I still have a few days before I need to be back in Grenada. So I stay longer on my favorite, Union Island, and head to the wonderful anchorage at Clifton Harbor. This is the anchorage protected by a big reef that is also a popular kitesurfing spot and where I took lessons back in…
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My favorite island
After a day’s rest and with the autopilot repaired I push on south. I make one more stop in St. Lucia, back down at the two Pitons. With the wind being a bit more southerly than usual, the anchorage here is a somewhat rolly. But it is so nice here that I decide to stay…
Very different weather
Anika had repeatedly expressed her preference for lots of wind and clouds and rain over too much sun. And while that are more unusual conditions here, she got what she asked for. And fittingly, the day after her departure the weather flips back to sunny. More than sunny, there are big lows way north that…
Repairs in Fort de France
After bidding Anika farewell and wishing her god speed for her big bachelor’s presentation in two weeks, I have some time to regroup, plan my remaining trip, and get JACE’s anchor windlass repaired. But first it is Sunday and that forces me to take a rest day. I sleep in, do a few things around…
Farewell Anika
Hard to believe how fast those two weeks flew by. We had a magnificent time together and did so much. Lots of sailing up and down the islands, with plenty of wind and also rain at times. A few awesome hikes and great snorkeling. Actually, the spots we found both on St. Lucia and Martinique…
Wet ride back to Martinique
If it wasn’t so warm, I’d say I am back on the Baltic Sea where, as a teenager, I fell in love with sailing. The sky is gray and scary-looking, with low clouds and the line between dark sky and dark sea almost indistinguishable. Wind is howling and blowing spray off the tops of waves….
Dolphins and Dominica
Finally! Seeing dolphins for me is the ultimate marine life experience. When they come by the boat, swim with you, and play in the bow wave. We saw many in our travels years ago across the Mediterranean Sea. But here in the Caribbean they seem to be much more rare. I am not sure why…
Exploring St.Lucia with Anika
I wake up early to make up for yesterday’s oversight. I forgot to clear out of Martinique and then discovered that the local office is closed today and instead I need to travel to the next town, Le Marin. By 7:30 I am riding the dinghy to shore to catch the 7:50 bus for the…
The eagle has landed
Anika is here! So nice. I pick her up at the Martinique airport, a brand new and surprisingly large facility. There are no less than four or five daily nonstop flights from Paris. In general, Martinique is so much more developed, built up, much more western and feels much richer than the southern islands. I…
Made it to Martinique
I enjoy my day in Rodney Bay. I visit the giant Rodney Bay Marina where some six years ago I arrived after my Atlantic crossing. It is fun to walk around and be reminded how elated I felt when stepping on land after 26 days at sea. I also have a few chores to do…