Walking down the silky sand beach of Grand Anse in Grenada, we tuck into the Spice Market and head to Esthers. Without ever reaching the counter, we make eye contact with Kimani, the owner and operator, behind the bar. Holding up two fingers and he nods back. Grabbing a seat at a picnic table with […]
LTD Sailing Coffee Blend Keeps you Sailing! Wheeee! I didn’t know how much I didn’t know about coffee. Then I met Jerry from Spice Isle Coffee in Grenada. We had such a fascinating conversation on the characteristics of coffee that I wanted to know more. That is when we decided to make an appointment, bring
“Can I get a radio check?” What do you do when you are ready to set sail but you don’t have internet access and your phone is out of range? How do you find out about the weather? What if you just arrived in Grenada and need information on where to get your sail repaired?
Welcome, Scorpio! @ Tyrell Bay, Carriacou Looking up at the night sky at anchor on a balmy night in Tyrell Bay, we were greeted to a brilliant, sparkling night sky! And right there, hitting us smack in the face was Scorpio! Scorpio 23 October – 21 November After a mellow five-hour sail up from
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Capturing the feeling that is Caribbean sailing and culture: local artist Lisa Herrera Sailing in the azure waters of the Caribbean gives you a heightened sense of awareness for color and light. When I first saw the paintings of local Grenadian artist, Lisa Herrera, it took my breath away! She captured the brilliant colors and the vibrant life of Grenada and
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What do you do on a Super Full Moon when you are not running a Caribbean sailing school? Well, you grab your headlamp, throw on your running shoes (if you have them) and hitch a ride to the latest Hash House Harriers event. Hmmm….what’s that got to do with a Caribbean sailing school? Staying fit is always important – especially on
What is this “liming” you speak of? Well, according to Wiktionary, liming is: Verb liming (Alternate forms: limin’ or lyming) (Trinidadian, Caribbean, slang) hanging around, usually in a public place with friends, enjoying the scene. “No Liming or Loitering – No Shouting or Loud Noise” (written on a sign in Port of Spain shopping mall).
Liming in St. Vincent and the Grenadines – The REAL Caribbean! Read More
What is it about a full moon? Does it conquer up images of moonlight reflecting on the water, warm breezes blowing through the palms and the sound of waves lapping along the side of the sailboat? Or do you think of creatures howling in the moonlight? How does the full moon effect people, animals, or
“The Grenadines? Where is that? Is that near the BVI?” That is the response I get whenever I tell people where we sail. Well, just skip down a few islands, past the crowded Virgin Islands and you will arrive in the REAL Caribbean! St. Vincent is the beginning of the chain of islands known as the Grenadines.
Where in the world is St. Vincent and the Grenadines? Read More
Ooooh! Barracuda! I have a special place in my heart for barracuda. I always see them lurking about while I am snorkeling or diving. They have that long, skinny body, slight overbite – not unlike the nerds from science class in high school. They are harmless unless provoked – again, not unlike the nerds from
