waypoint placed just of Montserrat.On our way the first island to
starboard was Martinique,a French controlled island.It appeared and
disappeared as the light squalls come over not carrying much wind with
them.After Martinique Dominica appeared of the misty rain type of day
we,ve had out here,not rainy,just visibility not all that good.As we
came past Guadaloupe we had a fresh breeze of about 23 kts as a squall
came through.We ran with it for a little while and as it eased of and
the wind shifted we slowly worked our way back to our chosen course.
As the squalls moved over there would be a lull in the wind for a while
before it starts picking up again.At times we motored and at times we
were sailing making excellent speed.We have Montserrat currently on our
port side,well known for being an active volcano.One of the few times we
pass an island on the windward side as we don't want the black volcanic
ash from Montserrat to settle on our yacht.an hour or so and we will
change course once again towards St.Maarten where we hope to arrive at
first light tomorrow morning.We may spend a while there cleaning where
we can before we leave for Tortola between 4 and 6 pm tomorrow afternoon
in order to arrive at first light on Sunday,clear customs and
immigration before we finally tie up at Tortola.
It is not time for retrospection yet,but it has been a very fast
crossing.Another 46 that left Cape Town five days before us out of Cape
Town is just a day ahead of us and they did not stop at St.Helena.It has
been an excellent trip in many ways and the average speed we maintained
is well above average.Less than two days to go and one can't believe how
time just slipped away.It is also full moon tonight and perhaps later we
might all just howl at the moon,showing a bit of the wild side residing
in us.....aaaaahhhhooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are we going to do every morning as this blog winds itself up.It may have been a quick delivery,but it has kept this armchair sailor and others glued to their PC's especially in the mornings.
ReplyDeleteToday the 26th is our anniversary, yeah 28 years - 28 great years and as your delivery has been great enjoyable so have the past years, I am really blessed with a great partner and lovely childeren ,what more does a man want in life.I can understand Paul's hurry to be with his princess on her birthday.
My hair has always grown thick and fast and 2 days ago I dug out a photo taken of me in the 70's for a workshop at work.The mop of hair was more like an Afro how I even managed to see where I was going when sailing is amazing.My hair still gets thick quickly albeit mostly grey.This morning my daughter cornered me and 15 min's later a nice shiny Number 2 was evident -just like my days in the Navy.i must admit I do feel streamlined.
I suppose it must sad to hand over A Yacht that has been yopr home for a while and has safely taken you to your destination.But I suppose this is part of being a delivery skipper. We do look forward to seeing you all soon, and to following your next adventure to the US of A.
Go well,my the breeze blow you safely on your way.