We spent the final few weeks of The Ryba Family Sabbatical in Spanish Wells, where it began 4 months earlier. Once tied up at the familiar docks of the Yacht Haven, we were greeted by “Bill Something,” a crusty Canadian retiree who had been living aboard at the marina since the early days of the... Continue Reading →
For four nights we waited for good weather at Cape Eleuthera Marina, at the southwest edge of the Island. It was worth it: the kids caught up with their school work; their parents caught up with laundry, a bit of work, and some basic boat maintenance. We also grilled a bag of lobsters that I... Continue Reading →
25.5469° N - 76.7639° W After spending the Holidays in Spanish Wells—much of it at Buddha’s snack shack—we moved back onto the OG on January 3. Camping out at the “Palm Cottage” for the previous ten days proved prudent, as one low pressure system after another made its way through the northern Bahamas. From December... Continue Reading →
On December 19, the family (including the dog) began making our way back to the Eleuthra Islands. Prior to Covid, the plan was for the grandparents to take possession of “Kitty the dog” on Christmas Day and to take her south for the winter. Because of Covid, however, Don and Flav remain semi-quarantined in Florida,... Continue Reading →
Voyages of Olivia Grace 