We sail with the morning tide!!

CharlieJ · February 11, 2011, 07:44:39 PM

Well, not really but I always wanted to say that-grin.

Laura and I will be off the board for a while. We leave tomorrow morning aboard a friends Tartan 41, bound for Isla Mujeres, Cancun and Belize. We'll be sending a SPOT report once a day to David (Grime) so he can post our position as we sail. We could be offshore as long as 7'or 8 days.

Y'all be good while we're gone-grin

Marc · February 11, 2011, 08:08:49 PM

I'm betting on 10 days. (lol). Marc

Chattcatdaddy · February 11, 2011, 08:31:19 PM

Sounds like a great trip. Hope the winds and seas are in your favor!

s/v Faith · February 11, 2011, 08:55:35 PM

May the blessing of Fair Winds follow you on your journey!

Take pictures and enjoy!

Captain Smollett · February 12, 2011, 12:41:34 AM

Have a safe trip.

You need me to go get a picture of Tehani weathering the winter we are still having? You know, something to remind you of 35 N while you are in the tropics? (It snowed here a bit yesterday and some sleet this morning).

;D

CharlieJ · February 12, 2011, 09:20:10 AM

Sure! We won't get to see the pics for a while though. Say hello to Graham for us.

Grime · February 12, 2011, 08:47:13 PM

Here is a link to trailer sailor thread of them leaving. Has some photos and the first spot.
http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/trailersailor/index.cgi/read/777450

Grime · February 13, 2011, 05:13:03 PM

Some photos we took yesterday. If anyone is wondering about his backstay being so thick its because his SSB antenna runs up the backstay.

http://s1142.photobucket.com/albums/n612/Grime66/Sailing%202011/

Capt. Tony · February 13, 2011, 10:08:22 PM

Have a safe passage! It sounds like a fantastic voyage. We've been to Belize several times and will definately go again and not soon enough. Just got back from Isla Mujeres and found it to be a lot like San Pedro out on Ambergis Cay which is a flavor I like. Cancun? Well, we never made it farther than 'the strip' and honestly, I can't see it as a cruising destination ;D Looking forward to your photos and stories.

Grime · February 15, 2011, 12:31:22 PM

Day 4 of their passage. Anytime you click on the link it will show you their latest position that they have sent me.

http://s1142.photobucket.com/albums/n612/Grime66/Sailing%202011/

Jim_ME · February 17, 2011, 11:06:22 PM

Have a great cruise! Look forward to your updates and photos.

-Jim

Grime · February 18, 2011, 02:23:12 PM

From todays spot it looks like they are headed to Progresso, Mex. The photo site is up to date with 7 days.

Grime · February 18, 2011, 05:19:28 PM

Charlie called but was breaking up so bad. The are in Progresso, Mex after bucking to weather for 7 days.

I'll post more when I hear from them.

CharlieJ · February 21, 2011, 03:43:21 PM

As said, we came into Progreso after 7 days to weather. All crew sick with colds by the way, but all better now.

Tore the leech on thee jib and couldn't sail to windward. Didn't have enough fuel remaining to make Isla Mujeres, so diverted to Progresso- found the chart on the IPhone by the way, at 100 miles out.

Garmin didn't know it existed.

VERY pleasant experience clearing in- all officials came to the boat- no charge other than the approx $24 tourist card fee,, good for 180 days.

Had the sail resewn for $100 US- guy did it in one day!!!

We've recouped , toured Progresso which is NOT a very touristy place yet, but will be.

Plan to sail on in the AM, towards Isla Mujeres. Sails back in shape, full fuel load and rested, well crew.

Frank · February 21, 2011, 04:09:05 PM

Glad everyone is well and you're ready to set off again. Have fun

Grime · February 25, 2011, 04:11:20 PM

They arrived at Isla Mujeres today.

Grime · February 25, 2011, 06:24:23 PM

Email from Charlie,

You saw we FINALLY made Isla Mujeres. 14 days!! But Progresso was fun- worth the few days.

And yes, we bucked to weather the entire trip. Made the last 160 miles in 3 1/2 days, at times bucking dead into 20, 24, 26 knots. Unable to sail- just motoring. YUCK!!

On the other hand

The weather is gorgeous, water a lovely jade green, fading to turquoise, blue skies and I'm barefooted and in a bathing suit.

So it's really hard to complain- grin

CharlieJ · February 28, 2011, 07:16:16 PM

Some pictures from Progreso, Yucatan

First Light on the fuel dock, the morning after we arrived

Yucalpeten marina, Progresso Pronounced You-cal-te-pan

Lunch at El Flamingos, with our friend and guide Tito

Flamingos

Wharf out to freight handling port

Downtown Progresso. Markets, etc mostly for local folks. Not a lot of tourists.

Boats on the water front-

Octupus fishing boats-

Tito's brother's boat in the yard, being recaulked

CharlieJ · March 06, 2011, 10:13:50 AM

We'll be leaving Isla in a few hours, heading on down towards Belize.

Gonna gunkhole our way down. Don't know when next Internet will be so adios for a bit.

Grime has pictures on Photobucket. He'll maybe post a link.

Grime · March 06, 2011, 04:30:41 PM

Here is the link to the Charlie J and Laura Album. I'll up date the album as I get Spot locations daily and photos when they send them.

http://s1142.photobucket.com/albums/n612/Grime66/Sailing%202011/

News:

We sail with the morning tide!!