Calm in Cumberland Bay

Calm in Cumberland Bay

Mojitos Calabash and Honesty After nearly being flattened by our nemesis, the barge and tug, to say it’s a relief to be out of the way of the action is somewhat of an understatement. Safely tied to a tree outside the Mojito restaurant under the watchful gaze of...
Nearly Crushed in Cumberland Bay

Nearly Crushed in Cumberland Bay

You Have to Move! The shouting started at 10 PM. All was peaceful in the bay before that. Maria and I sat below watching a film when we heard someone outside shouting “Hey!”, followed by something illegible, then a pause for a minute or so, then...
Sailing to St Vincent

Sailing to St Vincent

Race to the island Two yachts within sight of each other is a race. If the other fella doesn’t know that – it’s tough. We left Bequia late morning on Friday 16th Feb heading for Keartons Bay, which is midway along St Vincent on the leeward side. The...
Bequia Revisited

Bequia Revisited

We aimed for Mustique and missed On a breezy 9th February we upped our anchor and set off towards Mustique. This time the wind was in a better direction and, at last, we could sail rather than punch through the waves under power. Unfortunately, it quickly became clear...
Salty Sea Dogs in Saline Bay

Salty Sea Dogs in Saline Bay

Bumpy Ride from Chatham 6th February 2018 The trip from Union Island to Mayreau was short but vicious. Again, the wind and swell came from straight ahead, which made the journey frustratingly bumpy. Our goal this time was to reach Saline Bay on the south west of the...