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Vessel Name: Altair
Vessel Make/Model: Saga 48 - Hull No. 1
Hailing Port: Cushing, Maine
21 September 2013
29 May 2013 | Eastport MD
27 May 2013 | Rhode River, Galesville MD
26 May 2013 | Solomon's Island
22 May 2013 | Reedville VA
21 May 2013 | Hampton VA
18 May 2013 | Hampton VA
15 May 2013 | 35 34.8'N:76 17.9'W, Alligator River, ICW, North Carolina
12 May 2013 | Beaufort NC
11 May 2013 | Wrightsville Beach NC
10 May 2013 | Wrightsville NC USA
09 May 2013 | 31 39.3'N:78 54.1'W, Opposite Hilton Head in the Gulf Stream
08 May 2013 | 28 16.7'N:79 36.7'W, Midway Up Florida in the Gulf Stream
07 May 2013 | 25 51.4'N:77 47.0'W, Passing Berry Islands, Bahamas
05 May 2013 | 24 44.9'N:76 50.3'W, Allen Cay, Exumas, Bahamas
03 May 2013 | 24 23.6'N:76 38.1'W, Warderick Wells, Exumas, Bahamas
30 April 2013 | 24 11.1'N:76 27.6'W, Big Majors, Exumas, Bahamas
29 April 2013 | 24 06.1'N:76 24.2'W, Black Point, Exumas, Bahamas
27 April 2013 | 23 30.9'N:75 45.4'W, Georgetwon, Exumas, Bahamas
25 April 2013 | 23 50.9'N:75 07.24'W, West Bay, Conception Island
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21 September 2013

New Blog Address!

We have started out on another cruise to the Caribbean and back. Be sure to follow us at our new blog address. Www.sailblogs.com/member/rjpalm

29 May 2013 | Eastport MD

Owen and Eli

Altair is snuggled into Bert Jabins Boat Yard near Annapolis until June 14. We had a quick visit with grandsons Owen and Eli (their parents too) last night in Towson MD. Owen is finishing third grade as well as his lacrosse season. He will come up to Maine again for a week in July by himself and take [...]

27 May 2013 | Rhode River, Galesville MD

999 Miles!

We've put 999 miles on the boat since leaving Puerto Rico on April 14. What a wonderful way to return from the Caribbean. In years past, we've had to hustle on the way home...it's been nice to take our time.

On the way to Anegada!

17 February 2013 | 18 30.2'N:064 22.3'W, Gorda Sound
Julie
With Dutch and Elaine aboard, we had another fine sail from Soper's Hole up to Gorda Sound. 25-30 knots of wind. Mostly a beat. Single reefed main. Rolled up the jib partly for some of the distance. That's pretty much a normal sail from the bottom of Tortola to Gorda Sound. We arrived in time for a late lunch on board and wandered the Prickly Pear beach. Took a dinghy ride into Bitter End to check out the little shops and have a cool drink at the bar.

Dutch has introduced us to Brugal Annibarario rum from the Dominican Republic which we have enjoyed during our cocktail hours. Always interested in trying out new rums. Dinner was mahi mahi...unfortunately purchased and not fresh caught (mahi is a pelagic, deep water fish)...still very good...bake topped with a banana, ginger, curry, scallion mix. A favorite. Played" Oh Hell," a trick-taking card game that Elaine taught us. I lost! It could be a good game to play wiht Owen next summer.

This morning after our Sunday morning scones, we are on the way to Anegada..a low-lying island surrounded by reefs about 12 miles north of Virgin Gorda.
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Long Island is an island of 4000 people, 80 miles long and four miles wide. Known for its bone fishing. People are very friendly.
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The lions are painted by prominent Puerto Rican artists. They are really cool standing guard in the parks of Ponce.
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Cabo Rojo is the cape at the southwestern corner of Puerto Rico. The beach is miles long, but the beach towns are noisily honky-tonk. The lighthouse and its cliffs and iguanas are most impressive
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The northwestern corner of Puerto Rico is blanketed with caves, jungle, dramatic limestone outcroppings, and Taino Indian ruins. Fascinating!
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Tom and Sue had been on St Martin for a week before we arrived and were excellent tour guides for us. The island is far more than just The Lagoon!
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Tom & Sue Maynes were on board with us in Anguilla. Our first visit to the island and we loved it. Festival, boat racing, and generally enjoying the beaches.
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A great time with Dutch and Elaine on board Altair in the BVIs!
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Our new hyrdrogenerator!
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Sept.-Oct. 2012
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