Tag: Gulf of Mexico
Last Leg of the Gulf of Mexico Crossing
With the tropical storm diversion, the Gulf of Mexico crossing really got divided into three legs: It’s this third leg of the journey that is the focus of this week’s TFJ episode (watch below) and the topic of this blog post. Another Offshore Sail And this time it was easy – not like the first…
Caught in a Tropical Storm while Crossing the Gulf of Mexico
The first three days were calm, relaxing, almost comically easy – but that’s not what crossing the Gulf of Mexico is known for. The Gulf is known for confusion, steep waves, and various wind directions. And that’s what we got when Tropical Storm Claudette caught up to us as we crossed the Gulf of Mexico…
Crossing the Gulf of Mexico from Texas to Florida
The plan was simple – we’d leave Galveston, TX, and follow the rhumb line to Clearwater, FL. After all, there was little to no wind in the forecast, so we’d basically motor across. This is how chapter 2 of our Journey would begin. The problem is, Cadence is an ocean-designed coastal cruiser, so she only…
A Little Fog, And a Bunch of Fog in the Gulf of Mexico
We take to the Gulf of Mexico again from Galveston to Port Aransas, but this time we’re faced with fog, fog, and more fog. This episode is more of a sailing vlog, a day in the life at sea in the Gulf of Mexico. The first day wrapped up with good wind and a solid…
Plans for Sailing The Gulf of Mexico During Hurricane Season
Okay, we know June is not the best time to cross the Gulf of Mexico on a sailboat, but that’s the hand we’re dealt. And we gladly take it, but we’ll play this hand with a healthy dose of caution and planning. As is, we have three plans for sailing the Gulf of Mexico and…