The Mediterranean - Spain - Menorca Island
Continuing our sailing adventures through the Mediterranean - Menorca Island, Spain.
The Mediterranean - Italy - Pontine Islands & Sardinia
Continuing our adventures through the Mediterranean - Exploring our final destinations of our sailing adventure through Italy.
The Mediterranean - Italy - West Coast Part II
Continuing our adventures through the Mediterranean -Exploring the west coast of mainland Italy - Part II.
The Mediterranean - Italy - West Coast Part I
Continuing our adventures through the Mediterranean - Exploring the west coast of mainland Italy - Part I.
The Mediterranean - Italy - Island of Sicily and the Messina Strait
Continuing our adventures through the Mediterranean - Exploring the Island of Sicily and transiting the Messina Strait.
The Mediterranean - Italy - South Coast
Continuing our adventures through the Mediterranean - Exploring the South Coast of Italy.
The Mediterranean - Greece - Paxos & Corfu Islands
Our final destinations in Greece - Paxos & Corfu Islands.
The Mediterranean - Greece - Kafelonia & Lefkas Islands
Continuing our adventures through Greece - Kafelonia & Lefkas Islands.
The Mediterranean - Greece - Katakola
Continuing our adventures through Greece - Another highlight of our circumnavigation - Ancient Olympia.
The Mediterranean - Greece - Elafonisos Island & Methoni
Continuing our adventures through Greece - Enjoying Elafonisos Island & Methoni.
The Mediterranean - Greece - Folegandros & Milos Islands
Continuing our adventures through Greece - Enjoying the Folegandros & Milos Islands.
The Mediterranean - Greece - Santorini Island
Continuing our adventures through Greece - Enjoying the stunning Greek island of Santorini.
The Mediterranean - Greece - Tilos & Astipalaia Islands
Continuing our adventures through Greece - Tilos & Astipalaia Islands.
The Mediterranean - Our Adventures Through Greece
Symi Island, the first of the islands we visited during our adventure through Greece
The Mediterranean - Leaving Turkey for Christmas in Bulgaria
In search of some Christmas cheer we headed to Sofia, Bulgaria.
The Mediterranean - The Delights of Turkey - Touring the Turquoise Coast
Touring the Turquoise Coast of Turkey by Car
The Mediterranean - The Delights of Turkey - Kas, & Kastallorizo
Our first sail to Kas, Turkey and a day trip to Kastellorizo in Greece
The Mediterrenean - The Delights of Turkey - Kekova
Enjoying the remainder of the summer - Sailing to Kekova
The Mediterranean - The Delights of Turkey - Antalya
Exploring Turkiye in Earnest - Our First Trip to Antalya
The Mediterranean - When Keenan Returned Home
Once Keenan was back home, we knew our time was running out, but we jammed in a bit more fun.
The Mediterranean - While Keenan Returned to Work, the Fun Continued
While Keenan had to return to work during our visit, we continued to enjoy time with Brooke and the grandchildren.
The Mediterranean - Summer Fun and Birthday Celebrations
After missing our grandson's 5th birthday due to the pandemic, we eventually got to spend his 7th birthday with him.
The Mediterranean - Our Long Awaited Visit to See Loved Ones in the USA
After 3 1/2 very long years, we were eventually en route to visit loved ones - First stop was the USA.
The Mediterranean - Keeping Busy As Anticipation Mounts
Anticipation mounts as we await our flights to see loved ones around the world.
The Mediterranean - Our First Few Weeks in Turkey
Assimilating into our new home in Finike, Turkey.
Suez Canal Transit and Passage to Turkey
The final leg of our passage from Thailand to Turkey.
Part 4 of our Indian Ocean and Red Sea Passage to the Mediterranean
Red Sea Passage - Sudan to Eqypt.
Part 3 of our Indian Ocean and Red Sea Passage to the Mediterranean
Red Sea Passage - Djibouti to Sudan.
Part 2 of our Indian Ocean and Red Sea Passage to the Mediterranean
Indian Ocean Crossing - Maldives to Djibouti.
Part 1 of our Indian Ocean and Red Sea Passage to the Mediterranean
Indian Ocean Crossing - Thailand to the Maldives.
Tantalising Thailand - Ao Phang Nga National Park and Railey Beach
After waiting months for the lockdown to end, we continued our explorations.
Tantalising Thailand - Exploring the Islands of Phang Nga Province
Exploring the islands of Phang Nga Province, Thailand.
Tantalising Thailand - Southern Islands of Phuket Province
Exploring the southern islands of Phuket Province, Thailand.
Tantalising Thailand - Our First Few Weeks on Phuket Island
A busy few weeks on Phuket Island after completing our quarantine.
Goodbye Malaysia, Hello Thailand
After the visa amnesty in Malaysia was unexpectedly rescinded, we set sail for Thailand.
Magnolious Malaysia - High Tea at the E&O Hotel
High Tea at the E&O Hotel on Penang Island, Malaysia - It was so good we did it twice.
Magnolious Malaysia - Our Unexpected Return to Penang Island
Fabulous tourist attractions we enjoyed during our unexpected return to Penang Island, Malaysia.
Magnolious Malaysia - Out & About on Penang Island
Out and about on Penang Island, Malaysia during our first visit.
Magnolious Malaysia - Penang Island - Chinese New Year 2020
Chinese New Year 2020 on Penang Island, Malaysia.
Straits Quay Marina under COVID-19 "Lockdown"
Straits Quay Marina, Penang Island, Malaysia, under the Movement Control Order - June 2020 to Dec 2020.
Rebak Private Island & Marina under COVID-19 "Lockdown"
Rebak Private Island & Marina, Langkawi Archipelago, Malaysia, under the Movement Control Order - March 2020 to June 2020.
Magnolious Malaysia - Langkawi Archipelago
Our final stop in Malaysia, Langkawi Archipelago, before sailing to Thailand - Or so we thought - February 2020.
Magnolious Malaysia - Pangkor Island
Continuing our adventures up the west coast of Peninsula Malaysia - January 2020.
Magnolious Malaysia - Malacca
A wonderful few days in the UNESCO World Heritage District of Malacca, Malaysia - January 2020.
Magnolious Malaysia - Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru, Malaysia, from where we visited Singapore - October 2019 to January 2020.
Splendid Singapore
Highlights of our multiple visits to Singapore from Malaysia - Nov 2019 to Feb 2020.
A Sampling of Indonesia
Our sailing adventure through Indonesia - Jul to Oct 2019.
The Best of Bali
A brief video of the tourist spots in Bali - September 2019.
Welcoming Ceremony in Debut
Welcoming ceremony for visiting yachts hosted by the Indonesia Ministry of Tourist and the local Regency July 2019.
Thursday Island to Debut
Sailing from Thursday Island (Australia) to Debut (Indonesia) July 2019.
Lady Elliot, Great Barrier Reef
We stopped at Lady Elliot en route back to Hervey Bay. The resort on the island does not welcome visitors, thus restricting our activities to the immediate shoreline in front of the anchorage.
Lady Musgrave, Great Barrier Reef
Sailing from Bundaberg, we spent 2 nights at Lady Musgrave, exploring the small island and surrounding reef
Visiting Childers and Snakes Down Under from Bundaberg
With time to spare, we visited a private snake park and the town of Childers whilst anchored in Bundaberg
Sailing from the BVI to Bonaire, May 2014
Sailing to Bonaire for the hurricane season, May 2014 along with our friends. We then spent 6 months in the Dutch islands before heading back to Puerto Rico
Wide Bay Crossing, Queensland Australia
Crossing the Wide Bay Bar at Frazer Island, Queensland en route to the Great Barrier Reef
Bundaberg, Queensland Australia
Touring around Bundaberg for a day before heading out to Lady Musgrave
Platypus Bay to Bundaberg
Sailing from Platypus Bay to Bundaberg, Queensland Australia. The bay provided protection from the southeasterly winds and swell and allowed an early start for Bundaberg without having to navigate the sand banks.
Fraser Island, Queensland Australia
Touring Fraser Island in an offload vehicle. We stopped at this island while waiting for the weather to improve before heading to Bundaberg
Snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands
Some delightful video footage whilst snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands
A Day Out in Sydney
From our anchorage in Roseville Chase, North Sydney, we travel to Chatswood and downtown Sydney, visiting some of the popular tourist destinations
Sydney for New Year 2018
Sailing from Gold Coast to Sydney for the New Year spectacular, with a stopover in Port Stevens
Sydney Fireworks Display - New Year 2018
The Sydney Harbour fireworks display as seen from Paw Paw, anchored off Bradley's Head, opposite the Sydney Bridge and Opera House
Mt Yasur Volcano, September 2017
A visit to the Mt Yasur volcano on the island on Tanner in Vanuatu. The trip begins with a sail to Tanner, culminating in the sounds and sights of the active volcano
Sailing from New Zealand to Fiji May 2017
A day by day commentary as we plan and sail from Opua New Zealand to Vuda Point Fiji
American Samoa July 2016
A quick one week visit to American Samoa. A wonderful clean city of Pago Pago spoilt by the stinking dirty anchorage.
Touring Samoa August 2016
The jewel of the South Pacific!. Most yachts skip Samoa and follow a more southerly route via Palmerston, or bypass Samoa when departing American Samoa. Big mistake, take the time to visit this lovely island with it's friendly people.
Panama Canal Transit February 2016
Transiting the Panama Canal with a group of about 30 yachts
Embera Indian Village, Panama January 2016
Whilst in shelter Bay waiting to transit the Panama Canal, we visited the Embera Indian Village somewhere in the jungle.
Elaine's Inspiration
When Elaine's in the mood for sailing but happens to be at work in the dry and dusty city of Phoenix, this video usually produces a smile and a mental countdown of the days remaining until our next sailing holiday.
The video clip is of a Leopard 46 sailing from Viginia to Tortola BVI in the Carib 1500 race. At the beginning of the video one Leopard 46 is filming another. Turn up the volume and enjoy the show.
Sailing the Ionian Sea in Greece
Bored? Head for Greece and spend some time in the Ionian Sea. Great sailing, cold beer and wonderful food. Oh yes, and the company is great too!
Sailing in St Martin, St Kitts and St Nevis with Karen & Dave
Sailing a Leopard 46 from St Martin to St Barts, St Kitts, Nevis and back again
Bahamas with Karen & Dave
Sailing a Leopard 46 in the Bahamas in June 2012
Elaine's 50th Birthday Celebration
Sailing Paw Paw in St Martin, St Bart's and Anguilla with a boat-load of friends
