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Let there be Sun and Sunburn

Surely you knew it was going to happen, as soon as we leave St Vincent to head south the weather clears up, and the sun comes out to play. Nice long sail 24+ miles as the crow files, but we went on the windward side of the islands, that means the east, so we were pretty much exposed to the Atlantic ocean. A few waves but nothing too bad, nice steady wind and even tho we had the engines running in gear at just over idle making electricity to make up for the cloudy days previously we sailed the whole way.

We dropped on line in and one teaser. And wouldn’t you know it, the fridge is full and we get another water trotter to the boat, at first we thought it was another Mahi and we were gonna just let it go, but it was a Tuna, or Bonita if you is from Texas. Steaked that puppy up, and thats what Wayne and I had for dinner.

We had walked all over Canouan island trying to get to the otherside where some spectacular beach is supposed to be, but damn those hills are huge and it was hot outside, so we bailed after walking several miles up and down the hills. Stopped by the Moorings bar and grill for a cold beer before heading back to the boat to clean up and cook some dinner.

There wasn’t a real sunset yet, but we can see the moon, so the weather is cooperating.

Tomorrow we’ll head south a whopping 3 miles or so to the Tabago Keys or Mayreu for some snorkeling and chilling in a nature park behind a protected reef.

Hope Shawn and Sharon made to St Martin safely.

Sorry Charlie

Sorry Charlie

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs

With the clearing skies its time to bid adieu to Shawn and Sharon. Taxi has been ordered.

Last night we walked the town/village and found a nice restaurant with a balcony that over looking the blue lagoon where we are moored. The fish de jour was MahiMahi so we let them serve us instead of grilling up the catch.

The forecast shows the overcast skies going away and the winds clocking more to the north but also weakening. We are thinking about heading to cannouan but will formulate those plans along the way.

The Mahi Mahi has landed

Easy/Lazy day, got up early then went ashore to clear Shawn and Sharon off the boat, before we left Bequia. Walked around bought some supplies for more frozen umbrella drinks on the boat, and a little food too.

Chatted with the locals as we explored their little city, and got some ‘respect’ from the locals when you buy some fresh home grown veggies from the local vendors, mangos, limes and bananas for the mixed drinks.

About noon, we bailed on going to Mustique and decided to sail across to Blue Lagoon, St Vincent. As usual the wind changed directions just enough to be coming directly from Blue Lagoon where we wanted to go so if you are following the Spot Track you will see a few tacks, and one pretty good side Fish.

Shawn landed a MahiMahi

Shawn landed a MahiMahi

Interesting anchorage, tricky entrance and full of mooring balls, but we are here and its close to the airport for tomorrows flight out.

Back to the Ledo Deck, and soak in a few rays between the possible afternoon showers.