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Exploring the Rivers of the Darién Jungle
We took the Dinghies up two separate rivers in San Blas. This was a great way to explore deep into the jungle without having to go on...
Steve McPhee
Nov 8, 20181 min read
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Sapzurro- The Border of Columbia and Panama
Sapzurro is about 85nm from Isla Fuerte so this would be our first overnight passage in a while. We'd basically be leaving South America...
Steve McPhee
Oct 1, 20185 min read
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Festival on Rio Sidra
This was one of the coolest cultural experiences I've ever had and I feel very lucky and privilaged to have been a part of it. It started...
Steve McPhee
Sep 25, 20185 min read
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Panamanian Dolphins
We set sail towards a new anchorage off the coast of Aridup still in Guna Yala. The four boats were motor sailing through a narrow...
Steve McPhee
Sep 15, 20181 min read
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Fresh Fish on a Deserted Island
We got a big one! While underway we often troll a fishingline behind the boat. Sailing at 4-6 knots provides the perfect trolling speed...
Steve McPhee
Sep 5, 20181 min read
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Entering Guna Yala Territory
We left the Sapzurro Bay at day break in calm waters and beautiful weather. This was our last stop in Columbia before entering Panamanian...
Steve McPhee
Aug 15, 20184 min read
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Isla Fuerte
We sailed into a beautifully protected anchorage off the coast of Isla Fuerte late afternoon. Isla Fuerte was originally planned to be a...
Steve McPhee
Aug 10, 20182 min read
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Feeding Dolphins in the Rosario Islands
After my Dad and I had such a great time anchored off Isla St. Martin (the aquarium) in the Rosario Islands, I knew I had to take Ashley...
Steve McPhee
Aug 5, 20182 min read
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Cartagena
We spent almost one month anchored in the Cartagena Bay and it's difficult to know where to begin... We'll go in chronological order. We...
Steve McPhee
Aug 1, 20185 min read
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Exploring the Jungle of Minca
We wanted to immerse ourselves in the jungle while being in Columbia as we had heard wonderful things about the scenery. What better way...
Steve McPhee
Jul 21, 20183 min read
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Pureto Vallero, Colombia
After setting out from Santa Marta at 4am, we watched in awe at the sunset over the horizon as we sailed away. The whole sky was full of...
Steve McPhee
Jul 21, 20181 min read
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5 Bay National Reserve, Columbia
On the way to Santa Marta we decided to stop in one of the 5 bays in the national reserve as we heard it was beautiful and remote. WE ARE...
Steve McPhee
Jul 20, 20182 min read
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Santa Marta, Columbia
Santa Marta was our first Columbia town we visited. It’s always exciting arriving to civilization after being in remote areas. We decided...
Steve McPhee
Jul 20, 20181 min read
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First Columbian Stop — Cabo De La Vella
The sail from Aruba to Columbia is known as one of the worst passages as the winds are known to regularly reach 40+ knots and the sea can...
Steve McPhee
Jul 10, 20181 min read
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We got tattoos in Aruba
We had talked about getting tattoos for the last couple years now but was never really able to decide on something we liked. Steve...
Steve McPhee
Jul 6, 20181 min read
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Pristine Bonaire
When headed to the ABC islands from the DR, we were not originally planning on stopping in Bonaire and went directly to Curacao. However,...
Steve McPhee
Jul 1, 20182 min read
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Curaçao- Dutch island of the Netherlands ... Caribbean Style!
We arrived early morning in Spaanse Waters (Spanish Waters). A fantastic natural harbour completely protected from the strong trade winds...
Steve McPhee
Jun 5, 20183 min read
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Our Longest Ocean Crossing EVER!
People ask us what is it like to be at sea for days without any sight of land? 385 miles across the Caribbean Sea over 3 days has earned...
Steve McPhee
Jun 1, 20182 min read
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Santo Domingo - The Capital of The DR
As we were so close to the capital we decided to rent a car with some cruising friends and head into the "Big City" for the weekend. We...
Steve McPhee
May 28, 20182 min read
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Boca Chica - The Local Vacation Hot Spot!
Boca Chica is about a 20min drive from DR capital of Santo Domingo. Here many locals came enjoy a mini vacation on the white sand beaches...
Steve McPhee
May 25, 20182 min read
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