Blog du Wren

Boat Life

Boat life, from the brief experiences I've had with it in the South Pacific, on Lake Union, and now here in the Caribbean, suits me. And it seems the more I learn, the more I like it.

My accomodations here in Grenada are aboard SV Starshine, a 37-foot cutter anchored in Prickley Bay. Notice I said anchored, not docked. That means:
a) No shore power. All power aboard is from the solar panels, wind generator, or, when the need arises, a small generator*.
b) No shore water. Water comes from rain water catchment, or a water maker when needed*. A daily swim off the bow does away with the need for showers, at least for me.
c) Dingy in out. No popping down to the corner store for an after dinner ice cream.

Aside from the ins and outs of being anchored, other new boat stuff presents itself everyday. From the morning dispatch via VHF radio ("the Net") to the close knit community among the cruisers, I dig it all.

(The warm weather and wonderful company doesn't hurt either.)

Thursday December 18 2008

File under: travel, Grenada

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on Thu 18th Dec, 2008 10:52 am PST amanda said:
Sigh. I just can't imagine it. Not with the snow falling rapidly outside. Are we on the same planet?
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on Thu 18th Dec, 2008 11:19 am PST per said:
so nice! I'd trade these land locked sticks for a pair of rubbery tide-going sea legs in a heart beat. Will there be any cruising to compliment the anchored community life?
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on Fri 19th Dec, 2008 02:54 am PST Wren said:
The plan was to cruise up to Carriacou, 25 or so miles north, but the swells and wind would make it a pretty gnarly trip, so at least for the time being, I think we are staying put. My hope is that maybe in the next couple weeks, a little out of harbor sailing will be experienced.
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on Fri 19th Dec, 2008 04:16 am PST Dave said:
Wren, who are you staying with (i.e. who owns that boat)? While we have similar weather, your living on a boat right now (and not working) easily trumps me. I hope you're having a great time.
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on Sat 20th Dec, 2008 11:29 pm PST Mom said:
You'd better not come home yet, there's no path shoveled to the Outback (or through it for that matter). We have snow drifts in the yard and driveway! Real drifts! Oh, the slings and arrows of your outrageous fortune of being In the Carribbean now!
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on Mon 22nd Dec, 2008 01:22 pm PST Jen Kay said:
That sounds awesome! Of course you would be off somewhere great right now. I would love to be anchored out on a sail boat...hope you're lovin it! Merry Christmas
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on Wed 31st Dec, 2008 06:33 pm PST Amiel Martin said:
hey wren, if you like sailboats so much, you should come sailing with Hallie and I: http://www.twitpic.com/u0vh
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