by oceangybe | May 19, 2009 | Position Reports
We have just arrived in the safety of Chatham Bay, Union Islands, the Grenadines after a harrowing passage across from the Tabago Cays. The wind was blowing and the waves rocking us to such an extent that Ian almost fell out of the hammock strung on the spinnaker...
by oceangybe | May 16, 2009 | Position Reports
Welcome to the Caribbean Sea ! We are currently sitting at anchor in Port Elizabeth, Bequila in the Grenadines. This incredibly beautiful bay is a huge stop-over point for all Caribbean sailors and is filled with cruising boats. This morning a fellow in a small dingy...
by oceangybe | May 8, 2009 | Position Reports
Wow, that was a pretty awful but we are here. After four days of heavy winds, rough seas and torrential rain, we pulled into Bridgetown, Barbados about an hours ago. Last night was filled with huge squalls with 40+ kts of wind, torrential rain, and huge waves. Today,...
by oceangybe | May 6, 2009 | Position Reports
Windy, sunny day today on SV Khulula. We departed Suriname two days ago, and are bound for Barbados in the Caribbean. After a night of serious squalls with wind to 38 kts, torrential rain and total darkness, sunrise this morning was a welcome sight. Today has been...
by oceangybe | Apr 29, 2009 | Position Reports
Wow, Khulula has never been this far down a river. We are currently anchored off Domberg, about 20nm down the Suriname River, in… well… Suriname. A very very interesting sail to get here. Firstly, the water is about 5 m deep up to 25nm offshore. Nothing...
by oceangybe | Apr 25, 2009 | Position Reports
We are very happily anchored off Ile Royal, bobbing about and reveling in an extremely fast passage. It may not have been the most comfortable one but it is another one under the belt and we are extremely happy to be back in the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE again. We managed...
