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Posted on June 27, 2020January 3, 2022 by Glenda

Near Raza Island, BC. July 2020.

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Finished a job today that I've been slowly taking Finished a job today that I've been slowly taking care of this last month. One of the Gozzard trademarks are the bronze dolphins adorning the toerails on either side of the boat. Well, ours were looking pretty sad. The original clear coat had chipped and failed and the bronze was tarnishing badly, pitting in places. So... remove old clear coat, sand, polish, polish, polish, apply new clear coat, reinstall, and they're looking a lot happier now! #boatyard #boatwork #gozzardyachts #gozzard36 #svinnisfree #sailinglife
Hiding under a boat to stay out of a sudden thunde Hiding under a boat to stay out of a sudden thunderstorm. ⛈️ Let's hope it's not the one with the tallest mast, despite the 8 foot keel. #boatyardproblems #trinidadsummer #sailinglife #svinnisfree #waitfiveminutesitwillbesunny
The rain cleared just in time for sundowners on th The rain cleared just in time for sundowners on the docks. A great way to relax after a long day spent in front of the laptop. . #sailinglife #svinnisfree #raindaysareforinsidework #chaguaramas #sundowners
Last week we went to visit the parrots that live i Last week we went to visit the parrots that live in the trees across from the boatyard. I think we may have found a couple... . #parrotsofinstagram #parrotsoftrinidad #outsidetheboatyard #svinnisfree #sailinglife
Dusk over the boatyard #boatyardlife Dusk over the boatyard #boatyardlife
The best boat jobs are the ones where you can imme The best boat jobs are the ones where you can immediately see your results! . #oldteak #teakrestoration #brightwork #gozzardyachts #teakcleanerandbrightener #starbriteteakcleaner #varnishcomesnext #sailinginnisfree
Sunday is Dominoes day! . #trinidadcruiserrules #m Sunday is Dominoes day! . #trinidadcruiserrules #mexicantraindominoes #powerboatsmarina
"Tropical wave" passing through Trinidad this week "Tropical wave" passing through Trinidad this weekend. More rain tonight and tomorrow. Wish we could send it home to all those fire ravaged places in Canada! (NWT, Kelowna, etc...)
Making progress on some boat jobs. First big one w Making progress on some boat jobs. First big one was replacing the lifelines from midship aft with a stainless steel rail, 6" higher. Makes it a lot safer when stepping out of the cockpit. Thanks Mitchell! (West Coast Fabricators here in Chaguaramas). #boatwork
Clear skies tonight and almost a full moon over th Clear skies tonight and almost a full moon over the boatyard.
Back at the boat in Trinidad after a pretty wonder Back at the boat in Trinidad after a pretty wonderful 6 weeks in Vancouver seeing friends and family. Glenda is still there for a little while and it's certainly an adjustment for both of us after pretty much 2 years of sailing together. I know she's looking forward to getting back to the boat. Meanwhile, I've spent the last two days cleaning up the boat, putting things away, and settling in. Yesterday I got the rented air conditioner installed, the yard set us up with some nice steps to get on and off the boat, and today started early with a run to the market and grocery store to stock up on food. #boatyardlife
So, yeah. Sailing down to Trinidad overnight and u So, yeah. Sailing down to Trinidad overnight and unfortunately this happened. It's an old sail, and we knew it, and we'll look into whether it's worth fixing, but I'm guessing no. Sigh. More boat 💸 #sailinglife #oldsail
May 24th, 2022, we launched Innisfree into the wat May 24th, 2022, we launched Innisfree into the waters of Lake Huron, after a week-long drive from Vancouver to Midland, Ontario. Today we are sitting at anchor in Prickly Bay, Grenada, our last stop before sailing down to Trinidad for hurricane season. 14 countries, 6800 nautical miles - amazing what you can accomplish in a year! #gozzardyachts #gozzard36 #liveaboardlife #sailinglife #tinyhome #quittheratrace #caribbeansailing #hurricaneseasoniscoming
We went snorkeling today off Sandy Island, Carriac We went snorkeling today off Sandy Island, Carriacou (Grenada). Among some big schools of little fish, we discovered this cute, not so little porcupine fish chilling in the coral. #sailinglife #snorkeling #caribbean
Out for a day sail near Union Island in the Grenad Out for a day sail near Union Island in the Grenadines. Video courtesy of our friends on @whisperingwindswanderings! Hard to believe that it was only one year ago that Innisfree was packed up on a truck, being shipped from Vancouver to Midland, Ontario. Time moves so differently when you're living on a boat! . #liveaboardlife #sailinglife #svinnisfree #gozzardyachts #gozzard36 #stvincentandthegrenadines #unionisland
One of several tortoises wandering on our path yes One of several tortoises wandering on our path yesterday as we hiked with the awesome wardens through the forest reserve on Union Island and up to Mount Taboi, which, at 999' above sea level is the highest peak in the Grenadines. The forest reserve is home to the endangered Union Island gecko (found only here on this small island), and like the other few remaining wild places in the area, is constantly threatened with development, encroachment by resorts, and invasive species. The staff and local volunteers are working hard, with some success, to build awareness and foster international support to protect the area. https://unionislandenvironmentalalliance.org/ @uiealliance Amazing people! #sailinglife #wildplaces #unionisland #grenadines
Very lucky to be able to spend a few days in the b Very lucky to be able to spend a few days in the beautiful Tobago Cays. The extensive and healthy reef that protects these small islands also shelters a sea turtle sanctuary and makes for some truly memorable snorkeling.
It's a race (and we're losing)! Having a great day It's a race (and we're losing)! Having a great day sailing in 20kts of wind as we make our way down to Canouan, SVG. #sailinglife #nautitechopen46 #gozzard36 #tradewindsailing #stvincentandthegrenadines
A little slower pace today, exploring the seaside A little slower pace today, exploring the seaside path to Princess Margaret beach beside our anchorage #bequia #salinglife
We have reconnected with our friends on @whisperin We have reconnected with our friends on @whisperingwindswanderings and that means more hiking! Today's trek took us up to the north east point of Bequia and then back down into town. An hour nap later, and I'm just about recovered! 😂 #sailingfriends #sailinglife #bequiahiking #bequia #liveaboardlife #svinnisfree
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