Tyrell Bay, Carriacou

After our (now) daily morning ice delivery and a breakfast of BLT's, we were on our way.  With guidance from Captain Rob, I got to navigate this short leg of the trip (about 6 miles).  It was a relatively easy sail (using our trusty chart plotter).  Let's be clear - we're not talking sailing like in White Squall, but for me a big step and a much larger boat than the 22' sailboats from our sailing club.  We arrived in the harbour and anchored.  Easy peasy!  (Whew, now I could relax LOL).

Petite Martinique & Petit St. Vincent

Petit St.Vincent (PSV) and Petite Martinique are two very small islands you will encounter on your sail south to Grenada.  Petite Martinique belongs to Grenada, while Petit St. Vincent belongs to St. Vincent. PSV is a private island resort with a beautiful bay.  Petite Martinique is a great stop to pick up supplies.  Petite Martinique is very, very quiet.  There were not too many boats here.  We anchored long enough for lunch (our delicious chicken wings and biscuits we brought from Union Island) and to go ashore for a bit of quick sight seeing.

Union Island & Happy Island

Happy Island at Union Island, St. Vincent & The Grenadines

After another 'rolly' night in Saltwhistle Bay, we headed out bright out and early for the Tobago Cays Marine Park.  It is a short sail from Mayreau and so beautiful.  The shades of blue are astounding. You feel very peaceful here.  We anchored here for some breakfast and a bit of snorkeling (truth be told, I had a nap...).  When the others returned, we made our way over to Union Island.  The wind was a little choppy and it was making it difficult to 'stay in one place' and suss out a mooring buoy.  As with several other islands, there appeared someone racing towards us in a boat, happy to assist...

Tobago Cays Marine Park

Mayreau - Still Beautiful

Mayreau, Grenadines

Sailing from Bequia to Mayreau, the winds were fair.  Not too much heeling (I still don't know why they didn't have gimballed cup holders on our boat...)  We decided to do some laundry along the way - nothing beats fresh, ocean air- dried clothes.  We've been here a couple of times before - on day sails with other charters.  First time was in 2004 and I have to say that things have changed quite a bit here - much busier, but not necessarily in a bad way.  Mayreau is a very small island - about 1.5 square miles, with a small population of about 300, so the increase in boat traffic is probably a good thing for this somewhat remote place.

Bequia: Lobster Pizza

Schooner Friendship Rose

After spending a very rolly night in the harbour at Mustique, it was a very early rise.  The boys went ashore for some ice and other provisions, then back for brunch on board and Caesars (yes, you can find plenty of Clamato in The Grenadines).  We set sail around 10h15 for Bequia.

Canouan: Picking up the Sailboat

Finesse - our boat for the 10-day sail 

We flew out of Barbados on Sunday, February 24th on LIAT and after a brief layover in Grenada, arrived on Canouan.  The airport is small, yet quaint and efficient.  There were only six of us getting off at this stop, so it was a quick one. Canouan is a small island (about 4.5 miles sq) with about 1200 inhabitants.  One-third of the island is a private resort owned by Trump.  Thankfully there is a flight here or most people would never get to see it.

Sailing Trip Grenadines - Pre-Sail

Barbados - Beach at Mistle Cove Apartments

I know it's been a while...once again, sometimes life gets in the of my leisure activities.  However, onward and forward.

Last month we embarked upon an excellent adventure - a 10-day sail through the Grenadines.  Four of us (myself, my husband and another couple) rented a 43.3' Beneteau mono hull sailboat from Moorings for the journey. (Moorings promotional YouTube video link here).  The next few posts will be tales from that adventure - hope you enjoy.