offshore passage – Ohana Sailing Adventure

Ohana Sailing Adventure

6861 Nautical Miles, 292 Days, and 14 Countries

6861 Nautical Miles, 292 Days, and 14 Countries

Our final sunset before Ohana‘s first entry into the U.S.

And now we’re back on U.S. soil – the Florida coastline is just visible in the picture at the top of the post.

Dolphins, Salty Carbs, and Gilligan’s Island

Dolphins, Salty Carbs, and Gilligan’s Island

That is probably the best description of our 3-day voyage from the British Virgin Islands to the Turks and Caicos…

Our first pod of dolphins during the trip – baby and all!

Pirates to the Left, Tropical Storm to the Right, and Gunshots Behind (Part III)

Pirates to the Left, Tropical Storm to the Right, and Gunshots Behind (Part III)

And last but not least…

14) Study flying fish

Pirates to the Left, Tropical Storm to the Right, and Gunshots Behind (Part II)

Pirates to the Left, Tropical Storm to the Right, and Gunshots Behind (Part II)

So what else did we do to stay busy during our crossing?

7) Cross into French waters

Pirates to the Left, Tropical Storm to the Right, and Gunshots Behind (Part I)

Pirates to the Left, Tropical Storm to the Right, and Gunshots Behind (Part I)

About 6 days into our crossing, a tropical storm was predicted to head close to Grenada before turning north to Barbados. Read more…

Land Ho!

Land Ho!

After 1696 nautical miles and 236 hours (but who’s counting?!?), we made it to Grenada from Fortaleza! Read more…