Thursday, February 3, 2011

Another Island Packet 350

We moved from Davis Bay to Jolly Harbor on Tuesday so that we could fuel up and get ready for our trip back to Guadeloupe on Wednesday. On our way into Jolly Harbor I saw another 350 anchored in Mosquito Cove. Once we finished fueling and running on shore errands I took the dinghy out to check out the other 350. The boat is Oberon (new owners Ian & Joanne). Had a nice visit and worked on the macerator and holding tank valves.

Ian and Joanne came over to our boat at 5pm and we had a great visit. Plan to spend some time with them next winter.

Trip over from Antigua was good - first half with large squalls in the area and light and variable winds. Wind then picked up and we had all the sails out on our way back to Guadeloupe. Arrived early afternoon and went in to clear in. Clearance in the French Islands is a thing of wonder. You go into typically an Internet Cafe or Pub and complete a single page electronic template. You then print the form, sign and the shop keeper stamps you in. No passports, no documentation, no fees!

Had another Green Flash last evening - this one very unusual as the flash was in an opening in a cloud layer just above the horizon!

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