September 2017 | MONTH IN REVIEW

Here's a quick summary of what we were up to this month. We finally re-bedded the aluminium rail and stanchions on the port side! If you read our 'August 2017 | Month In Review' post, you'd know that this was our second attempt. If we had a dollar for every time we had to re-do a job because the epoxy, sikaflex or silicone set too fast or didn't set at all. We'd have a sizeable nest egg! We made little progress with the Sail Jib Track project. The weather has not been co-operative. It's not called the rainy/hurricane season for nothing. Speaking...

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The Fuel Tank Project (Part I)

The Fuel Tank Project - wish we didn't have to do this, but.. Alex was very determined and after much deliberation, the project is now underway. After all the hard work we put into cleaning & repairing the engine, we did not want to risk dirty diesel spoiling it.  The fuel tank is 20 years old and has never been cleaned. What's the objective of this project? To add an inspection port, clean the inside and install a fuel polishing system, comprised of a fuel pump & 2 filters, to keep it clean thereafter. Of course like a lot...

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FAQ | Costs of Cruising

  One of the most frequently asked question we get is "How much does it cost to cruise?" Honestly, there's no simple or straight answer to this question. Cost of cruising depends on many factors such as (but not limited to):  Location - Cost of food, local travel, cruising permits, visa fees vary from country to country. For example, we found that in general, sailing in Asia (e.g. Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand) is a lot cheaper than sailing in South America/Caribbean (e.g. Brazil, French Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago). Type...

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The Rain in Port of Spain

Last Saturday, we got caught in heavy rain, The streets got flooded in Port of Spain. We filled our backpacks with veggies and fruit, Our shoes got wet and so did our loot. We waited an hour for the rain to subside, And a record time of 3 & 1/2 hours for our bus ride! We got home late, way past dinner time, We survived! and we hope you enjoyed this little rhyme! :)...

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Forepeak Repairs

Here's another post on boat projects. This time it's both forepeaks (i.e. the interior part of a vessel that is furthest forward) or as Alex likes to call it, the munchkin quarters.  Last month, Alex finally repaired the crack in the starboard forward bulkhead, reinforced the floorboard in the starboard forepeak with fiberglass, and covered it with PVC foam board for a smooth finish that is both waterproof & easy to clean. Alex in the starboard forepeak - sanding and vacuuming the area, prepping it to be reinforced (not a comfortable...

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