Monthly Archives: October 2009

Grand Roque

Posted on October 24, 2009 by KC2RIY

Around 10am yesterday we took to the dinghy to go for a snorkel. We headed for the lagoon between the two easterly Francisqui islands. On the eastern edge of the lagoon the water became extremely shallow. We could see beyond … Continue reading →

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Cruising Heaven

Posted on October 23, 2009 by KC2RIY

Los Roques continues to be a cruising heaven. While not entirely relaxing, sailing between the reefs and corals continues to delight. Maybe this is what we missed by not going to the Bahamas as we have heard it is similar. … Continue reading →

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Paradise found

Posted on October 22, 2009 by KC2RIY

After saying goodbye to Oud and Brice we put up our sails and sailed 5nm north to a new spot off the reef. Sailing through the reefs is magical. At one point I was standing at the bow with the … Continue reading →

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International Rescue

Posted on October 21, 2009 by KC2RIY

Shortly before writing this morning’s blog I noticed a sailing vessel entering the Boca. Even at that time I thought it was a bit early in the day but I figured they knew where they were going. After sending the … Continue reading →

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Los Roques: We’ve got the blues

Posted on October 21, 2009 by KC2RIY

I first learned of Los Roques shortly after Google Earth was released. I was using it to explore places we may possibly go and by luck I found Los Roques. Here was a place in the middle of nowhere that … Continue reading →

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