I know it doesn’t look it from the picture but there is a nice swell coming from the NW. This swell will hold me prisoner on Splendid for the next 3-4 days. I just cant get to shore unless I want to land in a tumbling mess. Splendid is comfortable with a slight roll. We are protected by the reef which extends out from the small rocks on the island to the right in the picture. This is typical for this anchorage in November.
It’s good, I’m getting things done. I opened and Amazon bookstore yesterday (BlueSphere Books) and spent countless hours weeding through books to put together a good selection of cruising guides and essential reading. The cool thing about Amazon is you can find good second hand books. So many people ask me about how much it costs me to cruise. and the answer is it all depends on the person. I have built a skill set over years which allows me to cruise on next to nothing. If your planning to go cruising and need to watch your money you must buy Annie Hill’s Voyaging on a small income. It was my bible for many years. The other book that is essential to have on your boat is Jimmy Cornell’s world cruising routs. This will teach you about world wind and current patterns. If you really have no idea how to get started looking fore a small boat and you have very little money I suggest you buy John Vigor’s Twenty small boats to take you anywhere. I will expand BlueSphere books into a very comprehensive nautical book and video store. I make so little from Amazon its a joke, but I think it will be a nice thing to have at the website for you guys and every penny helps.
I woke up this morning and it was 77 degrees. I quickly had to put on scrubs and a long sleeve t-shirt, burrrrrr.
I’ve been in mad writing mode and being locked on Splendid for the next for days should prove to be productive. I do need to find an electrical leek as I could feel electrical current going through my lifeline and bimini frame yesterday.
Peace to all, have a great weekend.
Sail far and live slowly.
Alex
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