OLOH Essentials highlights a variety of things that help to make our cruising more enjoyable and convenient. Hopefully they'll enhance your time on the water as well! Dockwa It was inevitable. We have long had apps to book our flights,…
The importance of a boat's anchor cannot be overstated. There are many boaters who do not plan on spending any time at anchor or "on the hook" so the anchor's crucial role as a piece of safety equipment is often…
Freedom is a fascinating and powerful construct. As people living in the United States, it’s a word we use like running water – often without worry of ever being without it. Today we collectively gather in spirit across this great…
FROM: The Captain - After weeks of wind in the Exumas the forecast finally shifted and a pattern of settled weather was arriving allowing us to start making our way back to the states. We needed three good travel days…
FROM: The Captain - Conditions: Cloudy with some showers, some lightning. Winds from the south/southeast 15 mph. 2 foot head-sea. Distance traveled: 16.3 nautical miles Time underway: 2 hours 28 minutes Average Speed: 7 knots Max Speed: 10 knots Fuel…
Somewhere in the Exumas lives the Wild Sand Dog. We were lucky enough to capture him in his natural habitat, frolicking in the powdery sand at Highbourne Cay. Have you seen this elusive creature? Please be sure to see the…
FROM: The Captain - Conditions: Mostly cloudy. Winds from the north/northeast 10 mph. 2 foot following sea. Distance traveled: 31.4 nautical miles Time underway: 3 hours 20 minutes Average Speed: 10 knots Max Speed: 15 knots After saying our goodbyes…
FROM: The Captain - Conditions: Sun & clouds. Winds from the south/southeast 10 mph. Some medium chop to start then calmer. Distance traveled: 37.5 nautical miles Time underway: 4 hours Average Speed: 9.3 knots Max Speed: 11.2 knots Fuel used:…
From: The Captain - Conditions: Sun and clouds. Winds from the south-southeast 10-15mph, seas 2-4' on the nose diminishing to 2-3's about halfway through. Distance traveled: 38.7 nautical miles Time underway: 3 hours 3 minutes Average Speed: 12.6 knots Max…
From: The Captain - Conditions: Sunny and warm, winds and seas calm. Distance traveled: 87.2 nautical miles Time underway: 8 hours 53 minutes Average Speed: 10 knots Max Speed: 16 knots We were off the docks at 7:06am with a…
