The first day we had to mostly motor through squalls as we rounded Jamaica. About halfway to the west coast, we had our coolant pump bearing fail on us which was pretty fun. Luckily I had hung onto an old one that was starting to weep so the next day we cleaned her up and did our best to make new gaskets to put it all back together. Alas, they did not hold… going to need to spend a little more TLC on this one. The next day the wind filled in and we were able to send it with following seas on and off with main + whomper to sometimes just the ol’ whomp by her lonesome when we had to go directly downwind. We had several groups of swallows visit us along the way. The first guy died in the boat, probably because we didn’t realize he was hunting for water… poor dude. We gave Sheryl (or Shane) a proper burial at sea 🪦. All in all the spinnaker got one hell of a workout and we couldn’t have asked for better weather. Stoked to explore this island with our buddy boaters, @SV_Chief and @camilledegabrielle 🥾

Had a great stop in Inagua and now Jamaica. Amazing sailing into lush mountains after months of flat islands. We got our fill of fresh fruit 🍌🥭🍈🥥 🍍. Can’t say enough good things about Port Antonio and the people of Jamaica 🇯🇲 @SV_Chief and the gang are getting ready to head West in a few days. Hurry it up, @SaltySunrise!

The Raggeds did not disappoint… cruised in with buddy boaters @SV_Chief and @camilledegabrielle and were blown away by the amount of fish/ life in general at the reef. The stay was short but we had an extremely tight weather window to get to Great Inagua. Had a great sail to Inagua, never more than 3nm from SV Chief, crazy. That’s while we were both sailing from 6 to 10 kts. We’ll chill here until a window opens up to start our trip through the Windward Passage to Jamaica 🇯🇲

The squad went full-on Deadliest Catch mode with plans of reeling in more fish than a cruising boat has any business catching in a single afternoon. Unfortunately, after blowing the entire budget on Keystone Lights, Bloody Marys, and an irresponsible amount of taco dip, there was nothing left for live bait. Live bait was exactly what these fish demanded. Ketch and Camille pulled out every trick in the book but the fish just weren’t buying it. We didn’t land any monsters out there but a good time was had. The Keystone Lights didn’t stand a chance. @camilledegabrielle @SV_Chief @Brandy_Kaikoa @Erin @SailingSunGem @Moonshine40 @sailingsnailtrail @Sunshine

Day 1: Wow, what an epic Float! We started Sunday night Super Bowl Pot Luck party on SV Allure (@sailor.brooke)! We ate very well and the Eagles for the Win! Day 2: 1PM the next day was the Skippers meeting before the 20 boat raft up! We floated into the sunset 🌅 and watched the full moon rise 🌕! A tiger shark 🦈 even joined the party for a bit 😬! We crushed 2 bottles of banana 🍌 rum 🍹 playing beer pong Floatchella style. Thank you to @SV_Chief for hosting the late night gathering and providing yummy sourdough and other treats 🤤! Day 3: Shroud River Float!! Brian marked the spot on a map for everyone to meet, and shockily these salty sailors all found the X marking the spot to start the float. We drifted down to the Washing Machine, and hung out until the tides changed to bring us back out to our boats. But the party didn’t end there…would it be a sailor party If there weren’t tattoos? ✍️ After party on Lost and a few brave souls were bonded with ink for life. #ycass Day 4: Afternoon Spinnaker Swings 🪁 Morning spear fishing by some ycasss made for a lovely lobster/crab pot luck on the beach as we watched the full moon rise! So grateful to have met all of these amazing people and excited to keep up with everyone on @seapeople and follow your journeys. Who’s hosting the next YCA gathering???