Texas
I began sailing at age 50 on a Hobie Wave when on vacation in Cancun. I bought a used Hobie Getaway for our small small lake where my parents live. I watched way too many YouTube channels not to try it and booked our first vacation in 2023 with Navigare out of Marsh Harbour for 5 days. Captain Marquis Knowles made the trip a fantastic success and my wife was hooked as well. I started the NauticEd training checking off with Captain Bradley St Croix in BVI in 2024. Now I’m hooked.
716
NM
Total Distance
47
Days
Time at Sea
Skipper Level 1
NauticEdSkipper Level II
NauticEdSkipper Level II
NauticEdGreat day for smaller boat. Fun time around Great St James and along shoreline of the famous Little St James. Spencer was a great help
7.4
NM
4h 50m
Nazareth, U.S. Virgin Islands
Paulito noticed us hovering outside waiting g for fuel dock and came to get us Compton gave me card to call and talk about options due to mainsail malfunction Smiths ferry to St Thomas was frustrating, hot, and would do private water taxi next time.
2
7.7
NM
4h 38m
Privateer Bay to Hannah, British Virgin Islands
Easy day from Peter to Norman sightseeing Great anchorage near expensive crewed charters (& Seven). Moored near snorkeling area at Privateer Bay Dinghy ride to the Bight for lunch.
2
9.6
NM
6h 50m
Fischer Point to Privateer Bay, British Virgin Islands
Medium winds and hot but beautiful Day Picked up anchor at Spanish Town and motor sailed to a mooring g at Trellis. Dropped the Martindales at the airport Motor sailed around Great Dog and George dig but no nice anchorages. Found an awesome spot all alone at South Bay Ginger Island. Anchored in 25 ft with 100 ft chain and swam around a bit. Got some sun and relaxation. Took some pics and videos. Really cool place. Anchor was against a rock but came up fine. Went around to Cooper Island for late lunch. Mooring area with crazy twisting winds and crowded so we kept going after lunch and rest. Moored at Great Harbor Peter Iskand near Ocean 7 club that seems remodeled but not open. Possibly looking at Sprat Bay and the Peter Iskand resort tomorrow
6
30.6
NM
15h 34m
Town Bay to Fischer Point, British Virgin Islands
Medium wind. Beautiful day Motored through Saba Rock area and Prickly Pear island Motor sailed to Spanish Town and through small vessel passage. Anchored in 9.5 ft with 70 ft chain. Great snorkeling Dinghy to our beach — “Dinner” at 3:45 Sugar Cane assisted by Mr Dependable — will add to my contacts. Steak Frites were excellent. Back to boat and snorkeled this reef — cool fish.
4
17.1
NM
6h 17m
North Sound Settlement to Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands
More peaceful. A couple of mild rain showers. Easy exit from Anegada. Motor sailed with jib. No problems FCFS ball at Leverick and had lunch there. Some grocery shopping — nice store Back on ball for swim with jellyfish Toured over to Bitter End and looked at Saba Rock Back to Keverick for fuel but was crowded. Got another ball. Then fuel. Them back on ball. Fuel 85 gallons — $470 Mike grilled kabobs with baked potatoes. Excellent night
3
21.2
NM
6h 51m
Anegada Reef to North Sound Settlement, British Virgin Islands
Great tour of Jost from Cat. To Smugglers and anchored for a short time but not out of swells Really windy with apparent up to 30 a couple of times. Lots of spray in the face. Karmen worried about LaNell. Motor sailing with Jib. Would not do that again. Steak and lobster at Potters was great
6
47.7
NM
9h 4m
West End to Anegada Reef, British Virgin Islands
Great wind. Frustrating furling boom. Lunch at White Bay Motor sailed to Soper’s Hole Dinner at Pussers
5
27.4
NM
8h 31m
The Mill to West End, British Virgin Islands
Windy and a couple of showers Karmen got mooring ball in the rain and wind first try.
1
19.1
NM
5h 9m
Great Harbour Point to The Mill, British Virgin Islands
Great wind We let Navigare get out of the tight marina slip Learned about furling boom. Some issues with it catching on topping line Problems with dual electric throttles but fixed with either position or reset breakers in engine bay Mooring ball at Peter Island great harbor. Karmen did awesome
7
15.4
NM
4h 58m
Hannah to Great Harbour Point, British Virgin Islands