Category Archives: Venezuela

Venezuela tracks

Here is our track through the Venezuelan offshore islands.  Again – first part was reconstructed due to loss.  Enjoy. View 2009 Venezuela in a larger map

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Aves de Sotovento

The big question we’ve kept asking ourselves recently is whether or not we should rest up a day or two or press on to Bonaire and extend our stay in the ABCs. The weather forecasts have been a strong influence … Continue reading

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Fishing success

We decided to move. Threw out two lines. Caught a 5lb barracuda which we prepared ready for a few dinners. Decided to reel the lines in and found a 6lb blackfin tuna. Prepared that too. Tuna steaks tonight. Detail tomorrow. … Continue reading

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Aves de Barlovento

These days I wake up around 5am. Not sure why. I used to think it was in line with sunrise but right now sunrise is some time later. We’re keeping our clocks in line with Eastern Standard Time, not Venezuelan … Continue reading

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Cayo de Agua – south side

Early yesterday morning three of the boats around us left together, including the French boat on which the horn had been sounded the night before. I suspect they were a group all together and maybe it was all three crews … Continue reading

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