The House that Édouard Built. There are no structural bolts or screws; the timber frame is held together with wooden pegs.Yayo at the Helm. Bollemaat is a dream to steer, even in heavy weather. Her big, transom-hung rudder and balanced sail-plan make her one of the nicest boats I have ever helmed.Stern-to in Dominica. A brilliant and quirky little anchorage that we enjoyed enormously.More WaterfallsSteam Vent. Volcanic steam vents are common.Yet Another WaterfallÉdouard's HouseBollemaat. A great boat on the outside but...Broken Toilet. But I fixed it.Bollemaat UnderwayBollemaat Underway. Leaving the Suriname River.Bollemaat Underway. On the way to Trinidad with Yayo and WimÉdouard's House. Decoration surrounding the entrance, looking thru to the central courtyard.At Édouard's HouseÉdouard's HouseVolcanic Steam. Wim with our guide to the volcanos of Dominica.Chef Yayo. With Wim standing by.Dead Already.. Well, that it explains it :-)Dominica. Wim and Yayo enjoy a cold beer.Waterfalls. One of several valleys our excellent guide took us to.Celebratory Drinks. With Wim and YayoUnusual Yacht. I love yachts that bend the rules. Not sure about that mizen though.Tired. At the end of my night watch.My Favorite Pastime