September 2023: Behind the Scenes

September 2023: Behind the Scenes

by Holly Hendricks on Oct 1

Having recently purchased a new outboard engine for our dinghy, we decided it was time to upgrade our lock. So, we purchased some stainless steel chain, a new lock and shackles, and a chafe guard from Island Water World for $410.85. The case for our life sling broke. It appears the… (read more)…

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Enjoying the Passage of Time

Enjoying the Passage of Time

by Holly Hendricks on Sep 24

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 9/11/2023 - 9/24/2023 Our insurance allows us to move on November 1, so we only have another month in Grenada. We’ve grown very fond of this place, so we are soaking up every last second… (read more)…

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All Aboard! Our Caribbean Family Vacation

All Aboard! Our Caribbean Family Vacation

by Holly Hendricks on Sep 3

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 8/27/2023 - 9/3/2023 The next morning, we decided to venture up to Carriacou. We hoisted our sails and turned off the engines for a few hours until we reached the mooring field at Sandy Island. We stopped for an afternoon swim and walked on the stunning white sand beach, th…

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August 2023: Behind the Scenes

August 2023: Behind the Scenes

by Holly Hendricks on Sep 1

We replaced the bean bag chair we lost in a storm last month for ~$250.00.  The generator compartment ventilation hose detached after the plastic grate underneath the boat broke off. Its location is hard to access (behind the generator, underneath our water tanks), so we… (read more)…

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Life Raft Service + THE BEST Cooking Class in Grenada!

Life Raft Service + THE BEST Cooking Class in Grenada!

by Holly Hendricks on Aug 27

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 8/20/2023 - 8/27/2023 To prepare for our upcoming Pacific crossing, we had the Sea Safety Center service our life raft. We carry a Plastimo 6-person life raft on Sabado, and the manufacturer recommends servicing it every three years. We were invited to see it inflated, and…

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Grenada Carnival: Spicemas 2023

Grenada Carnival: Spicemas 2023

by Holly Hendricks on Aug 20

A Week Aboard S/V Sabado: 8/13/2023 - 8/20/2023 We were coaxed out of bed around 4 Monday morning by the sound of beating drums. Carnival had begun! We could see the flashing lights and torches ashore. We made a pot of coffee and waited until first light to join the party… (read more)…

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