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YOU BUILT THIS WELL

It's been just two years since we completed our transatlantic trip for charity and at last we can show you the final result. This is a picture of the of the well that was built in Malawi, Africa with your funds. YOU BUILT THIS WELL by supporting Sail For Water with your donations, your messages and your encouragement. And because of that, the 166 people of …

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Added by CAN DRAC on December 24, 2011 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

Mile 10,000 on our passage to Barcelona



It was as if the weather was trying to tell us something. After days of rain and gusty winds in Mallorca we started to listen. We figured it was time to move on so we decided to aim our bow towards Barcelona.



Our last stop in the Balearics was our favorite port: Andratx where we met Terry, a local diver that lives on a cat and owns a few mooring balls.





He was kind enough to… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on October 26, 2009 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

Mallorca in September weather



So far, passages in the Med have all been quite pleasant. Going from Sardinia to the Balearics was no exception. This time, we even had the opportunity to “buddy sail” with another boat going in the same direction.





Norbert’s “Mandula” is on its way to the starting line of the ARC, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers that takes over 200 yachts from the Canaries to the Caribbean in November.… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on September 24, 2009 at 11:00am — 5 Comments

Between Italy and France: the Straits of Bonifacio

There are certain things we take for granted on Can Drac. The fridge is one of them. We figured that out when a defrosting session went wrong. You see, when you use sharp knives to chip away at the ice forming around the freezer plates you run the risk of breaking something. So that’s what happened to us. Of course, nothing breaks during business hours when you are at a marina next to an expert that can fix it before your beer goes cold. For us, it… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on September 16, 2009 at 3:00am — 3 Comments

Emerald waters in Sardinia



We are finally in Costa Smeralda; the north east coast of the island of Sardinia known for its emerald colored waters. Our plan was to spend our first few days on our own exploring the dozens of beautiful coves in this area. Instead, we fell in love with the very first cove we saw: Cala Coda di Cavallo.





It was not touted as being amongst the prettiest, yet it had it all: clear waters,… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on August 23, 2009 at 10:53am — 8 Comments

Trapped by the magic of Sicily



So much for “Destination: Sardinia”, as the last line on our previous blog post stated. That may have been our intention but the charm of Cefalu’s people was too strong a pull for us to leave behind. Once we delayed our departure, the weather window to cross the Tyrrhenian Sea was closed and Sardinia became out of the question for the week. So why did we end up staying as many as five nights on the hook in the same place (clearly a big departure… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on August 11, 2009 at 4:57pm — 5 Comments

Sicily, the Aeolians and the search for family roots



It’s been two weeks for us on these beautiful islands in the South of Italy. Two weeks of flat seas, blurry horizons and the strongest heat we’ve experienced so far on this trip.





Ever since we arrived the passages have been short and we’ve had plenty of time to cool off by swimming and relaxing just like ever other European on vacation.…



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Added by CAN DRAC on August 2, 2009 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

In the Med, in the news, in the tabloids



Yes, I know, it’s been a while. But our trip didn’t end with an ocean crossing. We still have a long way to go before we reach Barcelona, especially since we plan to spend a few weeks exploring some of Italy’s most fascinating islands.



So after a surprise going-away-breakfast organized by Josh and Giulia (now crew on s/v Gray Lady) we left Lagos for the Mediterranean sea.…



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Added by CAN DRAC on July 24, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

The story of our Atlantic crossing



After our first long offshore passage (Tortola to Bermuda) we finally faced the crossing of the Atlantic ocean on the morning of May 20. Coincidentally, Aunt Carol, Uncle Joe and not-so-little Joey were visiting Bermuda on a cruise ship and thanks to Bermudian (and Sailforwater.com sponsor) Joanne Kippax we were not alone that day. She had the courtesy to pick them up in Hamilton and drive them all the way to our dock to see us off on the Big… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on June 23, 2009 at 3:30am — 5 Comments

First leg of the rally, Tortola to Bermuda



We never intended to race. But as we set off on the first leg of the ARC Europe rally, we could not resist the challenge of a good start. Over two dozen boats eager to cross a short line between a committee boat and an orange buoy at the sound of a horn was sure to be exciting!



So we came out of the marina early and picked the best angle; one that would give us right of way and put us at the right place at the right time. Sure enough,… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on May 19, 2009 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

Last days in the Virgins



What do you do if you only have a week left in Paradise? You call your family and have one last party in the Sun! So that’s what we did with our last few days in the Virgin Islands. We had George and MaryAnn (Andrea’s parents) on board for a week and went back to our favorite spots, as well as some new ones.





We treated ourselves to great meals like lunch at the Deadman’s Beach Bar and… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on May 6, 2009 at 7:30am — 8 Comments

Sisters in Paradise



Ladies and gentlemen, please, welcome Sharyn, this week’s blog star and our guest for the past few days. Sharyn is Andrea’s sister and as you’ll see below she is an expert sailor, a brave swimmer and she sure knows how to party!



We spent Sharyn’s first night by Cooper Island, where we met up again with our friends Debby and Bob from Chimayo, just in time for Happy Hour.





We… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on May 2, 2009 at 4:30pm — 5 Comments

Trading guests for dolphins and pigeons



This week was our last chance to be alone on Can Drac for a long time. So we spent it chilling out in Marigot, discovering Anguilla and sailing back to the British Virgin Islands, where we’ll welcome family visits right until we pick up our crew for the crossing.





We spent Easter weekend in Marigot, on the French side of St Martin and attended a local church on Easter… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on April 24, 2009 at 5:00pm — 5 Comments

France in the Caribbean



There is only one thing better than traveling to some of the most beautiful places in the world aboard your home: It’s doing that with the ones you love. That’s why this week was so special in many ways, as Franc’s parents joined us while we visited the French islands of St Barts and St Martin.





We were lucky enough to find a mooring right in the middle of the Port of Gustavia, which… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on April 13, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Barbuda, Antigua and the turnaround point



After a week in Antigua and Barbuda we are finally headed North!



Ever since we left New York we’ve been charting a course leading us South East. That is, directly into the wind, which as you know, is the one thing sailboats hate to do. Antigua was at the end of that road for us.



From the BVI to Antigua, our last passage South East



After our previous guests left us we spent a few lazy days in the North… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on April 1, 2009 at 1:00pm — 4 Comments

World Water Day on the water

Today is World Water Day.



So our blog is not about us. It's about water. Charity water.



Please, take a minute to watch this:







If you haven't had a chance to do it yet, today is the day to donate.



It's easy, quick and cheap. Remember: $20 can give one person clean water for 20 years.



Become a part of our journey today.…







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Added by CAN DRAC on March 22, 2009 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

The return to the Virgins



Eight years ago, just about two months into our relationship, we chartered a sailboat in the British Virgin Islands for a week. It was our first experience cruising together. We had such a great time that when we were on the plane on the way back browsing a brochure of the islands, we took a pen and we wrote: “We have to go back!”



Today, as we enter the waters of the British Virgin Islands, that old brochure sits on our chart… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on March 13, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

The ballad of Luperon



I can't believe we almost missed it. For a moment, we considered taking I-65 from the Bahamas to the Virgin Islands. What that means is taking advantage of the North winds that come with a front to go as far East as meridian 65 and then turn South straight to the Virgins. Never mind the fact that this is a long offshore passage and that these North winds don’t usually last long at this time of year, causing hours of motoring into Easterly winds… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on March 4, 2009 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

In a boat's own words: Thoughts from underway



We spent the last few days adding miles to our journey. We did about 120 miles with our guests Chuck and Sandra from Eliora so they could experience both George Town and the remote islands farther North. And then we took off on a 400 mile sail to Luperon, in the Dominican Republic, where we are now.





The sails with Chuck and Sandra were memorable. We had no choice but to deal with what… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on February 19, 2009 at 2:30pm — 4 Comments

In a boat's own words: Destination George Town

Approaching George Town under sail and making power



We finally reached Elizabeth Harbor. That’s the anchorage in George Town, the main town (400 residents) in the Exumas island chain, where dozens of cruisers congregate in the winter months. With its own daily radio net and a calendar of activities that could rival that of a summer camp, George Town is its own world, especially when compared to the more remote islands farther North. Here… Continue

Added by CAN DRAC on February 11, 2009 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

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