Windward Passage Yacht Charters LLC s/v Mary Sunshine

10/04/2024

Last message from Duque today,
“USCBP does not require customs clearance from Puerto Rico to the mainland US. We made no stops so did not require clearance. US to Is though many miles in between”

10/04/2024

5 hours sleep and CBP (US Customs and Border Protection) refused us entry to the US last night. We all have to report to the nearest Customs office this morning.

10/04/2024

They made to the marina about 1 am with the help of two see tow boat . Thank you for all the prayers. I was very scared for Don and the crew . This is what he said, “ Wooden ships and iron men” is what they used to say. I missed all of you, my dear wife, my little Blanquita and look forward to returning to our little finca in the rainforest “

09/04/2024

Just got this message from :
Don Not us. We are just clearing Bimini and entering the Straits of Florida for a rough 10 hour passage to Fort Lauderdale. No main sail, no generator, no main engine, batteries are running down. But the jib works. Should be outside the entrance and plan to call SeaTow to tow us in. Tough duty here but crew is in good spirits.
Capt. Don

09/04/2024

Getting closer

04/09/2022

Brutal mensaje!!

09/05/2021

Happy Mother's Day to all those mothers out there who with their love and devotion guided us into and through our lives. I am blessed to live with one and have endeavored to make this day a special one for Marucha. We miss our children today but all called in to wish her warm regards. Marucha's mother, Dr. Fabery and her brother Jose joined us for a few quiet moments of reflection here in Palmas Del Mar, PR. Just sitting and enjoying the company and the environment makes it a special moment. Sometimes these quiet moments are the best.

19/04/2021

My friend, Marc, on the big catamaran (over 50 ft.), Mana, joined us aboard the Mary Sunshine while we were in Grenada, for a voyage planning session prior to sailing to Carriacou and near the underwater volcano, Kick'em Jenny. I hadn't realized he was making a video. Leszek, on the Silicon Valley cat from Palmas Del Mar, was also there. The first half covers an overview of the sail planning the night before casting off. Neither sailed with the Mary Sunshine, though.
The second half of the video is a nice overview of marina life and of sailing a big sailing cat with just Mark and with his wife, Nancy. A nice overview of the latest marine electronics onboard. Mark is a modest guy but he knows his sailing technical points and is building his seamanship and sailing skills well, a fine sailor. Good memories, thanks, Mark.
A safety note: Over a number of days I observed about half my fellow sailors out there in the Grenadan Grenadines not observing the volcano exclusion zone around Kick'em Jenny. Note that I said that this volcano had been quiet for 10 years, true at the time. Just a few nautical miles to the north is where the volcano on St. Vincent is erupting now. So you really never know.

When a cool fellow sailor prepares a passage and explains us the hazard on the way, like passing above an underwater volcano « Kick 'em Jenny »n the way from...

19/04/2021

A pretty video that highlights not only the musical traditions in Puerto Rico but its diversity and beautiful scenery. Reminds us why we call this island home. Nice also to see old guys still looking pretty good and having fun doing what they are passionate about.

Carlos Vives & Ricky Martin – Canción Bonita (Official Video)Music:Apple Music: https://SML.lnk.to/CancionBonita/Applemusic Spotify: https://SML.lnk.to/Canc...