1000 Miles to Go!

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Ah, the warm, sweet waters of the Caribbean Sea. It's good to be back!

This is just a sum-up blog of the Atlantico Project, with random pictures from Brazil, Tobago, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia and Martinique. I finally disembarked from "Strega", the yacht I had been sailing on since Australia while on an Around-the-World sailing rally. We came in 2nd over the finish line in St. Lucia.

Wish me luck - as you head this, I am sailing westward once again. This is the final passage of the adventure and the next time I see land, it will be a shore I have seen before. I'm headed to where it all began in December 2007 - the San Blas of Panama! (Remember Mola Madness?)

After a short stay to stock up on molas and bananas, we will be headed to the Canal. I expect to cross the imaginary line which marks my circumnavigation on the 17th of April, and will raise a glass of champagne to each of you who have followed and supported me throughout this journey - thanks for helping make it happen!

Ciao!

-- Note: Photo credit to Donna H.

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Photos

The Polluted Waters of Brazilian Harbours
The scariest moment of the journey.. til we realized it was a doll. (KO)

Everyone Loves Ice Cream
But just remember to floss afterward. (DH)

Jebus!
Brazil is so dangerous, even the Lord has to arm himself. (DH)

Clocking River Miles
Windsurfing up the rivers of Brazil (DH)

Watch out for Piranhas!
Baía de Todos os Santos, Salvador, Brazil (DH)

Where less is more
Morro Sao Paulo Beach (DH)

All Saints Bay
Salvador, Brazil

Looking Good, Carlos!
Downtown Recife, Brazil (DH)

Red Alert!
Running under spinnaker off the coast of Guyana

A Cirque de Soleil Moment
Just a little boom-walking. Broke into the Charleston moments after... (ZW)

Scarborough....Tobago!
For some reason, I felt at home here.

Kings Bay, Tobago
Where time, inexplicably, stands still.

Saltwhistle Bay
St. Vincent and the Grenadines

All Hands on Deck!
Incoming airborne beer assault in St. Lucia.

Andreas and Clive
Celebrating after the finish line

Comments

[Christine]

Bummed!
Hey too bad it wasn't Plan B! I'll be headed out the next day for La Paz. Best of Luck in arriving on time! I've really enjoyed the Journey! hope to hook up one day, Clive! Love, Christine

[Mark]

stories
Clive, you're almost back! Man what a trip. You must have some great stories. Gimme a call when you get back dude. Mark

[Bree]

happy Bunny Day!!!
Hey, How did you like your ice cream??????????? Hope you're having a good Easter...see ya soon, we will also raise a glass for you on April 17th!!!!!!! Congrats.......you are oh, so close!!

[Shanon]

sea eyes
Clive - congrats! I can conclude that such a venture (and adventure) is not in the cards for me - the videos alone had me feeling a little unsettled - I don't think I have sea eyes much less sea legs - so with that said an extra thanks for sharing this journey!

[tess]

wow
might i ask how you got hooked up with sailing the world??? i make good rail meat, conversation, beverages and food....how do u suggest i get in line for a sailing/travel/athletic extaveganza such as you did?

[lia]

lauriso
onde fica a piranha

[anonymous]

por as piranhas come pessoas