Morning Rip from Dominican -> Martinique

Brandy L

It’s been a wild and intense few days. Adam got adventurous and tasted the Apple of Death...and we were left wondering if he'd be ok. So we did what any good sailor would do and departed for the next island...we left Les Saintes, made a quick stop in Saint Michel, Dominica, and this morning set sail for Martinique. We’d heard from friends that this leg of the Thorny Path could be pretty rough—and they weren’t wrong. But while it was definitely sporty, it turned out to be more manageable than expected. The forecast called for steady 20-knot winds with gusts to 30, and that’s exactly what we got. The sea state was better than I anticipated—still big and choppy between the islands, but not as chaotic as I’d feared. It ended up being a fast and not too shabby. Adam absolutely crushed it with the sail plan—constantly adjusting, staying calm, keeping us steady, and smiling through it all. We were up at 4:45 AM to catch the first light and powered through a ripping 3.5-hour sail. Surfed a wave and clocked 12 kts. Now we’re safely anchored in Martinique and feeling stoked to be here. We’ll celebrate Harbor’s birthday on the Summer Solstice, soak up some time with our buddy boat SeaBella, and explore a few more dreamy anchorages before parting ways for a bit.

Boat & Crew

Kaikoa

Dolphin, 460

Adam

Owner

Harbor Reef

Child

Aria

Child

Brandy L

Owner