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…
Shakeout Passage to Key West
We set sail at daybreak on a late January morning bound for Nassau Bahamas. We had delayed departure by day waiting for strong north winds and…
Sirens Isle
Anafi When traveling, day sails often reward with adventure and welcome breaks from tight work schedules, particularly when abroad. Such was the case in late June…
Dinghy Fools
The overnight passage from Little San Salvador to Cat Island in the Bahamas had been tough. We were tired and punchy, but happy to be settled…
Nassau to Half Moon Cay Bahamas
5:oo am, alarm and coffee. Raining, but not hard. I hear some thunder close and wonder if 7:00 am departure will need adjustment. Second cup of…
Close call off Punte Palenque, DR
Sandra had just briefed me on the condition of our sail as I commenced the 11 pm to 3 am watch on a Friday night. Not…