Virgin Islands

The modern world is familiar with references to the Virgin Islands. Renowned worldwide as a popular travel destination for sailors, fishermen, sun worshippers, and other independent travelers. Considered a Carribean paradise for its climate, stunning waters, and easy day sailing between islands. The Virgin Islands is a group of about 90 small islands, islets, cays, and rocksContinue reading “Virgin Islands”

The Thorny Path

Sailing from Florida to the Virgin Islands is a dream for many, what’s not to love about a slow island hop down to the Caribbean? However, depending on the time of year, the wind will be your enemy. The trade winds in the Atlantic are a crucial factor in how you sail to the Caribbean.Continue reading “The Thorny Path”

Familiar Waters

Queen’s Dream glided quietly into Rendezvous Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands. The bright, moonlit bay welcomed her to a well-deserved rest a few hours before sunrise – The clink, clink, clink of the anchor dropping into the shallow, clear waters, and a sandy bottom. Her sails furled and stowed, her engines shut down, herContinue reading “Familiar Waters”