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Stage 1 Windwards: Scotland Bay, Trinidad to Bequia: 28-29 Apr 09

Our favourite snorkelling reef off Bequia

We’ve made it!  Cap’n Courageous steered us into Admiralty Bay, Bequia and over to the still unbelievably clear blue waters off Tony Gibbons Beach.  We're a little burnt but very pleased with our timing; just over 30 hours after leaving Trinidad. 

There is little to report other than catching a large tuna.  It took the two of us to haul it in…sadly, it wasn't that big.  (Anyway, we’re not telling that to BW!)  The tuna was however, just so fresh & delicious.  Otherwise, we passed the time watching out for ships & other yachts passing in the night. 

Downtown looked pretty much to same too

We are considering promoting the new auto-pilot to Rear Admiral he did so well in keeping our course without either of us having to steer.  Isn’t technology just so amazing!

 

From: Scotland Bay, Trinidad Lat/Long: 10 42N  61 39W  Date/Time: 28/5/09: 0800

To: Tony Gibsons, Bequia  Lat/Long: 13 00N  61 51W  Date/Time: 29/5/09: 1530

Time Taken: 152nm (30hrs)  Distance (this year): 157nm (31hrs)

Distance Total (since 2008): 1006nm  (209hrs)   Fastest Speed: Not noted**

Weather: Winds E turning NE closer to Grenada 16-18kts; 5-8ft waves; E swell;

(**Bumpy ride across the Bocas; unable to point high enough for east coast of Grenada so stayed well off shore on leeward west coast to avoid sailing over that nasty underwater volcano, Kick ‘em Jenny.)