SAILING YACHT PERSEPHONE

We were ready for a change, and sailed over to Martinique. When we visited the island three years ago, I didn’t love it; however it definitely deserved a second chance! We had a lovely trip down with a gentle breeze, and arrived in Ste Pierre mid-afternoon. Last time we were here it was crowded, with…

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As you come round Cabrits headland into Portsmouth, Dominica, you are met by a smiling local guy in a brightly colored boat. It feels like a warm welcome back to a place we love. Portsmouth was full of boats, but we were expected as part of the Salty Dawg Rendezvous, and were immediately guided to…

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We settled into Deshaies for about a week, to wait out some bad weather, catch up on chores and prepare for guests. The weather turned squally and we had a lot of rain! The Doyle cruising guide recommends a hike up the Deshaies River, mentioning that it is a bit of a scramble in some…

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It seemed like a good idea at the time. We thought we had enough time to get to Nevis and then on to Guadeloupe before the weather changed and we were faced with 70 miles upwind. After all, we could see Nevis from Barbuda – how far could it be? I felt we hadn’t seen…

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With a bunch more boat jobs done and plenty of provisions on board, we set off to spend some time in remote places. Our first stop was Great Bird Island, on the northeast side of Antigua. The approach is challenging, with several shallow spots, reefs galore and a narrow channel with a sunken barge conveniently…

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Jamie arrived in Antigua for Christmas and we immediately headed for Guadeloupe. We were thrilled that he decided to stay for an extra couple of days, so we were able to get a little further. He had to work some of the time, but at least he got to do it in beautiful places! We…

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