As we approached the Puerto Ayora anchorage from Santa Cruz Island, we were initially disappointed to see so many smaller and larger motorboats anchored there. Finding the right spot wasn’t easy as the seabed was quite rocky in places. Just as we were finally ready and admiring the beautiful sunset, Read more
After my friend Uwe from Bremen arrived at Vista Mar marina, we went shopping one last time. The first day of sailing to San Jose las Perlas Island, a 49-mile trip, was a fantastic day with Force 5 winds. Arriving in the bay, we met up with our friends Mickey Read more
The time in Germany was quite busy with many visits to my mother in Heiligenhafen, several visits to John’s sons in Manchester, many visits to friends, a bike tour from Hamburg to Heiligenhafen, a ride on the Harz Railway, and many other activities. Of course, John ordered many spare parts Read more
After arriving back at Shelterbay Marina, our preparations for the passage through the Panama Canal got into full swing. Maya needed to be cleaned, and supplies also needed to be replenished. All the gear off-loaded before the San Blas trip had to be re-loaded and stored and a few repairs Read more
Following an unpleasant return trip to Panama and two weeks of preparation, i.e. extensive grocery shopping and cleaning of Maya, our friends were due to arrive. For the previous two weeks the wind conditions in Panama around Shelterbay Marina had been very unusual with F6 – 7 and high waves Read more
When we return to Hamburg, it always needs a few days to settle in again. However, for the next two months, there was hardly any time to rest. My father was very ill, and we were busy with hospital visits and organizing a retirement home for him. He only spent Read more