Between Martinique and Grenada, the passage shifted from a straightforward southbound run into repairs, weather, and constant adjustment. What began as a simple transit became a sequence of stops, maintenance, and short weather windows. Patience moved south through persistent rain and shifting forecasts, each decision to sail or stop driven by timing rather than plan. Instead of one continuous passage, the route unfolded in stages, pause, repairs & reassessments. Setting the

Harbor edge, calm water, routine movement—then interruption. A rope in the water, unnoticed until contact. Lines on Patience, prop, and gear. Immediate halt in motion. Assessment. Clear water around the hull, but not under it. Diver inspection. Visibility low, effort slow. Rope wrapped, tension set, resistance in rotation. Removal careful, incremental, no rush. Prop freed, movement restored. Small incident, large effect. Time lost to something unseen, floating, unclaimed. Re

Sitting and thinking late at night on the boat. Pondering all life has to offer.

How quickly life changes in a blink of and eye