Last night wasn’t how we imagined our arrival in the tropics. It was cold, wet and windy, certainly not the idyl we had in mind. The wind gusted to 30 knots, driving rain through the companionway hatch into the cabin. I had to shut myself out.
This morning, however, is totally different. With blue skies and only a few light fluffy clouds, it is exactly how we imaged our arrival to be.
We arrived at the same time as another three boats this morning: Krabat, Rubicon and Punch Coco – which I find remarkable given that we each took different routes to get here – and e we are currently hanging off a mooring buoy in the quarantine area waiting to be cleared in at 0900, together with a few of the other Islands Odyssey boats. After clearance, we can proceed to anchor at Carlisle Bay or go to the Careenage if we can get there before the bridge closes.
So, here we are. We made it with no incident bigger than a blocked loo and are very happy to be here.
Woah, you’ve sailed to Barbados ,woah in the sunny Caribbean Sea ! My alternative words to Barbados by Typically Tropical in 1975 ! Xx
I admire your creative twist of lyrics, favourite Mother-in-law xxx
Many congratulations to you on your success in reaching Barbados. No doubt you will take a well deserved break on that beautiful island. I hope you have sunshine to enjoy your time there.
Thanks Paul – and there’s plenty of sunshine here.
So pleased to read you’ve arrived safely. I’m sure you’ll have a suitably good time in Barbados 😉 xx
We are trying our best thanks Beverley 🙃 xx
Yayyyyy! You’re there, safe and sound, so pleased to hear!
What an amazing journey – time to r-e-l-a-x now. Oh and stock up on some Mount Gay!
Mount Gay? We stocked up on the inside during (and after) a tour of the factory! Thanks Lisa.
Glad to read you are there safely. x x
Thanks Jenny. We had no problems on the way – just really enjoyed the voyage x
Well done guys!
Thanks Ann!
Congratulations guys! You made it! I’m sure it will be worth the crossing. Now time to relax for a bit and get familiar with your new home 🏡 (for now anyway 😂) xx 😘
Thanks Jo – it was definitely worth the crossing xx
well done and enjoy the Caribbean….it would be hard not to! Incidentally if you want a tip go to the windward side of martinique once you are further north…..no charter boats or anyone else in a yacht and beautiful especially up at Baie de Tresor. Happy Christmas!
Great tip, Chris and Lorraine, thanks very much. And Happy Christmas to you too!
First of all, congratulations for your successful crossing, Lady Jane, from Grenada! We followed you for a while through the blog roll of TRITON and we hope, you enjoyed the trip!
Second… thanks, Chris and Lorraine, for the tip. I had to laugh when I found you here – you may not remember, but you invited us over for a sundowner when we were both – GRYPHON and AKKA – anchored half way down the atoll of Fakarava in June 2010. Good old times…
Thank you S/Y AKKA. It’s great to be here, and a happy coincidence that you know Chris and Lorraine. It’s a very small world isn’t it?
Fantastic news! You are doing amazingly well. Now relax for a while and enjoy Christmas in the carribean.
Thanks Pauline – we’ll try our best!
We are so glad you both arrived safely and without any major incidents. How were you able to sail such a straight line from Cape Verde to Barbados? The track plotter makes it look like you were on rails!!! Have a fantastic time in the Caribbean and a very happy Christmas from all us at GWB XX
Thanks Geoff. The wind was blowing directly from behind, so we were able to set one sail on each side and (literally) go straight to Barbados. Consequently there was little to do but keep watch and enjoy the journey! Merry Christmas to all of you too. Cheers! X
ok you are there, now get and replace that toilet pipe pronto. Well done I knew you would make it, after all you can’t miss unless you end up going round cape horn the wrong way. A happy Christmas to both of you ( and the elusive Chris)
Well done on making it to land again. Hope you both have a great Christmas and look forward to the next round of adventures
Andy
Thanks Andy – Merry Christmas.