S/V Rainbowrider

24 February 2009 | Cartagena, Columbia
20 February 2009 | Columbia
19 February 2009 | Aruba
18 February 2009 | Aruba
17 February 2009 | Couracao
15 February 2009 | Aruba
08 February 2009 | Spanish Waters Curacao
08 February 2009 | Bonaire and Curacao
13 January 2009 | Bonaire
10 January 2009 | Bonaire and Curacao
08 January 2009 | Spanish Waters Curacao
20 December 2008 | Bonaire
24 November 2008 | Bonaire
24 November 2008 | Las Aves de Barlavento
19 October 2008 | Marina Bahia Redonda Puerto la Cruz
09 September 2008 | Las Aves de Barlavento
08 September 2008 | Las Aves de Barlavento
06 September 2008 | Las Aves de Barlavento
06 September 2008 | Las Aves de Barlavento
06 September 2008 | Los Roques

Back in Curacao

08 February 2009 | Spanish Waters Curacao
pilott / clear and breezy
Well, we're back at anchor in Spanish Waters. We have a couple of days to show David and Nikkie the highlights of the island. Should be enough time as the touristy items are some what limited here. We will do the old town and the shops in the tourist area, then have some lunch at our favorite restuarant on the waterfront, Grill King. Curacao is great for buying or importing boat parts and getting repairs done, also for provisioning; otherwise it holds little appeal for me. We catch the bus and head for the old town. Don't know how long it's been since David and Nikkie rode a bus, but they take it all in stride and soon we are wandering around the old city of Orangestad acting like your typical touristas. The girls are enjoying themselves and David and I are trying to hang in there without any sign of boredom! Still it was a good day and a good time was had by all. Back to the boat for thier final night with us. A nice dinner and drinks in the cockpit, last night conversation, and at 5am I take them in to meet the taxi we have laid on to take them to the airport. By dinner time tonight they will be 3000 miles north of us and 40 degrees colder. However, I know that it won't be too long before the siren call of the sea will bring them back for another visit.
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Vessel Name: Rainbowrider
Vessel Make/Model: Lagoon 410 catamaran
Hailing Port: Corpus Christi, Tx
Crew: Gary and Linda Lott
About: One retired fire pilot and one semi-retired RN. Off to see the wizard or whatever adventure comes along first. Do it till it isn't fun anymore.
Extra: Point the pointy end downwind and go for it.
These are stories of the travels of Rainbowrider and her intrepid crew We have been out for almost 4 years now and will remain out here until it's no longer fun. We have found a community of boaters and friends who will always come to the rescue if needed. Otherwise they will just be there to help with whatever you may need help with. When help is not needed they will leave you in peace with the sure and certain knowledge that assistance is only a radio call away