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Quick update
added by Claire on 29-08-2007, 01:20 GMT |
4 months already
added by Claire on 20-06-2007, 15:22 GMT |
Its a girl!!!!
added by Claire on 23-02-2007, 18:00 GMT |
Waiting waiting waitingIt’s really the strangest thing to wait for. Most things in life we look forward to have a set date and time and we just wait patiently, get prepared, ... added by Claire on 08-02-2007, 15:01 GMT |
Quick January updateSince Pete got back time has just flown by. He had to leave Kilifi in Honduras but will be returning to get her once the baby has been born. We ha ... added by Claire on 11-01-2007, 15:55 GMT |
Back in Guanaja.8th December 06 - from Pete "Very rough night but making progress. We are both well, eating properly and sleeping as much as we can in these condi ... added by Claire on 09-12-2006, 19:04 GMT |
The engine repair is holding...The engine repair is holding and Kilifi left Livingston, Guatemala on the high tide Tuesday evening. Here are the two latest updates from Pete minu ... added by Claire on 07-12-2006, 17:27 GMT |
Kilifi has major oil leakI got a call from Peter on Friday night. They had made their way down river, cleared out with customs and were waiting for the high tide of Saturday m ... added by Claire on 04-12-2006, 13:12 GMT |
Peter is now in the Rio onboard KilifiPete and Joel left Grand Cayman on Monday, flew to La Ceiba, bused to San Pedro Sula, over-nighted and bused to the Rio Dulce Tuesday. Kilifi has been ... added by Claire on 30-11-2006, 15:19 GMT |
Just starting the third and final trimesterJust starting the third and final trimester of pregnancy. All is going well, I’m feeling great and baby Bean is kicking away. My Mum came to visit ... added by Claire on 15-11-2006, 16:23 GMT |
Halfway through my pregnancyHi Everyone, well, time is flying by and we are almost halfway there to meeting our little 'Bean.' Just had another scan and all is well. Fin ... added by Claire on 19-09-2006, 21:56 GMT |
Update from CaymanSorry it has been almost 2 months since the last update. We are back into working hard and with me needing to sleep at least 9 hours a night we have n ... added by Claire on 31-08-2006, 01:45 GMT |
8 and a half weeks pregnant!When cruisers decide they want extra crew to help on board, most of them advertise or ask around....not us! We decide to 'make' extra crew! I am 8 and ... added by Claire on 07-07-2006, 00:45 GMT |
Back in Grand Cayman...again.We are back in Grand Cayman, both of us to the same jobs we left last August. In some ways it feels like we never left, yet we feel as if we have trav ... added by Claire on 24-06-2006, 19:18 GMT |
Roofing and rainstormsLife is never dull with our adopted family the Midences! We are getting shown the sights of the capital of Honduras – Tegucigalpa, which is so hilly i ... added by Claire on 13-06-2006, 11:55 GMT |
Plans of men and miceWhat was I saying in a recent news update? That plans are always changing! Pete has hurt his back so we aren’t traveling overland just yet. The varnis ... added by Claire on 26-05-2006, 17:33 GMT |
It's been a wildlife week...It’s been a week David Attenborough would be proud of: Last week before my arrival back in the Rio Dulce Peter saw a group (pod, herd, flock?) of arou ... added by Claire on 15-05-2006, 18:49 GMT |
Pete is heading back to the Rio Dulce...Sorry it’s been so long since the last update. It’s been a mixture of either no news or it all happens at once! My Brothers wedding was fantastic. ... added by Claire on 28-04-2006, 15:03 GMT |
The Art of DivingOnce upon a time when I was working at Ocean Frontiers as a lowly dive instructor in Grand Cayman I was honored to be asked to pose as an underwater m ... added by Claire on 07-03-2006, 16:59 GMT |
Back home in our winter wooliesThe weather may be cold, drizzly and dull, but we are being warmed by the love radiating from our family and friends! As I type this my Mum is mak ... added by Claire on 22-02-2006, 14:09 GMT |
We are spending the weekend in AntiguaThis morning as we stepped out of our posada onto the cobblestone streets of this colonial town, we glanced behind us to see the suns rays warm the ti ... added by Claire on 11-02-2006, 14:23 GMT |
Monkey Bay Marina is fantastic...We have found a great place to leave Kilifi. Monkey Bay Marina has made us feel very welcome and we are busy getting the boat ready to lock up and lea ... added by Claire on 06-02-2006, 16:51 GMT |
Arrived in Guatemala!Wow...wow...wow...we've been here 24 hours and are totally in love with Guatemala. We arrived in Livingston (the gateway town to the Rio Dulce), after ... added by Mike on 25-01-2006, 19:14 GMT |
Passage planning for GuatemalaThe last two weeks have just flown by. We met up with friends we had previously met in the shipyard and sailed to West End with them. Greeted by a wel ... added by Claire on 18-01-2006, 20:15 GMT |
Going aground in RoatanAfter prayers, tears and hugs with The Midence Family and Jim & Julie, we weighed anchor and headed out of the bight. Dave on 'Macy' gave us the farew ... added by Claire on 04-01-2006, 19:03 GMT |
Merry Christmas to everyone xxWe have just returned from a sailing trip on the ‘Kitty Hawk’ to Trujillo where Jack’s Mum lives. Trujillo (pronounced Tru he yo) is where Christopher ... added by Claire on 23-12-2005, 18:25 GMT |
Our good reason for leaving has gone!Well, our good reason for leaving has gone! Paul and Martha decided to fly to Roatan instead of sail with us and we got groaned at when we told people ... added by Mike on 16-12-2005, 08:58 GMT |
We've finally found a reason to leave...There’s nothing quite like fresh fish, except fresh fish you have caught, prepped and cooked yourself of course! Peter came back to the boat yesterday ... added by Claire on 12-12-2005, 21:02 GMT |
We have been teaching CPR & First AidWe have just finished teaching 2 courses of CPR & First Aid to the local community and we may be doing a third before we leave. Having spoken with ... added by Claire on 06-12-2005, 22:20 GMT |
Thanksgiving on GuanajaGuanaja is a gorgeous island. The absence of roads gives it a genuine tropical island feel together with the numerous little cays (islands) all fringe ... added by Mike on 02-12-2005, 16:46 GMT |
Having a wonderful time!We have been here almost a week now and are having a wonderful time. Thanksgiving was spent eating the delights Elizabeth cooked and watching the para ... added by Claire on 28-11-2005, 18:24 GMT |
Website moved to new hostAfter years of trouble with the old webhosting company (WebMania) and problems with viewing this site (did anyone else ever get this error - Forbidden ... added by Mike on 24-11-2005, 09:37 GMT |
On our way to Guanaja steaming alongWe are steaming along at 7 knots!! The fastest Kilifi has ever been I think! Making excellent progress on our short trip from Roatan to Guanaja. The w ... added by Mike on 23-11-2005, 08:16 GMT |
Tropical Storm GammaMy sister thinks the hurricanes are following us at the moment and I am beginning to think she might be right. We have been watching the tropical ... added by Claire on 20-11-2005, 15:08 GMT |
Our first night at a mooring at Cayos Cochinos
added by Claire on 16-11-2005, 00:44 GMT |
Heading for Cayos CochinosAfter a quick test sail with friends yesterday, we are finally leaving the yard! Iain, Liz and Samuel came for a short sail yesterday to witness th ... added by Claire on 13-11-2005, 12:58 GMT |
White water rafting up the RioWell the rain finally stopped and we joined up with friends from the yard and went white water rafting last Saturday. What a day! The Rio Cangrejal wa ... added by Claire on 08-11-2005, 21:43 GMT |
Back in the water once againIt's 'deja vous' at the moment; we are back in the water and its not stopped raining since last Friday. There are 3 more tropical waves lined up too ( ... added by Claire on 02-11-2005, 15:06 GMT |
In the water, out the water, in the water, out...We are (sadly) back out of the water again. It feels like the hokey cokey at the moment; in out in out. On Wednesday evening looking at Kilifi fro ... added by Claire on 29-10-2005, 13:54 GMT |
and we are in the water......Pete added the last brushes of paint this mornig and by lunchtime we were afloat once again. It's been 5 months since Kilifi was in the water and b ... added by Claire on 26-10-2005, 22:57 GMT |
Waiting for the paint to dry.......After a weekend of painting and feeling giddy from the all the fumes, we are literally sitting waiting for the antifoul to dry so we can go into the s ... added by Claire on 24-10-2005, 17:32 GMT |
Tropical storm Wilma is tracking north of us.Lots of rain over the last few days but we did get our bottom coat primer paint on in-between showers. Kilifi has a nice blue bottom, 'Kilifi blue' we ... added by Claire on 17-10-2005, 14:43 GMT |
It won't be Wednesday but might be Friday...No zincs still, but we did get the water tank out, welded and back in within 24 hours, a personal record! Interesting start to the day today. One o ... added by Claire on 11-10-2005, 22:57 GMT |
...to get Kilifi back in the water.We just have bottom paint to apply to Kilifi before we can get her afloat. Pete and I are going to apply the paint ourselves (we just like dressing up ... added by Claire on 10-10-2005, 16:10 GMT |
It's not all pina coladas under a palm tree...We've had a busy, but productive week. For all those of you who think we are on an eternal holiday......(we are kind of!) Well, this is whats we've b ... added by Claire on 04-10-2005, 22:08 GMT |
Back on Kilifi again, and the real work begins.After a great flight and then a tour of La Ceiba by a very confused taxi driver (who looked about 12) we arrived in the Shipyard to a bit of a fright. ... added by Claire on 26-09-2005, 13:29 GMT |
The adventure begins!We have had a wonderful 6 weeks in the UK. On Friday we will be back in Honduras reunited with Kilifi in Le Ceiba Shipyard. Since leaving Cayman in Au ... added by Claire on 20-09-2005, 16:21 GMT |
Having been prepped and primed....Kilifi is ready for painting now. Warner and his team at Le Ceiba Shipyard are doing a great job. We are currently in Scotland visiting family and ... added by Claire on 09-09-2005, 09:20 GMT |
It is great to be back homeWe are currently in East Yorkshire and enjoying some excellent weather. The dogs went crazy when they saw us and both look very healthy and well fed - ... added by Claire on 18-08-2005, 14:11 GMT |
Thanks to all who came to say GoodbyePete and I had our leaving party last night. Thank you to all those who made it and got us all hyped up about our trip once again. We had so much boo ... added by Claire on 25-07-2005, 00:38 GMT |
Hurricane Emily passes 100 miles awayHurricane Emily took an unexpected jolt to the South in the early hours of today, putting us (in Grand Cayman) just out of Hurricane strength winds. W ... added by Claire on 17-07-2005, 20:37 GMT |
Ivans 'sister' comes to torment usThis news section is more like a weather update on hurricanes lately! Hurricane Emily is tracking a little too close for comfort to Grand Cayman. She ... added by Claire on 16-07-2005, 18:17 GMT |
Pete is in Le Cieba checking on KILIFIAfter leaving KILIFI in Le Cieba Boatyard a few weeks ago, Pete is currently there making sure she is ok and commencing the trillion and one things we ... added by Claire on 14-07-2005, 12:23 GMT |
A close call from Dennis the MenaceWe braced ourselves in the Caymans for Hurricane Dennis, a powerful category 4 which has now claimed lives in Jamiaca and Cuba. It passed close to us ... added by Claire on 09-07-2005, 18:31 GMT |
Dennis the MenaceWe are only a month into Hurricane season and there is yet another one heading our way. Tropical Storm Dennis is getting close to hurricane strength ... added by Claire on 06-07-2005, 17:53 GMT |
Now moved off the boat 'Destiny'We have now moved off the boat "Destiny" (thanks again to Bruce and Mary for letting us sleep there) and are now dog-sitting for Laura, my ... added by Claire on 01-07-2005, 19:10 GMT |
Happy Birthday DanielBithday wishes go out to Daniel today. Daniel is Jonathon & Kathryns eldest boy. Save some cake for us! See you in August. Love Uncle Pete & ... added by Claire on 17-06-2005, 12:47 GMT |
Back in Grand CaymanLife is strange here without Kilifi. We are living on a friends boat, aptly named "Destiny" and are currently weathering Tropical Storm 'Arl ... added by Claire on 09-06-2005, 17:57 GMT |
Happy Birthday Kathryn!This is our new way of saying "Happy Birthday" to family members because we are very very very bad at remembering. We could blame the distan ... added by Claire on 03-06-2005, 19:27 GMT |
Is everything working OK for you?I've been seeing some problems with the gallery and the menu .... can you tell me if you've had a similar problem? 1. Gallery - some images not dis ... added by Mike on 03-06-2005, 17:17 GMT |
Photo gallery is now readyThe photo gallery will contain photographs from Kilifi's voyage. At the moment it just has some pictures of Peter and Claire, their dogs, Kilifi etc. ... added by Mike on 30-05-2005, 08:02 GMT |
Kilifi is now out of the water and awaiting refitWe arrived at Le Ceiba Shipyard yesterday morning and Kilifi was taken out of the water by a travel hoist. She is now high & dry on stands in ... added by Pete on 28-05-2005, 17:48 GMT |
Kilifi 2 hours from La Ceiba, HondurasPete and Claire have just called to say they are 10 miles from La Ceiba on mainland Honduras and will be there in a few hours. ETA 16:40 GMT (10:40 lo ... added by Mike on 27-05-2005, 14:08 GMT |
Sail problems, no wind but dolphinsPete and Claire have just called via satphone to report all going well. They've had some problems with the headsail but nothing serious. They awok ... added by Mike on 24-05-2005, 12:50 GMT |
Kilifi departs Cayman for HondurasI have just received a call from Pete and Claire. They left Grand Cayman 0830 local time Sunday morning and gave a position report for 1400 local time ... added by Mike on 23-05-2005, 08:23 GMT |
We are setting sail on Sunday 22 May 05We have cleared customs and immigration this morning and we are making final preperations to sail first thing tomorrow morning! Tropical Storm 'Ad ... added by Pete on 21-05-2005, 18:35 GMT |
Tropical Storm 'Adrian' weakeningPete and I will decide on our departute date to Honduras based on its progress over the next 24 hours. Currently El Salvador and Honduras are gett ... added by Pete on 20-05-2005, 15:58 GMT |
News from the NOAA National Hurricane CentreHere is the latest bulletin ... 00 ABPZ20 KNHC 200435 TWOEP TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL 10 PM PDT THU M ... added by Mike on 20-05-2005, 07:56 GMT |
Tropical storms as Kilifi prepares to sail to HondurasThe Hurricane season hasn't even started yet, but as if to stop our plans to sail to Honduras this weekend, Tropical Storm (rumour has it Hurricane... ... added by Pete on 20-05-2005, 07:50 GMT |
Kilifi's website www.sv-kilifi.com is bornThe domain www.sv-kilifi.com was born today. The domain name was bought from uk2.net and is being hosted ... added by Mike on 04-05-2005, 11:00 GMT |
Half a year
29-08-2007, 01:20 GMT
First 4 months
20-06-2007, 15:22 GMT
Its a girl!!!!!
23-02-2007, 18:00 GMT
Gringo Bay
Leg 2 / Day 76
N15°45.21', W088°50.49'
27-01-2006, 18:00 GMT
The Rio Dulce then becomes a large lake called 'El Gofete' meaning The Little Gulf. There are many b...
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