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Sea means Power
Open ocean sailing has taught us that S-E-A means P-O-W-E-R. Jolie is a decent size, but we are constantly reminded that we’re a mere...
jolie655
Feb 3, 20241 min read
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What is Cruising?
Almost without exception, everyone we've met on the rally is unique and very interesting and entertaining in his/her own way. Bonaire...
jolie655
Jan 28, 20241 min read
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Windy Passage to Bonaire
The week of high winds finally relaxed this morning as we left Les Saintes for Bonaire. It is a 460NM trip heading 255 deg across the...
jolie655
Jan 20, 20241 min read
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Rally Start
Rally started at 1pm yesterday. 22 Oysters tacking back and forth in high winds in front of English Harbor bay. .And off we went at the...
jolie655
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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Leaving Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning we leave Nelson's Dockyard. The start is at 1pm just outside the English Harbor r.
jolie655
Jan 13, 20241 min read
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Sea Survival
Well. Reality set in yesterday while huddle in the fetal position with 8 other sailors in an 8 person life raft, zipped in and coughing...
jolie655
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Waiting in Antigua
Final Prep for the rally, as Oyster's arrive from Europe. 18 Oyster yachts anchored in Falmouth.
jolie655
Dec 29, 20231 min read
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Prepping in Antigua
Well. The trip is less than 30 days out, and the reality of going around the world is starting to sink in.
jolie655
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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