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Sailing Log: Tyrell Bay – Tobago Cays

Sailing Log: Tyrell Bay – Tobago Cays

The announced storm is here! Winds sweep across Tyrell Bay with up to 60 knots and make everything in and around the boat rattle and shake. So we batten down the hatches and retreat to the cabin. The morning after the first stormy night we are woken up by excited shouts.

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Leaks, breakdowns and hoisted sails

Leaks, breakdowns and hoisted sails

Set sail, sail into the great outdoors, and in the evening watch the sunset with a gin and tonic in hand while grilling the fish we caught ourselves over the fire. This is how I had imagined our sailing sabbatical, at least almost. However, the first three weeks on the boat had other things in store for us.

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The beginning

The beginning

“Good morning Grenada, this is the Cruisers Net, let’s start with the weather report…. the temperature today is 31 degrees Celsius, 70% humidity…” This is how our days have started since we moved to our sailboat Mabul in the Caribbean in mid-August.

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