Atlantic Jim - SV Esprit Caribbean Bound - November 2025
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Experienced blue water sailor for a late season passage; Norfolk VA to St. Marrten ... Just get to Norfolk, onboard provisions by Captain.
I have been sailing the Caribbean for 30 years and honestly it never gets old; so many beautiful islands to explore, so many swims, dives, friends and fine crews. Ahoy sailors … here we go again!
Esprit is heading down the US coast with stops in Atlantic City NJ and Norfolk VA and then departing Norfolk for St Maarten later this month.
Note: possible weather layover in Bermuda if necessary.
2025 Captain’s Log
Winter
Esprit left Trinidad / Tobago in January for St Vincent & the Grenadines with a sweet layover in the tranquil island of Bequia
Next a land & sea visit to St Lucia followed by lingering visits to various ports in colorful french Martinique.
Spring
Lovely weather begged an extended visit in Antigua before an uneventful sail to St Maarten to meet the delivery crew for a Bermuda passage in June. A short layover there and Esprit made for Boston / Cape Cod MA.
Summer
Several enjoyable weeks cruising New England waters in July then a trip to the Canadian Maritime Provinces focused on exploring the dynamic Nova Scotia coastline and very special Cape Breton Island in August.
By mid-September prevailing winds began shifting to the NW signaling fall weather on the way and Esprit took advantage of favorable window to head SW back to the warmer Boston / Cape Cod waters. The next few months were spent adding new equipment, renewing systems and fussing over my darling yacht!
So another good year and now we point Esprit southeast again … life is good!
Captain Jim


Beaufort to Bermuda
In that late november 2023, after carefully monitoring the weather I was time for an offshore navigation / training voyage between Beaufort to Bermuda. On board Lady Esprit, a Little Habor 44 center-cockpit bluewater sailing boat. I am the 4th wheel, from a strong crew of Captian Jim. it was my first jump in the gulf stream, what an amazing experience i was impressed with how cabably is the boat with the centerboard down and well balanced The speed was frequently at 8 Knots Jim, Chris, John, thank you for welcoming me into your friendship. Salud! Nick
15th Dec 2023