Our luck with the fishing gods came to a stop. We had several dramatic strikes, with large fish doing aerial fish ballet (not yet an Olympic sport). But in the world of fishing you can not eat a story. David analyzed each incident for why the fish got away. Too much boat speed, too little boat speed or wrong rod angle. This was not the cause but rather a voodoo hex. The previous day we had caught another Mahi Mahi. David tied a line to the fish and […]
The winner of the arrival contest
We listed our contest on both the website and on Facebook. As luck would have it we had two people choose the same arrival time and they were the closest, so we are handing out two prizes. Norman and Wanda Er drop us a line with your mailing address and we will mail you your Two Fish shirts.
Stuart to BVI Stage 2. Short Cut?
On our third day, I saw the color come back into Tim’s face as the waves had calmed down. I was much more relaxed. My spirits were buoyed by the dramatic change in our fortunes. “Making great time! Spirits up big” I wrote. We were motor sailing at almost 6 knots. Thoughts of stopping in San Salvador for fuel seemed reactionary. I was focused on how long we could run the risky short cut route. The ETA was now 7 days. Food kept the crew happy and the hallmark lentil […]
Stuart to BVI Stage 1. Only 1400 Miles To Go
“I did not realize how long a trip this was going to be. I thought it was just a bit farther than the Bahamas.”-Anonymous crew, Two Fish. We all had a good chuckle at our crew’s comment, but a day earlier our arrival looked much bleaker. The team was carefully chosen for complimentary skills, personality and endurance. As Shackleton said: “Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success.” David is an ocean-going captain […]
When will Two Fish arrive in the BVI’s?
We are eager to hear from our fans. So please put on your thinking cap and try to guess our arrival time in the BVI from Stuart, FL. We plan on setting sail Monday 8am but, depending on the weather, this could slip to Tuesday. The trip is 1,000 miles as the crow flies but kinder wind and waves might be encountered with the longer 1,400 mile route. Here is a table to help you with your bet. There will be a grand prize winner and runner-ups. Just comment on […]
Two Fish gets customized
Waiting for a semi-custom boat to be built offers plenty of time to consider what features to choose. The Antares comes with just about everything so it is difficult, BUT not impossible to create add-ons. However, the additions you decide on during the build can only be based on inputs from previous owners and brief trips aboard, rather than your own lifestyle. After a year aboard, we have firmer views on what we want from the boat. WARNING. Before you ask Antares to add features to your new boat please […]
Passage Plan from Stuart, Florida towards the British Virgin Islands
We are 20 days away from setting sail from Stuart, Florida towards the British Virgin Islands. I must correct myself. In twenty days, the boat and the crew will be ready, but the weather will dictate our departure date. This is a challenging leg with a wide variety of strategic choices. Traveling the rhumb line (direct route) is only 1,000 miles, but typically results in sailing into unfavorable winds blowing 20 knots from the east (090 degrees) with the boat steering a course of approximately 118 degrees. Anything that floats, […]
Another Boarding – This time USCG
We have been aboard Two Fish for over a year and besides encounters in Uruguay and Brazil, we have had no boardings by the police or Coast Guard. That changed yesterday when the Sheriff came aboard; today the US Coast Guard boarded us for inspection. The USCG were professional, friendly and had good control of their vessel. We were on the flat waters of the Intercoastal Waterway, when they pulled up behind our stern. Instead of hailing us on VHF, they signaled us to communicate that they were boarding. […]
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