Stage 2 Spanish Virgin Islands - St Croix to Culebra: 13 Jun 09
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| Dakity Harbor Culebra |
There is little to tell of our crossing. Fingers were crossed for a fresh mahi mahi, perhaps a tuna or something edible at least. We caught yet another barracuda – a total of 5 now! Full of ciguatera. And nasty teeth. Sent him packing but not before a fun tussle for the GS.
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| Bar Pontoon |
Our Cap’n Cautious negotiated yet another difficult harbour – thank goodness for GPS and modern computerised chart systems! He safely dropped our hook in turquoise, reef-fringed waters of Dakity Harbor. For the first time, moorings a plenty were provided free of charge for the fun loving Puerto Ricans. Now there’s a sensible decision. Being Saturday, we were lucky to snag one. Later we sipped our rum punches listening to upbeat Latino music coming from a floating bar in nearby shallows – a reminder of our BBQ pontoons. Welcome to the very definitely Spanish, and very cool, Virgin Islands.
From: Christiansted, St Croix
Lat/Long: 17 45N 64 41W Date/Time: 13/6/09: 0645
To: Dakity Harbour,
Culebra Lat/Long: 18 17N 65 16W Date/Time:
13/6/09: 1600
Time Taken: 45nm (10hrs) Distance
(this year): 637nm (129.5hrs)
Distance Total (since 2008): 1486nm (307.5hrs)
Fastest Speed: Not noted
Weather: Winds E 10-16kts; Seas
5-6ft.
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