Monthly Archives: June 2007

In Curacao

Posted on 25 June 2007 by frank

Yes, finally, I have made it to Curacao.  They had warned me about the crossing, and, I must admit, it was a tough one.  Cleared customs at Barcadera at 9 in the morning.  All went smooth, and no problems at … Continue reading →

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Last words from Aruba

Posted on 22 June 2007 by frank

If all works out, my next message should be from Curacao.  Having been anchored here for a few day, I realize how different the experience is from being in a marina.  First of, it is much more quiet, barely can … Continue reading →

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Some Google Earth Locations (Jamaica and Aruba)

Posted on 21 June 2007 by frank

http://svmorninglight.com/kml/Discovery Bay.kmz http://svmorninglight.com/kml/Ocho Rios, Jamaica.kmz http://svmorninglight.com/kml/Port Antonio, Jamaica.kmz http://svmorninglight.com/kml/Renaissance Marina, Oranjestad, Aruba.kmz http://svmorninglight.com/kml/Anchored, Aruba.kmz

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Pictures from Jamaica and Aruba

Posted on 21 June 2007 by frank

Ok, I have made a selection from the last 6 weeks, click on any picture for the full size image. Morning Light in Montego Bay, Jamaica Bauxyte loading site in Discovery Bay (name after Columbus’ discovery of Jamaica here) The … Continue reading →

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Anchored at Aruba

Posted on 20 June 2007 by frank

With some delays (which you have to get used to if you travel around in the Caribbean) I finally got my kayak. Yesterday afternoon, I had already paid the dock and was going to give it one more hour, when … Continue reading →

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More from Aruba

Posted on 17 June 2007 by frank

Yes, I have not moved yet.  Probably missed a reasonable good weather window this weekend (well, the winds were under 20 knots).  But I have an eye on a kayak, actually, there are two I have seen.  One longer one (3.40m) … Continue reading →

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Still in Aruba

Posted on 11 June 2007 by frank

My dock is paid up till tomorrow, might have to extend it.  Just looked at the weather forecast (well, here that means wind forecast really): it is 20+ knots winds all the way till the weekend, maybe Sunday it will … Continue reading →

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Jamaica to Aruba

Posted on 7 June 2007 by frank

Have not really written about the passage, so let me do that now (I did type some on board but I can’t transfer between my computer and the computers in the internet cafe). First of all: it took 8 days, … Continue reading →

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Moving right along

Posted on 6 June 2007 by frank

Well, had a better day today.  Got started on boat work this morning, washed the deck, folded the two headsails (it is impossible to fold a big sail on deck when it is windy at sea, so ended up dumping … Continue reading →

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In Aruba!

Posted on 5 June 2007 by frank

Quick update, more on the trip later. Arrived in Oranjestad yesterday morning.  After a long night of motoring for the last 37 miles (necessary after the roller furling gear jammed [the cart that goes up the rail to pull up the … Continue reading →

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