Last summer I had the pleasure of coaching the owners of a modern 45’ cruising catamaran on the challenges and satisfaction that comes from an open water inter-island passage: in this case from the BVI south to Grenada. The month was July which is technically within the Caribbean's storm season (June through November) but statistically unlikely to … [Read more...]
Monohull or Cat?
This is perhaps the most common question that 21st century sailors ask themselves and there is no simple answer as both types of boats have their obvious pros and cons. For some the choice is decided by the fact that a monohull will heel moderately while sailing upwind in a typical Caribbean trade wind breeze, while a the heel of a similarly … [Read more...]
What’s This All About?
Hello sailors, old and new. In these pages, I'll occasionally post observations, tips and musings on sailing in general and Caribbean sailing in particular. So check back from time to time or sign-up to recieve free updates. See you on the water! … [Read more...]