Thanks Mark and everyone else for the valuable information and insight. It is much appreciated! Courtney

Courtney, During thattime of year, you will see weather fronts pass through the region one afteranother and as they pass winds will “clock” around the compass. It takes about4-6 days for winds

I am sad for your problem...... my daughter have the same problem . I have solved the situation with the use of a transdermic product with scopolamine ( in Europe : SCOPODERM)....without collateral

Good morning Colin & Lauren, Sorry you have to put Island Perl for sale. I hope she will find a new and caring owner soon. Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------

Hi Colin, That is indeed very sad news. I hope you think it is the right decision. Judith doesn't sail voyages with me. I sail, she flies to destinations and meets up for local cruising. Sure, it's

Hello Colin; Sorry to hear such sad news. We all know how much time,research and preparation goes into making such a planhappen. I'm sure you have already looked into the manysolutions available

Colin, I am so sorry to hear this. I have followed your impressive preparations and noted the extent you went to to have Island Pearl in perfect order. I fpibt if there could be a better prepared

I am so sorry for you and your wife. But as Bill says you are a very good Amelian and you should have zero trouble finding someone to adopt OP. I wish you a quick and heartache free

Good luck Colin. I hope that Island Pearl's new owners are exceptionally good owners like you and Lauren. Whenever someone looking for an Amel asks my opinion of what to look for, I always tell them

It is with a heavy heart that I write this. Island Pearl II is a fully optioned up SM2000 in excellent condition. We are the 2nd owners and she has been carefully looked after since new, ( since

Hi Mark looking to make the trip in one leg then Island hop in the Caribbean later in the year. This is a boat move. Cheers Courtney

Courtney, Some information you did not supply, but is critical for a recommendation. How long do you want this trip to take? Where in PR do you plan to make landfall? If you insist on doing it in

Thinking of doing the same—— out of fort lauderdale. would you risk it as early as mid october? Always appreciate your insights! Porter Porter McRoberts S/V Ibis: Amel 54-#152 Ft.

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Courtney, Rule is to stay North of 25 (till the butter melts), then turn right on “route 65”. Because of the set of the Gulf Stream to the North you can generally add 10 degrees of Southing..

Hi Courtney, I've done exactly that route once about 10 years ago while helping to deliver a friends 44' Cat. It will not be a pleasant trip, as the wind tends to be on your nose the whole way. If you

Courtney, Are you lookingto make the trip in one leg or island hop? This makes a big difference in recommendedroutes. With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff -

I did it the hard way I guess, but I am solo so maximum 24 hours sailing Bahamas (Grand Bahama, Berry Island, Nassau, Exumas) Then against the wind for Turks & Caicos (beautiful place) Then took the

I'd cross the stream and sail outside the Bahamas. You can sail inside the stream to Ft Lauderdale and cross there to Bimini and further E if the winds are better for you that way. Kent SM

Courtney You have 3 choices for route planning: Go south then east to Puerto Rico. Don Street has published a book on this passage called the Thorny Passage with good reason. Mostly motoring into