After Statia, the next stop was St. Kitts. It was supposed to be Nevis but the wind was on the nose and progress was slow. I will see Nevis on the way back north. Basseterre is the capital at the southern end of the island and we decided to get a marina slip there in order to top up the water tanks and charge the batteries. This is the first time Vagrant has been tied alongside since Road Town in the BVIs in November.
Saturday arrival in St. Kitts means that unless there is a cruise ship at the dock (just missed it), you have to go all the way to the airport to get passports stamped. Customs and port authority can be dealt with in one building, but not immigration. Saturday arrival also means that the next day is Sunday and absolutely nothing happens in Basseterre on Sunday. The town is completely and totally shut and empty. I spent the day doing some long neglected boat chores while Jim and Freda went exploriing. Met a boat called Spirited Lady at customs. I hope to cross paths with them again as I think there is an interesting story there.
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