June 23
We left Bequia for the long sail over to Petit Martinique where fuel was substantially cheaper than in Bequia. It was a boisterous day for sailing as we crossed below Mayreau, wove our way along the fringing reef at Clifton on Union Island, and finally transited the short channel to Petit St. Vincent.
Given the strong wind, holding the boat off the large commercial fuel dock while taking on fuel was a challenge. We opted to motor a short ways over Petit St. Vincent where we anchored off a very exclusive resort where rooms are reputed to be over $1,700 a night. We didn’t go in for drinks as we figured we couldn’t afford them anyway. We were treated to a beautiful sunset, however, with a local classic yacht tacking back and forth along the channel.
June 24
Departed at 7:30 for the short sail to Carriacou, the (almost) northern most island of Grenada and below the mythical 12 degrees 30 minutes latitude. Yea! Now if we get wiped out by a hurricane the insurance company will cover it.
Truant 3 and a number of other boats left at about the same time. As expected we had a spirited sail in 20-knot winds and were glad to finally anchor in the safety of Tyrell Bay. As this was our third time to the bay we at least felt comfortable in the local environs, hoping to spot some boats we might know from our months in Grenada.
It was my birthday and Meryl managed to bake a beautiful little birthday cake (we should have had a gigantic cake for all the candles it would have to hold) and invited Janet and Jeff over for an impromptu birthday party. Some thing great about a chocolate cake on a boat; it’s not like we can just stop at QFC anytime we want to buy some cake.
Meryl also served her delicious sweet and sour chicken which Jeff raved about. I’ve heard it’s now one of his favorite dinners.
We left Bequia for the long sail over to Petit Martinique where fuel was substantially cheaper than in Bequia. It was a boisterous day for sailing as we crossed below Mayreau, wove our way along the fringing reef at Clifton on Union Island, and finally transited the short channel to Petit St. Vincent.
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| We've learned that the best to avoid seasickness during rough passages to prepare the meals up in the cockpit. |
June 24
Departed at 7:30 for the short sail to Carriacou, the (almost) northern most island of Grenada and below the mythical 12 degrees 30 minutes latitude. Yea! Now if we get wiped out by a hurricane the insurance company will cover it.
Truant 3 and a number of other boats left at about the same time. As expected we had a spirited sail in 20-knot winds and were glad to finally anchor in the safety of Tyrell Bay. As this was our third time to the bay we at least felt comfortable in the local environs, hoping to spot some boats we might know from our months in Grenada.
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| Shouldn't there be a lot more candles on that cake? |
Meryl also served her delicious sweet and sour chicken which Jeff raved about. I’ve heard it’s now one of his favorite dinners.
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