Not the best of nights; one squall and awake several times to investigate non-rhythmic noises. Got up relatively late, 06:45.
Yacht is prepped, we leave for Bequia soon. Sailing in the morning light is cooler, it’s easier to see the reef to the west of the Cays, and the sun isn’t as strong on the skin. Speaking of skin, my arms are approaching the colour they held when I lived in this part of the world, and nary a ‘real’ sunburn in sight.
Departed the Cays at 08:15 via the Jamesby/Petit Bateau cut, with myself at the helm and Dad spotting the channel. Nice reach up to Bequia, roughly 6.5 knots under one reef. Around 10:30, we saw a large gathering of seabirds in our lee (upwards of 100 birds), about 10 nautical miles south of Bequia. Must have been good fishing.Arrived Bequia around 13:15 and found the wind out of the south, and all the boats oriented to match; very unusual wind. Breeze much less than last week, to the state of non-existent. Breeze might even be too strong a word… light air perhaps?
Cooled out until 16:00, had chili, cheese and bread for lunch, and cooled off in the sea. Went ashore and headed for the internet cafe to post yet more updates to the blog and acquired more of Maranne’s home-made icecream. Lazed around for the rest of the evening, dinner consisting of curried beef with vegetable rice.
There’s a large dog on a yacht called ‘Reverie’, doing an excellent job of guarding the boat and all water within 50 metres. Watched a cruise ship slide past Bequia and over the western horizon - could see the glow for a long time after she slipped below the horizon.
Plan for tomorrow is up early, maybe get croissants from Gingerbread and post a few more entries.
