Keeping a schedule while cruising under sail is a lesson in futility. Most cruisers will attest to this. For said reason, we like to make all of our plans tentatively, going where the eratic jet stream forces us. When you take your home with you everywhere, it's easy to keep a relaxed schedule.
After the initial refit of Refuge, we will likely make our way south to Cayo Hueso, aka Key West, a special place we like consider our fourth home. Many people recoil in shock at the thought of bringing young kids to KW, but you might be surprised to learn it is as tame as any other small town in America. But if blacking out in a street gutter is your thing, they will be more than happy to accomodate you all the same. Destinations beyond the keys for the near future include the Bahamas. That's it, we don't want to over extend ourselves. Next year perhaps Cuba (sshhh), Belize, and the Mexican coast.
Ultimately we'd like to make Georgetown, Bahamas by March, but this may require some help from our friend Bill Gates. Not holding our breath though as he is currently off vaccinating half of Africa. Nevertheless, the Exumas are where we will end up, the good Lord willing.
Meanwhile there's lots of work to do on the boat. More posts to come on that.
GL
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