Richard & Ruth StanleyinsvspiritA new standard.I’m not sure what happened. One day I was barefoot and in shorts and the next I was all bundled up for chill, wet weather. Ok, maybe it…May 29, 20171May 29, 20171
Richard & Ruth StanleyinsvspiritOn the move.After taking our fill of Nassau’s charms we cast off the lines and headed for the USA. Ok, not so fast. You see, part of the challenge of…May 23, 2017May 23, 2017
Richard & Ruth StanleyinsvspiritNassau.I’m sure the photo above doesn’t conjure any associations with the most famous Bahamian island…and that’s the point of this blog. The last…May 12, 2017May 12, 2017
Richard & Ruth StanleyinsvspiritGoodbye Bahamas.Once we escaped the gravitational pull of Georgetown and made it into the lee of the Exumas we entered what could arguably be called the…May 5, 2017May 5, 2017
Richard & Ruth StanleyinsvspiritThis is our life?By the the look of Ruthie’s FaceBook photos it would appear that we are never actually heading home. That’s just not true. We have finally…Apr 20, 2017Apr 20, 2017
Richard & Ruth StanleyinsvspiritWell, that was crazy!Things have settled right back to their normal levels after a week of furious entertainment and fun. Thankfully…as I don’t think my liver…Apr 5, 2017Apr 5, 2017
Richard & Ruth StanleyinsvspiritThey say that the only thing that works on an old boat is the owner.That’s not entirely true. As soon as our guest boarded I had him in the engine room. Miley, welcome to Cruising 101.Mar 24, 2017Mar 24, 2017
Richard & Ruth StanleyinsvspiritCLUNK!That’s the sad noise of our starter motor not working. Really? We couldn’t be further from a Westerbeke dealer or a mechanic. We are in a…Mar 15, 2017Mar 15, 2017
Richard & Ruth StanleyinsvspiritWe’re still here.Our last post left us stranded in Georgetown while waiting for parts. I should do a full post on the ins and outs of getting an expensive…Mar 4, 2017Mar 4, 2017
Richard & Ruth StanleyinsvspiritHanging out in Georgetown.The harbor here is long and narrow. It’s really a space between two islands so there are plenty of places to park your boat, but you are…Feb 26, 20171Feb 26, 20171