The Last Leg of the trip home
I found myself alone on my sailboat ILEANA in pitch darkness. It was 4 AM. This was the last leg of
The Shorthanded 100 mile race- 2022
It was pitch black at 3:00 AM in the morning. The singlehanded race had started at 10:00 AM the previous morni
Getting ready to sail to Antigua
“Clear Caribbean waters, pink and white sandy beaches, a hot tropical climate, refreshing breezes, and frien
Assessing the risk from the Bermuda Triangle
One of the best things about retirement is that you can do things that you didn’t have time for while you ar
Interesting Posts
“I want the full experience……”
The Remora Fish Story
Avoiding Hurricane Melissa
The sail south to Antigua- the lost jib…..
Searching for the Treasure at the End of the Rainbow
We caught a fish…well two at the same time!
Dodging the Bats in a Cave deep in the Jungle
A storm passed over my anchored sailboat. There was intense winds of about 25 knots, black skies, and I was on
What’s up with the Eco lodge?
It was totally deserted. The massive hotel structure built into the side of the mountain wall was empty. The s
A day in the life of Karen and Jordan
The wind was blowing through her blonde hair as she sat at the front of the 51-foot sailboat. The sun was shin
Searching for the Treasure at the End of the Rainbow
There was a full moon. It hung over the sailboat shining down from the black sky, lighting up the deck of the
Guatemala Medical mission
Ileana sat at her desk at the medical station located deep in the mountains of Guatemala. It was 1982 and she
Leaving for New York City on Friday, May 12, 2023!
The temperature in Dominican Republic now is 32 degrees Celsius. It is hot and humid! The plan is to leave for