Author Archives: Rhian

On To St Barts

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Rhian

Quick update from Rob. They had a pleasant 20 mile sail to Gustavia on St Barts where there is another nice roomy anchorage for Beyzano. Rob and Mikaela met up with ‘Chiscos’ for a meal last night and are off … Continue reading →

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Shopping in St Maarten

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Rhian

Having been anchored with just a metre of water under the keel in a crowded bay, Beyzano is now anchored in St Maarten where there is plenty of room. It was a 3 hour trip in reasonable winds to do … Continue reading →

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On The Way South

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Rhian

With the arrival of our friend, Mikaela, into Tortola on Monday to help Rob, Beyzano is finally moving south again and overnight they should have progressed to Anguilla. The high winds we experienced a few weeks ago have abated, so … Continue reading →

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New Bowthruster Prop

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Rhian

Since the boat went into the water in May she has been in warm seas for most of the time and the impact on the hull and fittings is showing. Although there is no weed growth, we are getting barnacles … Continue reading →

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Single Handed Sailor

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Rhian

Rob and Beyzano are now safely secured to a mooring buoy in the USVI having made the 30 mile trip from Virgin Gorda yesterday. What a star Not easy to drop the mooring buoy and rush back 45 feet to … Continue reading →

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Back In UK

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Rhian

I have had to return to the UK to visit my dad, leaving Rob sitting in the sunshine in charge of Beyzano. He has the issue of needing to clear out by March 16 or pay import tax of 200 … Continue reading →

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Final Week in the BVI

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Rhian

Paula and Dennis have just gone back to the airport and we are getting through our emails before we head south on Saturday when the winds die down a little. We had a lovely fortnight with them visiting most of … Continue reading →

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Jost van Dyke

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Rhian

Our fortnight with Paula and Dennis is half over already but we have made the best of their time here, visiting the famous spots around the BVI and enjoying the amazing water and marine life. We thought a photo of … Continue reading →

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More BVI Cruising

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Rhian

Our friends arrived as planned on Monday and meeting them couldn’t have been easier. Trellis Bay is right next to the airport, so not only do you get to watch their plane land, you can also walk to the terminal … Continue reading →

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Back in the British Virgin Islands

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Rhian

We left Francis Bay yesterday and motored the few miles into Soper’s Hole on Tortola to arrive by 0930. All the mooring buoys were taken but luckily one boat was just leaving and we grabbed the chance. Otherwise we would … Continue reading →

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