Land Ahoy! After a 2,000 mile ocean crossing, welcome to Trinidad | Ep110

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The final part of our Atlantic crossing wasn't straight forward. Trinidad is a big island and the anchorages are on the Western side, sheltered from the Atlantic swell. So once you sight land you still have a full day (or night in our case) of sailing to navigate the oil rigs, shipping and tidal inlets to get to port.
Once there you find the authorities treat private yachts the same as a bulk carrier of an oil tanker and the paperwork is off the scale! Really I thought carbon paper was a thing of the past, not in Trinidad.
Once checked in though we find lovely people and great facilities.
Many thanks to Jim Henshaw, US Merchant Navy Captain, for showing us around Audrey Rose.
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[@user-co5qe2ij6n]

Hi. She was our boat for about 15 years. We sailed from Knysna South Africa with her and spent 4,5 years in Brazil and Caribbean. She was an amazing little ship. Good luck with the refit. Regards Andrew.

[@rosiesails3947]

Good Day Andrew! We would love to talk to you and ask you a few questions. We love the boat and can see so much of the love that you and the second owners put into her. I would also enjoy sharing what we have done so far. The galley and ceilings are the next items and should be finished by May. Masts should go back up in June.

[@marccohen5579]

I love you guys. I, too, have a Perry-designed boat I bought new 25 years ago. That makes 47 years a full-time liveaboard.

[@kg8549]

As captain Jack Sparrow said "Welcome to the Caribbean " Well done you two.

[@chrisryba6190]

Great video guys. Your documented experiences are keeping my wife and I motivated as we launch birds from the nest!

[@LoveLearningInDorset]

In the same boat!( lol) last chick departs next week, final preparations...and its our time!!

[@ronmoar5246]

greetings from the Salish sea, British Columbia. I'm really enjoying your adventures. I'll look forward to following all your future trips.

[@FredomSeeker1969]

Congratulations, Sailing Fair Isle on the grand voyage. What a wonderful accomplishment. 🏆

[@richardcamp8301]

Love Audrey Rose - reminds me of the boat in 50 First dates. As for crumpet - in the spirit of Sid James, surely there's one on the boat at all times.......

[@rolandtb3]

In my birth country. Much has changed since I was at Powerboats and down the islands. Enjoy your time there. Keep your head up, eyes opened and ears peeled.

[@rhadley958]

Wow, I remember watching you leave Dartmouth- what an epic journey!

[@ashleyg6479]

Congratulations to you both on the transit across..! ! ..I think we could all sense the enormity of the task ..and the relief at the end …you should be very proud ..your families certainly are ..enjoy the Caribbean ..it’s truly wonderful

[@richardcamp8301]

Its my dream to sail an ocean. These days its become common place but it should never be under-estimated. Well done

[@FrankE.Cromer]

Crossing Oceans! Nothing like it! Best time ever!! 👍

[@winstonsmith6416]

Congratulations on your ocean crossing and welcome to Trinidad and Tobago, stay safe and enjoy your time with us

[@Steve-Debs]

Congrats on the crossing. I’m still hanging out for the recipe and how to make, for crumpets

[@dougsrepair1060]

Your travels have to be the most honest retirement sailing on KZbin. Congrats on your Atlantic crossing.

[@ThePorridgeGobbler]

Well done Steve and Judy you've been planning this trip for ages and now you have arrived, what a wonderful sense of adventure and feeling of achievement you must have.

[@ATthruhiker96]

Cilantro is coriander. 😂 We love your channel. Ya'll are such an inspiration to all of us. Thank you so much.

[@johnlees1176]

I’m sat aboard ‘Liv of Nyhavn’ on the Scottish west coast in yet another 30mph+ easterly blow & your vid pops up on my screen. Well done BUT I’m gonna have to hate you (😂🤣😂) until I can get Liv out of Largs & into open water. Then I’ll probably like you both again.

[@Alex000113]

Congrats on the crossing ! Maybe guessing the number of flying fish you found on deck would have been more challenging ! Looking forward to comparing your caribbean adventures to those in europe (food, history, scenery) . Was reminded of Captain Ron, hope that family get to enjoy their boat.. Stay Safe !

[@mememe5231]

Great video as always! The herb you used in the shrimp is called Culantro or Recao on the islands. It’s usually used as a base to make soups, stews and beans. Mixed with sautéed onions, peppers and garlic then blended.

[@mikeventurasailing]

Delighted to hear the word "tabernacle" in this video. Awesome word :P

[@1962gms]

Congratulations on a huge achievement - 25 Crumpets, just over 1 per 100 nautical miles 😉 Another fine video as well and we are very much looking forward to watching many more - fair winds ⛵

[@joanalee3487]

Ditto..ditto ditto.....so good ...here's to the great Bob Dy🎉

[@howardsportugal]

I have only sailed over the English Channel...and nearly lost the mast in a force 9...would have loved to do a proper Atlantic crossing though - have a brilliant rest. Cheers from @HowardsPortugal

[@reb4898]

Congratulations on the safe journey. Watching sailing fish sounds like staring at a campfire, mesmerizing.

[@carltontweedle5724]

Congrats on the crossing. There are some countries that want insurance for removing the boat if the worst happens, salvage.

[@andrewj3296]

Absolutely marvellous job, both of you! Looking forward to your Caribbean adventures!

[@svfairisle]

Thanks Andrew

[@keithburrage1424]

My last visit to Chaguaramas was in 1971 with the Royal Navy. It's changed a bit!

[@rolanddunk5054]

Hi, thank you for an excellent and entertaining video,I thoroughly enjoyed it ,and looking forward to theyou new adventures.cheers,Roly🇬🇧.

[@johnharris2337]

Lived in Trinidad for 20 years, try a Roti, chicken Palau rice, Tamarind Rum cocktails balls. Lovely walks in the Northern Range Maracas,and Mayaro beach. Do be careful though, quiet roads etc, locals can fill you in where to avoid

[@svfairisle]

Thanks for the recommendations, tamarind rum cocktail sounds good

[@chhindz]

Had a friend wit CT41, believe stated boat length includes bow sprit

[@stephanmckenney306]

Congratulations!, Well Done! Great Couple,⛵

[@peterschouten-ys8yr]

Hi. Here is a little comment for you to think about. If you spend the money on improving and maintaining the boat you might be better off. Keep the 3rd party by all means as most marina's require it. We sailed around the world without insurance and never felt bad about it. Cheers Peter.

[@svfairisle]

I know what you mean. But it is about that unexpected something that may happen (but probably won't). We maintain the boat anyway. It is about feeling safe.....

[@billhanna8838]

@@svfairisle I deliver up to the Islands Fiji , Tonga accationly Hawaii & Thailand ,Malaya & since Covid the Insurance on the vessels big & small have increased by 30 to 70% so a lot of owners are just going with the 3rd. party & putting what was the excess into a fund for emergencies , Touch wood alls been good & you would be surprised how the amount builds up . Looks great there , On my bucket list . Fair winds .

[@jimduke5545]

Welcome to the new world! Hope to see y’all on the Chesapeake next year when you head north-unless the goal is to head west. Great production. Always enjoy the channel

[@svfairisle]

We're heading North first, maybe waiting until after the hurricane season though

[@jimduke5545]

@@svfairisle makes sense. You’ll miss the boat show but the Chesapeake is a good place to winter or arrive in the spring and cruise the Chesapeake in the summer. Good to have options and no Schengen

[@DIYNauticalDream]

Wow such a small world. You guys are in Trinidad and saw the Wind Wanderer CT-54. A few years back my wife and I flew from Seattle to buy that boat. We have a video of our walk through of it on our channel. Heading For A Heartbreak Sea 1 Ep 10. We really wanted to buy that boat. We talked for months with the previous owner before finally coming to an agreement and traveling to go see it. Sorry to say it was a sad ending for us 😢 We have always wondered what happened to the CT-54 after we left. Thanks for sharing this in your video. BTW she was said to be a little over 65ft when measured to transit the Panama Canal. Glad to see you both made it safely to Trinidad. Have you gone to see the Pink Flamingo reserve. It's worth the trip.

[@svfairisle]

Yes we’ve been to the reserve, you’ll see it in the next episode

[@davidnichols147]

Congratulations, your in Trinidad, such an amazing passage. Thanks!

[@amandad7121]

Wonderful video, so nice to see that beautiful blue water yacht put to sea and arrive in a whole new place.

[@rainfinger]

Great video. We are in Salvador, Brazil, sailed from Mindelo, Cape Verde, being a good stop. You are going to regret not crossing the equator, respectfully suggesting an early January departure from Mindelo, making it to Salvador in time for Carnival in February.

[@svfairisle]

Yes it’s a nice route heading across the Atlantic SW rather than West & gives you that good run up the S.American coast with the current

[@brianrock5000]

Congratulations on the project and good luck. Talking of no one building tough boats have a look at Kraken yachts.

[@svfairisle]

We sailed on in Ep 66 and also did a whole special interviewing Dick and going to the new yard in Bodrum... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3-7hJmthJ2Bjas

[@life_happens_reviews]

​@@svfairislei strongly suggest nordhavn yachts

[@saltlightdix4704]

Great video, I really enjoy watching you guys. I love Trinidad, the people are truly wonderful. If you get the chance, drive down to Point Fortin and go visit the pitch lakes. Kev

[@scr5051]

Greetings Froom colombiansouth América

[@jasonmcintosh2632]

Great thumbnail. Romance on the high seas... : )

[@henrik.r]

Great episode, as usual!

[@TheMikesylv]

I was watching a couple who’s brand new catamaran burned up and they had a hell of a time getting the insurance company to pay up . Something about some language in the contract that was open to interpretation about keeping the boat up. Dirty tricks crap

[@davidbamford4721]

That’s bad news about the catamaran burning up. The big problem is that the resin used in laying up fibreglass is very flammable, which would make a fire in the middle of the Atlantic a dreadful event.

[@carolinemcdougall8708]

Cilantro and Corriander are the same thing ( in the America's) the plant is Corriander and then, when you buy it for cooking it is called cilantro.

[@svfairisle]

Yes same in Europe, it’s just us Brits that call the whole thing coriander. This is a different herb entirely though, leaves look like dandelions

[@TonyRaincoat]

@@svfairisleculantro! At least that what it’s called in Puerto Rico. Really similar to cilantro, but different nonetheless.

[@atakd]

Cilantro is the leaves, corriander the (ground) seeds in most places.

[@catherineirwin-gibson6261]

There are quite a few varieties but the leaves may also be indicative of what grows better in certain climates.

[@ooweesaler]

Well done you too. Congrats on your crossing. What a place to stop.

[@sandramuis7430]

I admire your courage! Looking forward to your time on this side of the Atlantic… 👍👏🏻🥂

[@user-mv3vu7bu6p]

Tyvm love your channel. You two. R so awesome . Hoping to you come to the west coast of Canada. Fair winds n sexy sailboat, loved your journeys since episode 1

[@svfairisle]

Thank you! That's very kind.

[@user-mv3vu7bu6p]

@@svfairisle yw ty

[@mountainwest3444]

Thanks for the Passage Stats update. Very Interesting. Great Video in Trinidad !

[@brucebenson5908]

Thirteen wins apiece with cards, without any skulduggery if you say so, reflects remarkable compatibility. We trust that neither of you suddenly goes off on a winning streak. This was a very enjoyable land-ho installment.

[@svfairisle]

I have to say I was 13-11 up but Judy managed to squeeze 2 more games in sailing around the island!

[@owendavies5036]

Cilantro is corriander leaf. Same herb, different name. Well done on a uneventful last stage crossing!

[@svfairisle]

Yes we’re used to coriander leaf being called Cliantro in Europe, but this is different, the leaf looks more like dandilion

[@owendavies5036]

Yeah. It’s the same thing. It’s quite difficult to grow in hot climates so it goes to seed quickly and ends up with thin spindly leaves. I’m guessing this is why it looks different. I was eminently jealous of your breakfast. Have fun!

[@offinpublic007]

​@@svfairisleit's culantro, not cilantro. It's called bandanya or shado beni locally

[@svfairisle]

Yes thats what I thought, it seems to be a whole different herb, just smells the same and tastes similar

[@owendavies5036]

I stand corrected 😮

[@jaymarlin3565]

Brilliant..!

[@popsyann]

Congratulations for making the crossing! Stay safe!

[@rogerhiggins6599]

Congrats Awesome

[@ivorolandmolenbeek1771]

Wanted to tell you that cilantro and coriander is the same but somebody was a few days faster Thanks for all the great movies A chef from Curacao An other great Island

[@chrislaw7103]

Keep it up. Love your stuff 😊

[@manxman5175]

great video,,hope you both have a nice adventure

[@guidouytterhaegen]

Well done🎉

[@trishjarvis3635]

Well done 🎉👏

[@user-dy2dz2cc3e]

I like your style, take care! /Anders

[@andreassmetana7782]

Bravo, congrats!

[@ianworlock4944]

Excellent videos. Best on U tube. Clear and interesting.

[@avidviewer1]

Many congratulations. What an achievement! 25 crumpets - which lucky person snuck in an extra one? 😂 Thanks for another lovely episode!

[@svfairisle]

Ha! Yes we didn’t put the score for that one! I’m guessing 20-5 to me (Steve)

[@kenwhite6282]

Hi you guys do love to adventure, a great team together, always looking forward to seeing your latest video keep up the good work 😉

[@janecolman-mx5ru]

Congratulations 🎉. I bet you never thought you’d get there, a long time in the planning 😅xx

[@svfairisle]

Actually we didn't plan to do this when we set out. We didn't have any firm plans. It evolved!

[@robertmorrice2282]

Wel done 👍

[@beachdad56]

I’ve hauled at Peake….it was awesome!

[@bertmacdonald337]

BZ you two on an excellent video and a safe passage! With ref to flying fish, it reminded me of the origin of the phrase, "Tell that to the Marines" I mean the actual historical origin and not the incorrect version, continually espounded by our colonial cousins across the pond. Towards the end of the seventeenth century, a Royal Navy Captain was regaling the court of King William with tales of flying fish he had seen on his travels. Several courtiers showed disbelief by exclaiming the seventeenth century equivalent of ,"that`s bollocks mate" whereupon the King called forward a Captain of Marines and had him verify the claims, trusting the Marine`s vast experience. This is the version we were told as young recruits, a more fuller version can be had by contacting Royal Marines Historical Society. The incorrect American version, which has gained an almost universal acceptance, is that US Marines are so thick, they`ll believe anything. Knowing many USMC members it`s easy to see why ! The fact that their marines weren`t formed for seventy five years after this event is never mentioned! Gen dit, no duff! 😎 Cheers easy, fair winds xx P.S. Any USMC reading this, stay frosty , Dog. Sempers mate 😉

[@waynocook53]

Nise sond trak🤙

[@cheaperukbills774]

What a coincidence - My yacht ELLEN II is sat on the hard at Peake Yacht Services Trinidad. Enjoy the haul-out work ;)

[@svfairisle]

I’m sure I saw an Ellen II on a buoy?

[@cheaperukbills774]

@@svfairisle Thank you for your prompt response. I hope you are mistaken.... I just purchased Ellen II a few days ago and will be surprised if she managed to launch herself and tie up to a buoy? ;)

[@svfairisle]

@@cheaperukbills774 Ha! don't worry I've worked out where I saw the name, you're on No Foreign Land as moored right in front of us!

[@cheaperukbills774]

@@svfairisle The previous owner Malcolm Bullock sailed Ellen along the same route as you last December - It's a long but interesting story. Last July I bought a Moody 422 in New York and last week I bought Ellen II in Trinidad... Malcolm suggested that I download the NFR App.

[@SVSeaChange]

Too late now, but I believed in only buying a boat I can afford to lose, hence no need for comprehensive insurance.

[@wrbouwman7287]

👍

[@3in1Machining]

Congratulations on reaching Trinidad. The bad news is that Trinidad is one of the most dangerous places i have been too. Don't go roaming about a night time without a guide. And be careful doing big shopping visits. Go to well know & established places. Stay safe. 😊

[@svfairisle]

So far we've had no sense of that fortunately

[@ecnaruaL]

Vigilance is required around certain streets in Port of Spain in particular. This is a situation that feels like it has got worse in the last 25 years unfortunately. This should not stop you enjoying the island, but definitely keep a weather eye out for trouble.

[@jbhann]

Sounds as if Haiti is worse, seeing that cannibalism is going on there.

[@DIYNauticalDream]

​@svfairisle during the time we were there we felt safe, except for one night we walked from the boat yard to the restaurant around the bay. We walked back in the dark and passed a few people walking the other direction. Nothing was said to us, but we definitely didn't do that again.

[@WelshVilliageDad]

Yippee.

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀👍👍👍❤

[@iainlyall6475]

make sure to visit Pitch Lake.

[@svfairisle]

We were thinking of that, the idea of a lake full of pitch while intriguing isn’t massively appealing I must admit, why do you recommend it? It’s along way from here, is it worth a 2 hour drive?

[@ecnaruaL]

@@svfairisle La Brea pitch lake is the most oversold tourist trap on the island, it resembles an unkempt asphalt car park with foliage growing through the cracks. Even Google Maps describes it as 'sprawling' However, definitely worth a drive past La Brea (where you can see for yourself if it seems worth stopping) all the way down south on a circumnavigation of the whole coast. That said, the hills, forests, beaches and yes, hummingbirds of the NW are the highlights.

[@tonyhalsall3170]

What happened to Judy’s right high cheek? (12.05 onwards)

[@fordyceeldred9409]

Congrats on your successful crossing! Question: Do you use Smeco on all your teak? What color do you use? Thanks for your time.

[@svfairisle]

Yes all the teak that isn’t varnished gets Semco. I use the ‘Natural’ colour I did try a more golden one once, I think it was called honey but it looked a bit plasticy, you can mix the colours though

[@user-tx6md8kt1w]

@@svfairisle NZ is where many superyachts come ffor reffits. At a barbecue I was talking to a guy whose business is to replace/maintain teak decks on superyachts. I asked him what to use on teak decks. Answer: nothing at all.

[@svfairisle]

@@user-tx6md8kt1w Ha! Yes well if his job is replacing teak decks the last thing he wants is one that lasts forever! Actually I’m sure superyacths wouldn’t use anything because the teak has to look perfect & they can do that because they have an army of crew to scrub it every day. If they used a product then the constant cleaning would start to make it look patchy pretty quickly. So they scrub it, regularly sand it and replace several times in the life of the yacht. I filmed on one in Monaco once that was replaced every 10 years.

[@jameshull6776]

Congratulations on you Atlantic crossing, Sorry I have nothing to add on the insurance front. But Steve I would love to know where you got your wide brimmed/akubra hat from? Wishing you all the very best on this next leg of your journey.

[@svfairisle]

It's a Tilley Hat, and it was actually a gift from Garry, - one of our Patrons

[@grahamsmith-ie6kn]

I have been "binge" watching your episodes since I discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago. Judy why not add your book list and recommendation to your website? The Richard Osman murder mystery series was a great discovery and I have just finished the first of the series. I believe the second may be made into a Spielberg film.

[@cliverolfe1611]

We have been enjoying your videos, we intend to attempt a similar trip next season, thanks for sharing your experiences. Just a quick question on insurance, did you do the crossing on third party because of the lack of a survey or because you are a crew of two? Regards Clive and Maggie

[@svfairisle]

It was both. Our survey was from 2016 and they wanted a crew of 4. Two must have had ocean sailing experience. We will do a separate video on this as it is a minefield and there is very little consistency or clarity within the industry.

[@cliverolfe1611]

@@svfairisle thanks for taking the time to reply, much appreciated, I look forward to the video.

[@joehimes9898]

This is so exciting. Congratulations on such a milestone. Can’t wait to see what the Caribbean brings to you.

[@Sailingsandgrownun]

Well done you too, If you manage to get fully comp insurance please let me know the broker, I have it for the Med but can’t get it for the Caribbean or USA

[@svfairisle]

Looks like Judys come up with a really good deal after a LOT of searching, if it works out we will let you know

[@mymobile5014]

It sounds a massive pain 2 days to book in. Do you have to have a printer on board?

[@svfairisle]

We don't have a printer on board (it broke!) but it would be useful. The marina did some printing. The immigration office got all their copies by having carbon paper between their forms though, don't think I've seen that for 20 years!

[@gangstagrandma]

Who names their boat from a horror movie? Audrey Rose died in a fiery crash. Yikes!

[@svsalserenity4375]

Welcome to the Caribbean. How did you find your cutter , where you longing for a solent rig ? Seems like you clicked of great speed. ! Call Anjo insurance in Antigua , they are great to deal with and have very good rates. What are your plans , how long will you be staying in the Caribbean, would love to meet up.

[@svfairisle]

If you saw the conversation I had with Dick Beaumont from Kraken when we went out on one of their boats my preference is for a cutter rather than a solent rig. Dick says I might change my mind after enough trade wind sailing and he may be right. I certainly think for this crossing a solent rig would have worked well. We will probably sail the windward islands and stay South for Hurricane season then go North in November.

[@svsalserenity4375]

Yes , I watched that episode. I have a cutter as well and though for the down wind legs the solent may work best but for everything else it seems like a compromise . Also I’m not crazy about splitting the forestay tension in half . And yes sunk by flying fish may be an issue in todays boats 😂 Also just wondering who made your mainsail cover, Im in the process of designing and sewing sewing one up . I liked a few of the things I saw in yours.

[@svfairisle]

It was made in Eastbourne UK just before we left, but with the new sail we were struggling to zip it up, not enough room. So Antonio who is the main rigger/sailmaker in Lagos (Portugal) added an extra panel on top with the zip to one side which works really well. He also made us a windlass cover (cheap and very good) overnight! We showed him in the episode where we unstepped the mast as he was the rigger in charge, a man of many talents!

[@svsalserenity4375]

Yes I saw that piece on top , its green , I am thinking about the same thing . Putting that piece in there with the zipper in it . just lays between the poles . Im using carbon fiber for the stiffening poles , hopefully will not sag.

[@svfairisle]

@@svsalserenity4375 yes we have glass fibre battens about an inch wide that do the job. Just make the volume of the stack pack big, there no point in giving yourself the task of trying to chrome the sail in there before you’re able to zip up every time

[@primadonna8980]

Absolutely fabulous film 🥰 love the bbq on deck. We are year 7 into our 2year refit 🤣 we bought our yacht in Dec 2016 in uk and stayed aboard in a marina for Christmas. My lovely mum bought us a cobb bbq on which we cooked our Christmas dinner in the cockpit! We chose not to have have a survey when we bought the boat as we knew how much needed replacing and engine rebuild etc etc so we managed to get 3rd party insurance for a one off sailing trip of 600 miles and she’s fully comp as soon as lifted out 🤷🏻‍♀️. Trinidad looks fabulous ❤ hopefully our boat will be in the water this year. The dream began when we bought our boat but now the adventure is about to begin …………..😎⛵️🇬🇮⚓️

[@svfairisle]

Well done you’ve earned it after a refit like that

[@SailingVesselPrism]

Did you guys see Prism on the hard in powerboats?

[@svfairisle]

Arh no Jon haven’t seen it, will look now though. Is there anything you need checking on while we’re here? When you back? We’re here for another 3 weeks, hauling out as well.

[@svfairisle]

Just went up to the office and saw her, you've got the bow sprit off, didn't you replace it a few years back?

[@SailingVesselPrism]

@@svfairisle what's the best way to get ahold of you guys

[@svfairisle]

@@SailingVesselPrism email or we could set up a zoom call if you give us your details : email: [e-mail]

[@TonyRaincoat]

No chance they splash in 6 months lol

[@DIYNauticalDream]

We did a walk through on Wind Wanderer a day before they bought it and we had to decline to buy it after we saw it in person. Our walk through video is on our channel. They will have to replace the tanks and wiring. The boat was knocked down 2 times and took on lots of seawater when the previous owners were crossing the Atlantic on their way to Trinidad.

[@TonyRaincoat]

@@DIYNauticalDream they’re years out. Especially with them not living down there full time. Sounds like they’re paying a yard to do quite a bit of work. They could’ve bought a sailable boat for less money you’d think.

[@nortonmolly]

Since you are going to haul out there. Have you seen fellow KZbinrs Travel Sketch and Aquarius in the boat yard?

[@svfairisle]

No, I’ll look them up

[@nortonmolly]

@@svfairisle Travel Sketch have a very interesting story, rebuilding their near new leopard catamaran due to manufacturing faults. Aquarius an Amel ketch lost their masts crossing the Atlantic recently.

[@svfairisle]

Very interesting thanks. I just had a look on YT and realised Travel Sketch were at the Wednesday night BBQ. I recognised the dog!

[@DIYNauticalDream]

Also Heart Knot Life Sailing is another youtube channel who's there working on their boat also.

[@MaShcode]

Get or make some Trinidadian pepper sauce. In the fridge it lasts forever.

[@svfairisle]

Got some, not the mega hot stuff though!

[@MaShcode]

@@svfairisle my traditional version requires a mere wave on any dish to cull the herd so to speak 🥵

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Can't imagine what it costs to insure a boat! Anyway a great achievement to cross the Atlantic.

[@musiccalgary]

Locals are NOT eating doubles for breakfast. No offense but that's ridiculous. Locals don't eat doubles very often, and never for breakfast. Breakfast is simple. Sada roti and stewed tomato.

[@svfairisle]

They are here! The stall is only in place between 7am and 10am and they sell out most days. Most of the workers here have them in the morning and there’s a constant stream of cars stopping, they do great business