Sail Away To The Caribbean
This is a true story. The prompting to put it down in print has come from years of being nagged to do so! Jon and Sue Alsop had a three year old son, Jethro. Home was a 16th century cottage in Shotesham, Norfolk, East Anglia. Due to a dramatic change of circumstances brought about by UK taxation laws, Jon’s one man sail making business suddenly became unviable. Their options were to change careers, Sue to go back to work and Jon become house husband, or to change track completely and have an adventure. They chose the latter.
Sue Alsop, Salcombe Devon 2023.
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28). Puerto Rico and The Dominican Republic
Cruising in company with Kundalini There were several boats we knew in the anchorage off the big marina complex at Palmas Del Mar. A Dufour 35 “Kundalini” belonged to a young French Canadian called Bernard who sailed with his dog Bertine as first mate. He was an architect from Montreal. Jon had done some work…
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29). Day Sailing The Bahamas
We deliberated about which route to take to the Bahamas. It all looked impossibly shallow. It was time to leave Puerto Plata which Olly insisted on calling “Porta Potty.” When another yachtsman had seen Jon mending Bernard’s sail, he asked if his mainsail could be re-stitched. He was happy to oblige. Turks and Caicos Settling…
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30). Bimini to Fort Lauderdale
Crossing the Gulf Stream After our lonely night anchored where the Mackie Shoal beacon should have been we set off again at dawn. We spent two nights in Bimini enjoying our last swimming and beach time in the Bahamas. There was virtually no road traffic on the island, only dirt roads and rows of charming…
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