Dawn found us approaching Round Rock Passage as planned and we passed into Sir Francis Drake Channel between the main British Virgin Islands just as the heavens opened necessitating the donning of full wet weather gear for the first time since European waters. Unable to speak to the Customs on the phone, the marina assured... Continue Reading →

We had a good sail to St. Kitts with a fast broad reach all the way to the south of Nevis. Approaching Basseterre we heard ‘Torch’ calling the marina with no response and they chose to anchor off. We entered but the only space was to raft alongside a French yacht moored against the quay... Continue Reading →

Having returned to the UK early from my Caribbean cruise to attend the England Counties rugby game in Scotland, I had ‘cashed in’ son Oliver’s flights to Bermuda and back from the Azores as his selection would have meant he was touring with the team to Canada during the period when he was to have... Continue Reading →

We have spent a couple of days here in Jolly Harbour and they have been very enjoyable, it being a surprisingly good destination for all sorts of reasons. The Marina is sheltered and well serviced. The cross section of shops, restaurants and bars is very extensive and the overall 'feel' of the place is relaxing... Continue Reading →