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Category: Travel and Destinations

Travel and Destinations transports you to the places we’ve explored. More than a sailing log, my writing aims to let you hear the voices, see the sights, smell the air, and feel as if you’re right there with us.

Sailing from Florida to the Bahamas
January 27, 2016August 4, 2026Lorraine Escher

Sailing From Florida to the Bahamas: Our First Crossing

Crossing the Gulf Stream
January 25, 2016August 14, 2026Lorraine Escher

Crossing the Gulf Stream: Our First Passage to the Bahamas

Rain Sounds in Florida on a Sailboat
November 17, 2015August 23, 2026Lorraine Escher

Rain Sounds: One Minute of a Florida Downpour on a Sailboat

May 3, 2015July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Antigua: signs that peak season is over

April 23, 2015July 25, 2026Lorraine Escher

Newbie Sailor Arrives at Antigua Sailing Week

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