For many years, discussions have been ongoing on internet forums and FB groups about whether paper maps have any use on recreational vessels. Can traditional navigation be abandoned in favor of electronic navigation? Is it safe? Hundreds of questions, and no clear answer to the dilemma. Holding the helm tightly like a pirate clutching his…
Panama Canal is one of the major milestones for circumnavigators. Go agent-free. Check out how to do it without extra costs.
Thunderstorms, hurricanes and what more. Every year Mother Nature gives me meteorology lesson. Check out my latest findings – dragon’s nest!
Maritime agent is pricey necessity in some countries. Colombia is one of them. Here is quick summary of our experience and recommendations
Sailing north from Panama is not the preferred direction. It requires some good weather conditions. Check for some information about we gathered. Did we make it to Honduras?
Sailing in Colombia: Puerto Velero short description of the bay and the marina. Information about entry fees to Colombia – 2021.
Sailing from Puerto Velero to Cartagena de Indies. Season December-February.
Many of you ask how It went, so here is a quick recap. The leg Aruba to Colombia is pretty tricky to sail compared to the rest of the Caribbean and high on the “World dangerous sailing spots Top100” list. There are a few points of consideration if you are not familiar with those waters….
Sailing thriller – sometimes sh*^% happens… oh… Sorry, but before we go to Tobago, we just have to tell you about the sailing. Boy, that was a hell of an adventure! Vincent had been excited already for few days about this passage. Ocean sailing is a feast! Whales, dolphins… we eat, we sing, we read…
Dominica part 2 – party with prime minister, chocolate and Indian river. The journey continues! Enjoy! 🙂
Dominica only for few days, but managed to impress us so much that we will be back for sure, and we recommend it from the bottom of our hearts!
Some unproffesional and probably quite unimportant Atlantic crossing facts and figures:
