25% of our passage is in the bag, crossing the equator
Blogs Blown Your Way
BLOGGING IN THE BREEZE
Four years later, our perpetual wanderlust, launched us from Houston, Texas, to expatriate life in both Dubai, UAE and Qingdao, China where we worked as international educators. But, after COVID emerged, we decided to leave China and trade in landlubbing for living on the water.
After a seven months search, we purchased S/V Blown Away, a 2015 Leopard 44 from Sunsail Charter, and have completed myriad upgrades in St. Lucia and Sint Maarten to prepare her for long distance, blue water cruising.
Come join us on our adventure!
We’re On Our Way To French Polynesia!
Cleaning and Protecting Sunbrella Marine Canvas Fabric Using 303 Fabric Guard
BOGAS or Bocas Del Toro?
Passage from Isla Providencia to Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Best Place You’ve Never Heard Of - Isla Providencia, Colombia
Sailing Around Pirate Infested Nicaraguan Banks to Providencia, Colombia
Perilous Passage Planning - Pirate Infestation & Nemesis Winds
Staging for Our Panama Passage
Marine Diesel Fuel System Tank - Contamination & Corrosion Cause & Effect - Detailed Explanation
Big Storm Anchoring Survival Tips
Fighting to Save Our Catamaran
Greetings From Cayos Cochinos, Honduras
Eastern Holandes Cays - San Blas Islands - “Swimming Pool” Anchorage
Escape From Guatemala - Sailing to Honduras.
Departure From Rio Dulce, Guatemala - 1st Attempt
Marine Diesel Fuel System Tank - Contamination & Corrosion Cause & Effect - Detailed Explanation
Animals, Exploration and a Visitor
How We Got Live-Aboard Boat / Yacht Insurance with NO Boating Experience
How to Make a "Too Large" Washing Machine Fit Your Sailboat