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"Cruising The Caribbean" - Sailing the UK, US & Spanish Virgin Islands |
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We spent two weeks in Nanny Cay Marina on Tortola in the UK Virgins "waking the boat up", cleaning it all after the summer
storage, and installing the new Chart Plotter and Radar system. On
December 3rd. we set sail for St. John in the US Virgins, anchoring in
Caneel Bay, and visiting Cruz Bay. December 4th. we pottered around to
Maho Bay, then on to Leinster Bay on December 5th. Next, we went on to
visit Princess Bay on the south coast, anchoring at Round Bay. On December
8th., after an early start we sailed along to the Island of Culebra in the
Spanish Virgin Islands. We anchored off the town of Dewey in a bay called
Ensenada Honda. We went ashore here for a nice Puerto Rican meal at
Mamacita's Paradise. We also took a local taxi to Flamenco Beach, perfect
white sand and beautiful blue waters welcomed us. On December 10th. we set
off to another Spanish Virgin Island called Vieques where we anchored in
Salina Del Sur. Beautiful beaches, but the landscape was littered with
destroyed tanks, and personnel vehicles, as it used to an US Navy training
area. Signs warning of unexploded bombs etc. lined the beach. December
11th. off we sailed to another Ensenada Honda, on a different Island this
time though. We were the only boat at this anchorage, that was very
pleasant and made for a very peaceful stay. Lots of Jelly Fish though, so
no swimming. December 13th. (Brenda's Birthday) we anchored at the small
bay of Puerto-Ferro. This bay was quite special as at night the water
glows at this time of year with Bioluminescenct
algae. Brenda of course was thrilled, and when it was dark leapt in, and
splashed about in the shimmering water. Next day, we headed of to the
small town of Esperanza, and anchored in the beautiful Sun Bay, white sand
and palm trees for miles. December 15th. we said goodbye to Vieques and
headed back to Culebra, anchoring at Bahia Almodovar on the west coast.
The waters were crystal clear, and the snorkeling excellent. Next day it
was back to Dewey to provision the boat. December 17th, we headed for the
US Virgins again, and a lovely spot called Honeymoon Bay, near Charlotte
Amalie, on St. Thomas. December 19th. took us to Christmas Cove, once
again crystal clear waters. December 20th., it was off to Road Town in the
UK Virgins to get some work done on the boat, the water maker was leaking,
and you always need water when at sea. December 21st. we got some
provisions, and headed off to Marina Cay for the evening. December 22nd.
we arrived at North Sound Virgin Gorda. This is where we spent Xmas,
drinking Rum Punches and watching all the Mega Yachts, go by. Brenda made
a great Xmas dinner complete with Champagne. We ventured by dinghy to The
Bitter End Yacht club to watch the Xmas parade. Next day we went to
Leverick Bay, where we took a Taxi to Spanish Town for provisions. This
was especially exciting as we literally bumped into Morgan Freeman the
actor, one of Brenda's favorites. He was very gracious and more than happy
to pose for pictures. December 28th. after a really early start we sailed
off to St. Maarten. We made good time and anchored in Marigot bay. We will
be spending the New year in St. Maarten, plus an extra week. On January
9th. The Captain's (Ross') sister and family will be joining us for a
month sail down Island to the Grenadines, working our way back to St.
Maarten and the UK Virgins again. Well that is all for now. We are back at St. Maarten. We wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. Some photos of our travels around the Islands. |
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| Installing Radome Mount | Radar Dome Before Install | Radar Dome After Install | Chart Plotter Installed | 62' R&C Catamaran Saloon | A Happy Captain Ross |
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| C&F's Road Town BVI | Cruz Bay St. John USVI | Caneel Bay St. John USVI | Round Bay St. John USVI | Charlotte Amalie USVI | Honeymoon Bay USVI |
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| Your's Truly Fishing USVI | Culebra SPVI | Dinghy Dock Bar Culebra | Flamenco Beach Culebra | Dewey, Culebra SPVI | Mangroves SPVI |
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| Sun Bay Vieques SPVI | "Bioluminesent" Brenda | Brenda Enjoying A "Beer" | Navy Tank, Discarded | An Xmas Neighbor | Virgin Gorda BVI |
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| Brenda At Leverick Bay BVI | Bitter End Virgin Gorda BVI | More Xmas Neighbors | Colorful Party Boat | Another Secluded Beach | Brenda & Morgan Freeman |
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