"Finally off that sucky ride" - Harbor Reef age 7

Brandy L

We knew sailing to St. Martin would be a challenge, after all, we’re still working our way down the thorny path. What was supposed to be 82 miles turned into 100+, with tacks and slow progress into headwinds and lumpy seas. We left Prickly Pear Island at sunrise. One buddy left about an hour before us which was great, feeding us conditions. Our other buddy boat had engine issues but managed to get underway, so we were all a bit spread out. At least we were truly sailing—not motoring—but motion sickness hit hard. Poor Harbor broke his puke record (again). Lesson learned: meds and meals first before letting them fall back asleep. Midway, we had to reef and discovered our starboard engine was revving but not engaging. Adam worked his magic and got us back in action. There were bright spots—dolphins, clear skies, and a few stretches of smooth sailing that reminded me why Adam loves this life so much. We crawled in around 12:30 AM, both engines grinding at 3.5–4 kts, but we made it. Hook’s down. Harbor's wide awake, hungry and ready for some TV 😅 while the rest of the family is ready for sleep! BVI -> St. Martin: officially checked off the list.

Boat & Crew

Kaikoa

Dolphin, 460

Adam

Owner

Harbor Reef

Child

Aria

Child

Brandy L

Owner