Life in the BVIs

Okay, so I can't tell you everything about life in the BVIs because my mom may get a chance to read this and I don't want her to know what a bad influence my friends are and how much rum we have put away.

After arriving in Great Harbour we had supper and some arrival cocktails. Next day ashore had lunch at Foxy's. The man himself was in attendance and we had a great chat. Interesting program going on with the BVI preservation society (google it if you get a chance)

Next day (groggy) Jim and I did some boat work, mostly cleanup, while the other two headed over to the Soggy Dollar Bar in the next bay. That is where we bumped into Julie and Adam (earlier post). Next day was spent ashore there drinking painkillers until three in the afternoon. Next stop, Soper's hole for the night and beers at Pussers. Soper's is where I took the furler apart and patched it up enough until I can track down some proper parts. Um, I think that takes us to Wednesday. Junior flew home that morning and we took the boat to Roadtown to charge the batteries fully, take on water, have showers, etc.

Yesterday was a great sailing day. About 5 hours up to Virgin Gorda and Great Sound, home of the Bitter End Yacht Club. Below is a picture of the entrance to the sound. Looks imposing but not a real risk as long as it is daylight and below that is the club itself.

Looks like tomorrow we head for St. Martin. We had planned a stop at Anegada but a weather system off the U.S. coast had forecasted swells of over 10 feet and Anegada doesn't really have any good anchorages. It is going to have to wait until the spring.

6:15 now. Sitting at the bar with a dark and stormy in hand. Air temp is around 25. Have heard from a couple of people about the great weather in Halifax right now. Have fun.