Monthly Archives: April 2013

  As it turns out, our anxiety about personal safety and security in Vieux Fort is unwarranted.  The only threat here was the squally weather that persisted for most of the night.  The anchor is up at Vieux Fort, St. … Continue reading →

  The anchor is up at 7:40 AM on Monday in Sainte Anne, Martinique.  Our destination today is Rodney Bay on the island of St. Lucia, some 23 miles to the south.   As has been our experience here in the … Continue reading →

  At this stage of the voyage, it would be altogether natural for one’s focus to gravitate towards the finish line.  After all, it has been 173 days since we departed our home port of Rock Hall, MD last October.  … Continue reading →

On Wednesday afternoon, the anchor is up in St. Pierre. Cutter Loose is bound for Fort de France, about 15 miles to the south. Since it is late in the afternoon, the decision is reached to anchor for the night … Continue reading →

  The forecast calls for winds and seas to increase on Easter Sunday.  It would be fun to remain in Dominica for a few more days of hiking.  However, everything on the island will be closed until Tuesday.  In light … Continue reading →

  After a three day stay in Portsmouth, the next stop on our journey is Roseau, the capital city of Dominica.  The clearance procedure in Dominica requires a visit to the local Customs and Immigration office at the commercial port … Continue reading →