Captain’s Log | Caribbean Sailing Blog
Stories, Knowledge & Life Aboard Aurelia Blue
Caribbean Sailing Blog: Welcome to the Captain’s Log of Aurelia Blue, where we share authentic sailing stories, hidden anchorages, local culture and unforgettable moments from life aboard our yacht.
Every voyage has its stories. Some begin with calm turquoise anchorages, others with unexpected adventures, memorable encounters or challenging passages. The Captain’s Log is where we share life aboard Aurelia Blue beyond the itinerary.
From hidden Caribbean anchorages and local discoveries to refit projects, sailing tips and unforgettable moments at sea, these are the experiences that shape our journey.
Whether you’re planning your own Caribbean sailing holiday or simply enjoy following life afloat, we hope our logbook inspires your next adventure.
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Latest Entries
Shipping Boat Parts to Trinidad: One Package, Customs and a Full Day
A parcel from Europe, a day of customs, specialist yacht parts and chocolate that arrives...
Dentist in Trinidad: The Caribbean Beyond the Postcard
Nobody puts the dentist on a Caribbean bucket list. Yet living aboard means ordinary life...
A New Liferaft for Aurelia Blue: Safety Beyond the Checklist
Why liferafts still matter close to shore, what belongs in a survival pack and how...
Inside Aurelia Blue: The Technology Behind Our Hanse 540e
A detailed look at the construction, rig, energy systems, navigation, safety equipment and onboard technology...
Trinidad Tobago Great Race: 525 HP, History and Island Party
Inside the Trinidad Tobago Great Race: a 525-horsepower interview, offshore racing history, famous boats, Store...
Rigging Check in Trinidad: Our Most Expensive Washers
Two worn polyamide washers at the masthead turned Aurelia Blue’s annual rigging check in Trinidad...
Trinidad Scorpion Pepper Antifouling — Our Spicy Caribbean Hull Test
Trinidad Scorpion Pepper antifouling was not on our original maintenance plan. But boatyards have a...
Bird Island, Antigua: The Kind of Stop a Checklist Misses
Bird Island Antigua sailing is about a small anchorage, clear water and the pleasure of...
Caribbean Overnight Passages — Night Sailing Aboard Aurelia Blue
A Grenada to Trinidad overnight passage is shaped by watch rhythm, traffic, weather, food and...
Aurelia Blue Chocolate Wrapper Stories
A playful side path through Aurelia Blue: fictional chocolate wrapper designs inspired by Caribbean sailing, island folklore, boat cats, maintenance humor, reefs, pirates and the strange little moments that make life aboard memorable.
Cocktails, Desserts and Stories from Aboard
Caribbean classics, Aurelia Blue signatures and after-dinner desserts —
with original recipes, real stories and practical techniques from aboard.
Drinks aboard are often remembered for the view, but the best recipes also have a story.
Some began in hotel bars, some in New Orleans, London or the Caribbean, and others developed
slowly through regional variations.
In the Cockpit Bar, we keep the recognised original recipe clearly visible, explain what is
known about its history and add only the kind of variation that makes sense aboard Aurelia Blue.
That may be a local rum, tropical fruit, a lighter preparation or an alcohol-free alternative.
The collection now includes three distinct areas:
Caribbean Cocktail Classics, Aurelia Blue Signature Cocktails and Cockpit Bar Desserts.
