CAPTAIN'S LOG

Passage Reports

Some of the most memorable parts of a Caribbean voyage happen between the islands. Passage Reports is where we record those miles: night sailing, changing weather, watches, arrivals, route decisions and the practical rhythm of moving a substantial ocean yacht from one place to another. These are not polished logbook summaries with the rough edges removed. We write about what conditions were really like, what changed along the way and why a particular decision mattered. Some passages are short and easy, others demand patience, preparation or a long night at sea. Together they show the part of Caribbean sailing that begins where the beach photos stop — the journey itself.

Large offshore racing boat on a trailer before the Trinidad Tobago powerboat race

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...
Aurelia Blue leaving the coast at dusk at the start of a Caribbean overnight passage

Caribbean Overnight Passages — Night Sailing Aboard Aurelia Blue

A Grenada to Trinidad overnight passage is shaped by watch rhythm, traffic, weather, food and...
Caribbean sailing route map used for local passage planning

Why We Sometimes Change the Sailing Route

Why a flexible Caribbean sailing itinerary often creates a safer, calmer and more enjoyable voyage...
First light during an overnight passage from Grenada to Trinidad

Why We Prefer Arrival by Daylight

Daylight arrival sailing gives the crew better visibility for reefs, traffic, fishing gear and unfamiliar...
Caricature showing a traveller with too much luggage for a Caribbean sailing trip

What to Pack for a Caribbean Sailing Trip | Aurelia Blue

What to Pack for a Caribbean Sailing Trip Do’s and dont’s – dont’s ? Packing...
Le Phare Bleu in Grenada during the southbound outseason

Caribbean Outseason: Sailing South to Trinidad

Caribbean Outseason: Sailing South to Trinidad Outseason in the Caribbean has its own rhythm. The...
Illuminated offshore platform near Trinidad during the arrival after an overnight sailing passage

Sailing Grenada to Trinidad – Barracuda, Moonlight and an Overnight Caribbean Passage

Sailing Grenada to Trinidad – Barracuda, Moonlight and an Overnight Caribbean Passage Sailing Grenada to...