We’re in Panama!!

We’re in Panama!!

Last Updated on September 28, 2020 by Amy We have arrived in Panama! Starry Horizons is safely tied up to the dock at Shelter Bay Marina, thanks to some excellent maneuvering in close quarters by the Admiral. There are lots of other cruisers here prepping for the Pacific so we’ve already started making friends. Sailing…

Saint Lucia:  A Day at Soufrière and the Pitons
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Saint Lucia: A Day at Soufrière and the Pitons

Last Updated on May 15, 2021 by Amy We’ve been cruising the Caribbean for 3 months on our boat, Starry Horizons.  We spent 13 days cruising Saint Lucia, and the town of Soufrière – with its lush nature, stunning landscapes, and the rugged silhouettes of the Pitons – was a highlight. About Soufrière The French founded Soufrière…

Re-bedding Deck Hatches

Last Updated on September 10, 2019 by Amy Even straight from the factory, one of our deck hatches leaked. That meant that early into our cruising life, I learned how to pull out the hatch and re-bed it. Remove the screws in the frame. You might notice that the screws are not all the same….