We’d heard only that Huatulco was a good place to wait for a weather window before crossing the Tehuantapec, a bay known for terrible wind and waves. What we didn’t know is that it is a gem of a town. Michael called it the “Mexican version of what they imagine … Read more →
A number of cruisers suggested that the occasional sea turtle would appear en route south. Instead, hundreds greeted Sea Venture’s crew. Thursday night they made it to the anchorage at Puerto Angel after several days at sea. Reputedly an excellent anchorage, Puerto Angel was so cluttered with pangas and mooring … Read more →
Fifteen people commented yesterday, which meant we had fifteen different regimens for writing. I noted that several mentioned writing from the comfort of a recliner. My agent uses a floating desk near his. For that, I’m jealous and may add one to my Wish List very soon — as soon … Read more →
Do you accomplish your best work in the midst of chaos, or must you have peace? Can you write only when bothered by nothing, or does the need to escape worry propel you toward the keyboard? (Or the pen and paper, the notebook.) Do you need a designated space, the … Read more →
What a hoot. Michael called and sent these pictures just after they’d taken on fuel for the next leg of the trip south. It seems that boats must Med-moor (toss an anchor, back up, and tie to dock), which is VERY difficult for full-keel boats that lack bow thrusters. Here … Read more →
By morning, the sky had cleared, lending contrast enough for a photograph or two. Here is the snowfall as seen from the porch door. I have not yet ventured forth. Now, it’s two hours after I took those pictures, and the sunlight sparkles on the crystals, like diamonds winking at … Read more →
I sit on the couch in my bed-sitting room, watching the snow fall outside the window. It masks the ground and the water beyond. I’m not on board our boat, which lies at anchor in Las Hadas, MX (see www.seaventure.us for pictures). Instead, I await her and her captain and … Read more →
While Sea Venture’s Admiral enjoyed a white out in coastal North Carolina (our second blizzard this winter, which must be a record), her Captain and crew played in Manzanillo. Yes, I’m jealous. Sandals and shorts for them, turtleneck and sweater for me — inside. This afternoon, Michael dove to clean … Read more →
It seems that Sea Venture’s crew encountered fog, fog, and more fog as they left Marina Mazatlan on Saturday, which meant good practice for the crew. Mark and Sandee had never steered by radar before, but if you have ever sailed northern California, you’ve either used radar or experienced panic. … Read more →
Sea Venture left Stone Island, off Mazatlan, at 12:30 AM, heading south in a windless sea, but at least the swell was minor — and that dear, darling Ford Lehman chugged right along. They are resting off Isla Isabella, which shows up as an Obstruction on the electronic charts until … Read more →
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