article that appears in the June issue of the Boca. see www.boatersenterprise.com/Boca. They are leaving soon to visit Venezuela. June 04 | |
Nutmeg |
David and Tiffany |
You will remember them from Percival. They will be staying in St.Thomas, USVI waiting the arrival of their baby in August. Congrats! May 04 | |
Omega
Lily |
Bill
|
Bill Is in England for the summer replenishing his cruising Kitty. aug 03 |
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| Out of Bounds | Tom,Barb, Kate & Kenna | They are presently back in the Rio Dulce, Guatemala for the third time. See their article in the Nov. SSCA Bulletin Feb. 04 | |
| Becky and Mac are waiting in the ambiance of the Panama Canal for thir 'jello plans' to set. feb 03 | |||
Oz |
Steve |
Steve is back at TTSA in Trinidad. aug 03 | |
| Page
One |
Gary
and Donna |
Presently summering in the States visiting family and friends. Expect to return to boat at Coral Cove in Trinidad early November. Next year they will the joining "Grandparents of the World" Club. Congrats! sept 03 UPDATE: Page One is now back in Trinidad basking in the warm sun. dec 03 UPDATE: They are on the move and enjoying playing in the Grenadines. mar. 04 | |
Parrothead
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John
and Betty |
 Click me |
"John
and Betty are Working in St. John, USVI building up the cruising kitty"
mar 03 UPDATE: They
are taking a break and visiting Trinidad. John has been helping Graham
(Maja III) get Tranquility running while Bill is in hospital. Bill suffered
a stroke last week sept 03 UPDATE:
They
are in Trinidad doing massive work on the boat. Will return to work
in the Virgins soon. nov 03 UPDATE:
They
have finally wrested their anchor and are back in the Virgins. feb.
04 UPDATE;
Sadly, they have put the boat up for sale. For
further info write svparrothead2003@yahoo.com.
May 04 UPDATE: Betty
has been getting the boat in shape for sailing and is expecting crew
momentarily and will be on the move again. June
04 |
Passe
Partout |
Marion
& Army |
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Presently in states due to death in family. Boat waits in Trinidad. Hoping to return to boat in September. Army was seriously injured in J'Oervet 2002 when he was run down by an auto, but is healing well. Aug 03 |
Peace
and Aloha |
David
and Ellen |
After 10 years of cruising in the South Pacific, they are presently ready to launch again from New Zealand and revisit many favorite island places. Read more about their experiences at www.paulkekoa.com June 04. | |
Peace
of Mind |
Del |
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Long time visitor to Trinidad was rushed to the hospital this week. Graham (Maja III) has been in contact with his fellow Canadian. Del is from Nova Scotia.sept 03 UPDATE:. Del is out of hospital. It was not a stroke. He fell going up the steps of the grocery store and hit his head on the cement steps. He is now in one of the apartments at Power Boats. Sept 03 UPDATE: Del has recovered from his fall at Power Boats and is now back on his boat which is on the hard at Power Boats. He suffered a slipped disk which is keeping him ashore for now. nov 03 UPDATE: The boat was launched 2nd week in Feb. Both boat and Del are in good repair and he is anticipating returning to Margarita in the near future. feb. 04 |
Phantasie |
Barbara
and Mike |
They are presently in Bermuda. Read about their passage in the May issue of The Boca . Very interesting article about 'Reading the instructions' may 03 | |
Phantom |
John
and Sue |
They are presently enjoying cruising the Northeast Coast of the U.S. For a concise report, for any desiring to do the same, read the June Bulletin from SSCA. June 04 | |
Picasso |
Claude
and Diane |
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The
French Canadian couple are no strangers to Trinidad and are presdently
spending Huricane Season there and enjoying winning the Boca Bowl drawing.
aug 03 UPDATE: Will miss
Charli's birthday concert in Trinidad .. We are in Venezuela going to
Central America.Next Christmas in San Blas and next hurricane season
in Rio Dulce Guatemala. In Dec. 03, they were enjoying the culture and
history of Cartagena. Dec.03 UPDATE:
They successfully made the long passage to Guatemala where they will
stay for the next five month. The only bad moment happened upon their
arrival - they had an intruder that Claude managed to scare away by
banging on the hull and blowing his foghorn. June
04 |
Piper |
Ian |
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Presently at anchor in Marin, Martinique. may 03 |
Plenum |
Weedie
and Janice |
Back at Tropical Marine in Trinidad. They have 86ed land for the water life. nov 03 | |
Poet's
Place |
Steve and Sharon |
Their dream began in 1999. Keep up with then at www.the globalbridge.com/poetsplace. They are ending a 16 month stay in N.Z. and will soon be heading to Fiji. May 04 | |
Possible
Dream |
Harold
and John |
Visiting in Trinidad from the Virgins. nov 03 | |
Remedy |
Ritchie
& Liz |
In
Florida, they are ready to launch and begin their cruising through
the Caribbean. feb. 04 |
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Revid |
Clive
and Margot |
Enjoying Trinidad and all its seasonal offerings. nov 03 | |
Roan
I |
Billy |
Young
Billy (age 50) is presently singlehanding from the Marshall Islands
to join his girlfriend in Seattle, Wash. And further outfit his home-built
boat. On June 8th he was 1700 mi from Majuro. |
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Rocinante |
Jeremy
and Penny |
They have recently completed a "Round Tasmania Cruise." For detailed information, read the June Bulletin from SSCA. June 04 | |
Romance |
Kelley
and Don |
 Click me |
They are trapped in St. Thomas doing the "W" word. Don is busy on boats and Kelley is working as an R.N. "Piper", Don's former boat, is still on the market. april 03 |
Runal |
Al
and Runa |
Having just returned from Sweden they are presently in Florida having just re-launched their. It seems they have purchased a house and are thinking of selling the boat, but these plans are still in the Jello stage. may 03 | |
Running
Free |
Andrew
& Jean |
 Click me |
Living in Salem Mass; boat in Marblehead Harbor. Andrew is busy at Spring boat chores while his wife tends the youngest of 14 grandchildren. Cruising plans include Maine to Florida, but no more Caribbean.. Have a power boat now, and hope to cruise Maine this summer. Hope to hear from you, and you must get better soon. Jean and I send you our love. Have not played bridge since TTYA days. april 03 UPDATE: Looking forward to sailing with daughter in BVI before starting an extended cruise to Maine. jan 04 |
Sheherazade |
Kent
and Linda |
Will be leaving Trinidad soon heading West. nov 03 | |
Saga |
Jann
and Nancy |
 Click me |
They are presently gunkholing in Mexico after having sailed down the West Coast. They are are fulfilling their lifelong dream of sailing round the world - and doing it very slowly by design. Follow their progress and gain valuable information on cruising Mexico on their site ( www.1tribe.org/sagasail ) aug 03 |
Sandy
Lee |
Al
& Sandy |
After being throughout the Caribbean for 7 years, they made landfall in Florida in May 2003 and are enjoying family visiting and cell phones. The have no immediate plans for their next adventure. may 03 UPDATE; Plans are now cast in concrete. The boat has been sold and now known as "Sweet Carolina" with Nick, Carolyn |
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Sassaparillo |
Bob
and wife |
Report from Curacao, "It never changes here in Curacao, just wind and more wind." april 03 UPDATE: After more than a year in Curacau on the hard, they are back in the water. After a quick trip to Oregon for medical fixups, they are headed back to Trinidad before sailing to Florida.UPDATE: After a flawless ocean cruising record, the boat has been shipped to Spain for her new owner to continue cruising with her. Bob has ordered a new hip and is how settled in Vancouver, Wa. while he awaits its arrival. He and Carol will miss the "life" but health issues had become too distracting. Apr. 04 | |
Sassy Too |
Barry and Katrin |
They left Cape Town, sailing to Brazil nearly seven years ago; after 6-1/2 years exploring French Guiana and its rivers, they recently arrived in Trinidad and will enjoy the natural beauties there before continuing on to Chile via the Panama Canal. May 04 | |
Savannah
Blue |
Rolf |
Enjoying Trinidad and winning the Boca Bowl. dec 03 | |
Scappare |
Kim |
Enjoying
the South Pacific. Met up with Surrender in Kosrae in Jan. jan.03 |
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Sea
Castle II |
Les
and Olive |
Have just arrived in Trinidad to do some boat work. They are Canadian half-timers in the Caribbean. nov 03 | |
Sea
Lure |
David
and Sharon |
This powerboat is presently at Tropical Marine in Trinidad. Jobi, their working monkey, purchased the boat by entertaining at chidren's birthday parties. He has just performed at his first party in Trinidad. Calvin is another monkey aboard together with three dogs and three cats. nov 03 | |
Sea
Quest |
Michael
and Tere |
Read
about their interesting passage through Micronesia in the Feb. SSCA
Bulletin. It starts in the Marshall Islands and continues through
to Yap. They are presently in Lehte, Phillipines. (www.geocities.com/bathamquest).
feb. 04 |
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Sea
Witch |
Jeff
and Gail |
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Since 1992 they have been actively sailing the globe. They are 'having too much fun' in Turkey at present, but hope to visit Greece, Croatia, and Spain before returning to the Caribbean. For details of their globe-sailing visit their site ( www.sailsafely.com ) aug 03 UPDATE: They have left Italy and are presently off the north coast of Africa. nov 03 |
Second
Kiss |
John
and Diana |
Are presently visiting in Trinidad. No immediate plans to move on. nov 03 | |
Sheel
Delight |
Dave
and Kathy |
Still cruising as time allows. The boat is in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda and they expect to join her for Christmas. nov 03 | |
Sherry
Suzanna |
Larry
and Dayle |
They are just leaving TTYC in Trinidad for Puerto Rico. nov 03 | |
Slipknot ( Kitty Grace) |
Colin |
This power boat is presently at TTYC in Trinidad. Colin hails from the U.K. He has sold 'Kitty Grace' Lives on Gasparee Island in Trinidad and has a business in Chaguaramus. nov 03 | |
Sloepmouche |
Luc
and Jackie |
After
four years in French Polynesia, they visited the Cook Islands. Read
their interesting and informative article in Jan.04 SSCA Bulletin.
They have moved on to the Samoas. They highly recommend the following
website for cruising info in the Cooks. www.noonsite.com |
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Snatch |
Bert and Michelle |
They are still plying the "big boat industry" and are presently in the Med. Bert is an Engineer and Michelle is a Stewardess. Apr.04 | |
Sourdough |
Don |
Don is a single-hander from Seattle and is en route Marshall Is. to Fiji. He is hoping to earn his "Golden Shellback" in the near future by crossing the equator at the dateline. Good luck, Don july 03 | |
Southern
Magic |
Capt.
Neil |
 Click me |
Presently in Florida preparing for a round the world. He is inviting
crew See his site at ( www.geocities.com/svsouthernmagic/
) aug 03 |
Southern
Seas |
Susan
& Bruce |
They have just tasted another Carnival in Trinidad. Their last taste was in 1989. This year they departed from the States for a two year cruise with their only real destination as Trinidad and Carnival. Susan says, "The best thing about Carnival is not the costumes or the pans but the people." (See April issue of The Boca for her for her complete story). may 03 | |
Spicy
Lady |
Lynne
& mate |
Enjoying Trinidad for the first time. dec 03 | |
Spirit
Of The Deep |
John |
He has re-joined his boat and is presently in New Zealand . dec 03 |
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Stella |
Terry
and Ariel |
They are enjoying North Island in New Zealand . dec 03 | |
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Jack
MacDonald has been recuperating in Victoria, B.C. since he sustained
a stroke last June. He is anticipating a return to Trinidad and his
boat in the near future. mar 03 UPDATE:
Jack is in good spirits and happy to be back onboard Still Standin'
on the hard in Trinidad. april 03 |
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Sueno |
Gordon
and David |
The made a successful from the Canary Is to Barbados and then on to Trinidad where they made necessary repairs at Coral Cove Marina. They are now in Venezuela; soon to be headed for the Virgin Islands. For the full story, read the June Bulletin from SSCA.June 04. | |
| Judith and Ken arrived in New Zealand two years with a group of cruisers. They are presently visiting families in the US and will be returning to their boat in March. feb 03 UPDATE: They are redesigned their cruising plan. They will now be cruising 6 mo. And home 6 mo. They are presently in the Bay Area, US, enjoying grandchildren and visiting friends. The boat awaits them in Brisbane, Aus. dec 03 | |||
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Les
and Ann with Kramer, their pet parrot, are enjoying a leisurely visit
in the South Pacific, spending much time being involved with the natives,
partying with other cruisers and making repairs to Surrender. |
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Sylvia-K |
Allen
and Karen |
These motorsailors are enjoying Trinidad. nov 03 | |
Tangent
Girl |
Chip
and Helen |
Newly
arrived from Cape Cod, they are being introduced to Carnival and won
the Feb. Boca Bowl for starters. feb. 04 |
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Tanimara |
Tony
& Sandra |
We
all remember Tony as the Standup Bass player with Mood Indigo in the
Caribbean and Sandra is his Trini wife. He sailed home a few years
ago for health reasons. He has just surprised all of Chaguaramas by
sailing in on Jan 16th. You can bet the next Jazz Concert will be
a "doozie." feb. 04 |
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Tara
Vana |
Rick
and Ami |
While enjoying the relative safety of Trinidad, Ami learned to play
the steel pan and has become accomplished. She has had the privilege
of playing with The Elite Steel Band at the Frangipani Bar in Bequia
and with Mood Indigo at a recent Yachtie Concert in Trinidad. aug 03
UPDATE: The boat name
in Polynesian means "free spirited" Also the young black pearl
divers are called Tara Vanas; so, the boat now sports a diving nymph
and a black pearl be the name, courtesy of Johann Mahabir, a graphic
artist at Boater's Enterprise. See the Feb. Boca (on-line). Ami is playing
pan for carnival again. feb. 04 |
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Ta
Ta |
Paul
and Andrea |
They are presently in the States attending to parental health affairs. dec 03. |
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Teanuanua |
Ward
and Lorraine |
Long
time Caribbean cruisers but the first quarter of 2004 has been fraught
with broken bones, cancer, family deaths and the boat had to shipped
to Florida til she gets plenty t.l.c. On top of all this, Ward suffered
a heart attack. First of April, they report"we are both doing
OK NOW. Apr.04 |
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Tenacity |
Kurt
and Mary |
They were able to enjoy the birthday concert in Trinidad but then had to put the boat on the hard for their visit home for the holidays. They are expected back at the boat in January. nov 03 UPDATE: They are entrenched in California , enjoying the warmth of family and friends – but not the necessity of so many clothes to ward off weather. 3 | |
Ten
Shun |
Joz,
Miriam & Wago |
When engine trouble caused them to seek refuge along the Venezuelan coast, they anchored at Puerto Santos with a large presence of local fishing vessels. 9:30 pm and two masked gunmen boarded the boat, asking for cocaine, and took everything from the boat that could be moved: Joz was assisted by some local fisherman but the Guardia were too busy to assist. When they finally arrived in Trinidad, the cruising community rallied and together with the help of many local businesses, Hope was restored aboard the boat. The annual 4th of July concert at Power Boats became the medium. aug 03 | |
That's
It |
Joan
and Art |
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We
are now in San Pedro, Belize. Arrived here on the 14th from our last
anchorage in Mexico. Have had a very good time coming south from Isla
Mujeres. Along the way met up again with others we met in Isla Mujeres
and have formed a little flotilla of four boats. Now we call ourselves
the Punta Allen Flowtilla! A very nice group of cruising sailors. UPDATE: We are in Mexico and will be back in US in May. Plan a road trip in June 2004 to the west coast and Portland, Oregon. april 03 UPDATE: They're on the move again and are presently enjoying the ICW. They are headed for Corpus Cristi, Tx where friends from R.I. will join them for a small cruise. jan 04 |
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Tiama |
Helmut
and Pauline |
While visiting St.Vincent, a film company spotted him as the perfect English Navy Officer and now he has a role in a film that is being shot at Wallilabou. june 03 UPDATE: They returned to England in July and are hoping to get back to their boat in the near future. jan. 04 UPDATE: They returned to their boat in Trinidad just in time to win the "Who Is Where In Chaguaramus" - a free out-haul at Power Boats. feb. 04 |
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| Tiana |
Barry
& Jayne |
They are from Zimbabwe and presently enjoying the comforts of CrewsInn. may 03 | |
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| The
Legend |
Brian
and Alexis |
In the Caribbean at present en route to St. Martin in company with Fia. may 03 | |
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George
reports from Trinidad; "Trinidad is like "Hotel California"
you can check out but you can never leave.". I guess we can all
commiserate with him on that predicament. UPDATE:
The Vagrant: Presently in Fl. recuperating from grueling delivery
of Chula Mula plus attending to crewmember who got very ill in Cuba
and had to be hospitalized. may 03 UPDATE:
I am now (Jun '03) on walkabout in the Philippines having left Tiawan
(too many SARS restrictions on travel). I am continueing my Asian
trek that was so rudely interupted on 11 Sept 01. I hope to be back
on board THE VAGRANT (now parked along side "LADY CHARLI"
in Carriacou) before first Sept. Cheers and beers, George Visit George's
webpage ( http://geocities.com/agoodboat/captaingeorge.html
) George is back on The Vagrant and once again a hazard to navigation.
"I will be heading for Trinidad and the lady Charli Birthday
Bash". UPDATE:
George sailed up-island and now been joined by Dick, Diann's hubby,
and they are making their way to Trinidad to 'do' St. James with Willie
of sy Toucan. Apr.04 UPDATE:
The boys are storing the boat in Trinidad, flying
to Hawaii to visit Diann before flying to San Diego where they will
rent a car and drive to Minneapolis for their Class Reunion. June04
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Tomboy |
Janis
and Tom |
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They sailed to the Galapagos then beat north for Mexico Mainland. They are presently exploring the shores of Mexico. After a visit home, they plan to explore the interior while the boat awaits them on the hard. mar 03 UPDATE: It's been 8 months since they left the boat in Mexico; they have regurbished a cabin in the woods in Iowa; Tom has been creating impressive photos in his darkroom; and Janis has gotten into working with clay in her small studio in their attic space. Their future with Tomboy are up in the air due to each having experienced recent cardiac limitations. Their immediate plans are to explore the Sea of Cortez in 2004 and see where their hearts allow them to go. dec 03 UPDATE: They are presently transiting the coast of Mexico and are presently in La Paz re-visiting old spots and staying protected from the wicked winds at the marina. feb. 04 |
Tortuga |
Keith |
Single-hander at the Yacht Club, trying to breathe some life into his constituents. nov 03 | |
Toucan |
Will |
Will and Deb have lived in Scotland for a few years while their boat rested on the hard in Trinidad. Will is currently underway to bring the boat back to England in order to sell her. He is presently accompanied by a friend, Carol. They are stuck for a few days in Antigua awaiting a very small part and anticipate continuing on to Bermuda on June 23rd hoping to arrive on July 3rd. Fair winds! June 04 | |
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Pat and Glen are leaving their three month sojourn in the San Blas Islands reluctantly to establish themselves in Cartegena. The "Fluff Crew" will miss the sandy beaches and ghost-crabs they are leaving behind. feb 03 UPDATE: Toucan Tango still stuck in Cartagena fixing Glen's eyes. sept 03 | ||
Tranquillity |
Rick
and Mary |
They left Block Island, US, April 1999. They have visited the Caribbean islands, transited the Panama Canal, and sailed the Coconut Milk Run across the South Pacific. They are presently in Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). | |
Tranquility |
Bill |
Bill is back in Trinidad sorting out his boat for his next cruise. aug 03 UPDATE: Singlehander Bill is in Trinidad and suffered a stroke last week. He is in St. Clair hospital. He plans to fly to the states when he's released and may give up the cruising life depending on doctor's prognosis. sept 03. UPDATE: Bill's son came to Trinidad and took him home to the Boston area month ago. His future in sailing is in question. The boat is on the hard at TTSA. nov 03 UPDATE: Bill returned to Trinidad end of Dec with a freind to take the boathome; however, Old Year's Night celebrations found him back in hospital with yet another stroke. He had to be carried from hospital to Maxi and flew home with his son and is presently in a proper hospital. His boat left Trinidad for the trip home but had to return due to engine trouble. jan 04 |
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Transition |
Bernie
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Long
time visitor in Trinidad, Moko Jumbi player, Ham Licensure, recently
had a chainplate give en route Venezuela to Trinidad so will be delayed
in Margarita for repairs.oct 03 UPDATE:
Bernie Made it back and is still at TTYC. No longer playing Moko Jumbie
since sustaining 2 falls. Still giving Ham licensing tests and hosting
Winlink. Will be attending SSCA show nov 03 |
Trifenna
III |
Gordon
and Aino |
Their
cruising has been in the Baltic region, mostly coastal Sweden from
Stockholm where he is still working - a bit. feb. 04 |
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Trivia |
Karl
Eric |
Just celebrated his 83rd birthday with Charli at CrewsInn. He still plays bridge weekly and regularly visits Martinique to satisfy immigration. nov 03 | |
Tropic
Bird |
Robert
and Julaine |
Presently based in Virginia..Still have their boat and sail often..Robert is busy as Docent for Reedville Fishermen's Museum and also crews on the Claude Somers, a skipjack they restored and use to take tourists out. aug 03 UPDATE; The boat is presently offered For Sale - see website for complete details and photos. http://www.tropicbird.gmn-usa.com jan.04 | |
Tundra |
Kathy
and Brian |
In Trinidad. Recently enjoyed a Mother's Day hike with Hike Seekers. See there article in the May issue of The Boca may 03 | |
Turning
Point |
Ted
& Laura |
They
are ensconced in South Beach, Fl. just 5 minutes from the Ocean with
the boat refitted and ready to go. Hoping to take off in 2 years'
time. feb. 04 |
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Twelfth
Night |
Jim
& Chris |
They are presently cruising in the South Pacific. June 04 | |
Ursa
Minor |
Brian
and Judy |
Have just returned to their boat in Trinidad. Plan to enjoy the country through Carnival '04. nov 03 | |
Veleda
IV |
Aubrey
and Judy |
They are back in Toronto after a 5 year absence to attend to family medical urgencies. The boat awaits them in Turkey, after a hair-raising trip across the Black Sea. They are hoping to rejoin the boat for the KAYRA (Black Sea Rally) early summer. jan. 04 | |
Velela
1 |
Bill
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Bill bought the boat in Trinidad from his sister. Sister and hubby are repairing a second boat to sail. nov 03 |
Velela
2 |
Charly
and Sparky |
They are busily getting the new boat ready to go from Trinidad. nov 03 | |
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Dee
and I left Ventana in Tahiti for the cyclone season last October and
flew on to New Zealand where we bought a small campervan and toured
around for 3 months in it. Then we flew to the US where we have been
visiting family and skiing for 2 months. We head back to Tahiti this
weekend and are excited to get back to cruising.The Pacific is really
wonderful and so far the passages have been much easier than the Caribbean.
Check out Ventanas Website
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Vitrain |
Leo
and AnnMarie |
They are back in Trinidad. AnnMarie is getting her American Visa and they are planning a visit to the U.S. soon. nov 03 | |
Voyager |
Ron
and Susan |
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They took time off from work in the USVI to come to Trinidad for the birthday concert and short visit. The have now returned to the Virgins where they are employed. nov 03 |
Vula |
Diane
and Les |
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This South African boat is presently in Grenada for hurricane season. aug 03 UPDATE: Les remained hard at work in Grenada but Diane came to Trinidad for the birthday concert at CrewsInn and a short visit. nov 03 |
Wandering
Star |
Glen
and Jennie |
From
England, they are newly arrived in Trinidad and won the Jan. Boca
Bowl. feb. 04 |
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Windeva |
Buck
and Sally |
Regulars to Trinidad from St. John, USVI. They have just arrived for a short visit.nov 03 | |
Windom |
Britt
and Llana |
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They have sail extensively on the East Coast of the US, Bahamas and
in the Caribbean. See accounts of their adventures on their site ( www.windom.cybox.com/us.html ) Presently in Colorado refilling 'cruising kitty' with plans for Cast-Off in Winter 2003. aug 03 |
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We
quit our jobs and sold our house, so sometime within the next few months
we will be returning to 'WIND SONG'(at a marina in Curacao) to continue
cruising for a few more years. This time we'll have new crew on board,
since AJ will be with us (he's 19 months old now). Plans are to head
back east through Venezuela, and we sure hope the political problems
there settles down quickly. mar 03 UPDATE:
Family arrived in Curacao just in time to observe elections. (see Jim's
impression in the "Articles
Page") They are now in Bonaire and we are waiting to
hear their cruising plans. aug 03 UPDATE:
Three months in Curacao and Bonaire, we're ready to move on. Crissy
has caught up on her diving while I baby-sit AJ. We'll be heading east
soon, the Aves, the Roques, and Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela. Cruising
with a child on board has caused a few adjustments, that's for sure.
aug 03 UPDATE: Have been
in Puerta La Cruz, Venezuela for the past two months being busy painting
the boat dec 03 UPDATE:
They ventured inland to Merida and availed themselves of the Agua Caliente
Springs which helped the aches and pains of boatwork. They did a lot
of hiking and Jim went Parasailing.He describes the experience as "Exhilirating
- can't wait to do it again." Apr. 04 UPDATE: They are presently home in Texas for two month visit. AJ is having to adjust - again. Jun 04 |
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Windswept
II |
Andy
and Laura |
Have just completed 4 years cruising in/out of Trinidad and have each returned to their Navy ships hard at work. Plans are to return to their boat and continue cruising in two years time. nov 03 | |
Wombat
of Sydney |
Mike
and Joyce |
At anchor in Chaguaramus, the boat was hit by lightning. The boat is now at CrewsInn while making repairs. nov 03 | |
Zeelander |
Suzanne, Longacre
and John |
From Dominica, they report on the newest attraction; it is a spectacular aerial tram built through the rain forest at the edge of Morne Trois Pitons National Park. For complete details of the ride, read the May Bulletin. May 04 | |
Zoya |
Jim,
Deb and Zoya |
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Zoya was born in Puerto Rico during their first 10 year stint in the Caribbean on a boat called "Cool Change". They tried living back in the US without success. Now have this Catamaran and are presently chartering in the USVI. april 03 |
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