Oria/Cuba 2001 - Oria - Sailing


See also my Cuba 2000 page

On the way back to Martinique, each of us got another shot at steering the Oria. Skipper Joe always made it look an easy and relaxed thing. We found it to be hard work.

Gina steering the Oria
Sailing away...
Dolphins at the bow
Twice during our cruise, dolphins would accompany our boat, darting in and out of the water around the bow
Dolphins at the bow
They're really hard to take pictures of. I almost fell in
Joe at the helm
Skipper Joe, his usual relaxed self
 
Joe at the helm
"Why don't you guys take over for a while..."
Joe explaining sailing terms to the crew
Joe explaining the basics of sailing to us landlubbers
Steve trying his luck steering
Steve was first to try. He had to stoop because the roof of the cockpit was really low
Boris trying to get dressed in high winds
Boris fighting the elements
 
Boris trying to get dressed in high winds
Almost the whole trip, Boris would run his fishing line out the back of the Oria. The result was delicious
Captain Steve
Looks like Steve was getting the hang of it
Captain Steve, looking out for obstacles
The ship was heeling by at least 30 degrees, or so it felt
Fighting for the steering wheel
Boris taking over from Steve
 
Captain Boris
He soon learned it was hard work to steer the boat...
Captain Boris, very relaxed
...so he decided to take a seat
Boris, as if it were a piece of cake
Boris seemed to be enjoying himself
Captain Thomas, the black pirate
Now it was my turn
 
Topless sailing
Gina, Joe's girlfriend, looking good at the helm (for obvious reasons)
Fishermen at the stern
The two fishermen, celebrating their catch
Galley slaves
Cooking and washing up was a real challenge with the boat rocking all the time
 

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