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Romain unfurls the flag  
   

Romain unfurls the flag

Jamaica Bound

February 12th 2009
With a prayer to the wind Gods (and a careful look at weather predictions) we fueled Volpaia, readied our sails, secured anything that could possibly move, provisioned, checked fluids, pumps, belts...pre-cooked & froze meals, tied down everything, covered hatches, sealed, stuffed, tucked & tidied. And set sail with Bruce, Veronica and our newest crew, Romain (pronounced Romaine like the lettuce.. ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Jamaica

Jamaican Flag Jamaica gained full independence within the British Commonwealth in 1962. Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence and a drop off in tourism. Elections in 1980 saw the democratic socialists voted out of office. Pol... ... read more
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