Archive for May, 2009
Island time photos
Time is a precious thing. It can’t be taken back once it’s gone, knowing that, we should all endeavor to use it wisely. I found myself on Island time recently, and enjoyed every minute of it. Although you can’t actually go back in time, you can look at photos and mentally relive some rather fine [...]
Isla Mujeres Race, Part 3
The next day or so was very similar, with several minor exceptions. Nobody really ate much as it was too rough. The easy food was consumed when one had an opportunity, or desire, to eat. Pringles, Chex Mix, cans of cheese spread with crackers… man food, with beer of course.
The day passed easily enough sans [...]
Isla Mujeres Race, Part 2
Strategies were becoming apparent as we could see which vessels were settling in on what course. Some were choosing to follow the most direct and shortest path, the rhumb line, while others were going out to look for currents and eddy’s to up the speed along the course. We choose the longer path, but with [...]
Isla Mujeres Race, part 1
St Petersburg Florida to Isla Mujeres Mexico Race: April 24th 2009
Weeks of planning and preparation are about to bear fruit. The anticipation and excitement of my first race have led me to the morning of the 41st annual St. Pete, Florida to Isla Mujeres, Mexico race. I’m the newest crew member so therefore assigned [...]
Isla Mujeres Mexico
Buenos Dias de Isla Mujeres
Good morning all. For those of you that were following the race via the internet, you saw how well we did. Our arrival, just under one week ago, began a long list of events related to the race. We have also enjoyed all that the island has to offer. Fine dining [...]
