WebDiscovering the thornless route to Windward. A review of Bruce Van Sant's The Gentleman's Guide to Passages South, 7th ed.. The Gentleman's Guide to Passages South, 7th ed. ISBN … WebApr 18, 2012 · Route April 2012 from Fort Lauderdale to Saint Maarten. Traveling by sea from Florida to Saint Maarten is a 1,500 nautical mile journey upwind. There are two options: (1) the scenic route down the thorny path (2) the delivery route on route 65. The path to most take advantage of predominant wind conditions is route 65 as detailed in this ...
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WebLeaving north of the Bahamas from St. Lucie Inlet in Florida and sailing to 65°W then down to the Virgin Islands is about 1,500 nautical miles, half again the length of the thorny path. … WebJan 26, 2016 · Sailing the windward way south through the islands to the Caribbean is referred to as the “Thorny Path”. Historically, this windward route had very little shipping … mary goss fuquay varina
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WebMay 17, 2024 · “Never again.” “It was brutal.” “Worst day-sails I’ve ever been on.” “It took us three months just to get from the Bahamas to St. Maarten.” These are just a few of the not … WebApr 6, 2024 · It was rocky. The Exumas are an underwater mountain range of limestone, just barely poking up above the surface. They make a 120 mile long ridge of various islands, … WebMar 5, 2024 · Honu crew takes off on the Thorny Path from George Town, Bahamas! We see a cool whale as we sail to Mayaguana, Bahamas where we wait for the dog paperwork to... huron pioneer threshers