Salt Creek, Bastimentos
Rain started our morning here lying off the southeastern coast of Isla Bastimentos, near the Punta Patino. A lovely spot, nestled between two coral reefs that…
Return to San Blas
We spent that past two days traveling and then enjoying Chichime island in the Guna Yala (San Blas) archipelago. The sail from Portobello was brisk, with…
Christmas in San Blas 2025
We spent Christmas Day anchored in the Coco Bandero Cays of the San Blas Islands. A beautifulspot nestled in the middle of three small islets, two…
Headed to the San Blas Islands
Panama is home to several wonderful cruising grounds, with the Guna Yala (San Blas) Island archipelago being one of the best. A series of nearly 350…
Beginning the Westward Journey
Today, Dec 7, .2025 marks the beginning of my adventure to sail the world aboard Galini. I bought Galini in April, 2022, following the easing of…
As She Rises…
a poem - by David Dickman Warm, as she risesAcross the Spring time seaSlowly first, like whisper songsSung from stretches farHopeful cumulus forms, billowed whiteMove slowly…
Palmas Del Mar Puerto Rico
Palmas del Mar is a lovely spot on the southeast coast of Puerto Rico. Nestled in a resort community complete with golf course and vacation homes…
Blue
Blue is the ocean’s field Deep… deep….deep… Like the love of an honest woman All encompassing, forgiving, graceful Where does she lie? In the next port,…
Thoughts on the dog watch – Listening
0219 in the morning, accommodating to the beginning of my dog watch. The night is clear and still, only the gentle sound of Galini sliding through…
Outboard water pump repair
I was steering the dingy through the shallows along the coast of Culebra Island off the coast of Puerto Rico when the motor hit an unseen…