Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, October, 2021 “You guys might have to get out,” Ryan said as the rental truck’s clutch spoke to him in vibrations known only to his left foot. I could tell the tires had been struggling before we got to this turn. I would have pivoted to stare at him inquisitively, but I …
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Swimming with a Spear
Las Perlas Islands, Panama, May 2022 The islands strung out like thier namesake in a north-south line were a surprising mixture of remoteness salted with the ever-present specter of development. Off the coast of Panama City, I write this as we head back in anticipation of receiving our long stay visas for French Polynesia next …
Passage Report: Key West, Florida to San Pedro, Belize
We departed Key West, FL from the Garrison Bight Mooring Field area at 8:00 AM and made our way south via the main shipping channel. By 9:30 AM we had the sails up and made our way for the western tip of Cuba. We checked the status of the Gulf Stream and following the advice …
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