Christy and Perry Saving the World

This is a chill day. We have no plans other than to maybe get some groceries and above all, take it easy. There is a French Press coffee maker and we kept the leftover espresso coffee from Willow Dew. That and the oatmeal concoction we prepared in Huntsville is all I need this morning. I’ve…

It’s our last day with the Lunds and Greg/Laura. Beautiful morning and the wind has dropped considerably. Nice workout and splash in the clear waters of the bay. We move out on the usual schedule – it’s about 15 or 16 miles to Bequia and not much wind so we don’t expect to make great…

Another perfect morning in SVG. Today we’re visiting an island Christy and I skipped last week – Mayreau. Its a short sail from Bad Luck Bay to a very nice cove called Salt Whistle Bay on the northern end of the small Island by a somewhat recently abandoned beach resort – probably within the last…

Like every day, I’m up first doing my exercises on the back of the boat. Great way to start the day – quick swim after and Laura has the coffee ready to go when I’m done. She and Greg also drink coffee and the 3 of us often sit on the fly bridge early in…

Another beautiful day in SVG. The wind has slowed a bit since last week but still great sailing. The Pura Vida has a beautiful fly bridge where all 6 of us can sit in the shade and enjoy the ride. Auto pilot and electric winches makes Greg’s job much easier – we help as much…

Yes, we are going back to Bequia! We have arranged a taxi to the ferry with Phyllis, the 46 year veteran local female taxi phenom. From there we will meet Heather and Dave Lund at the ferry dock and on to another week of sailing! Christy actually met Dave, Heather, their Captain Greg, his sister-in-law…

For some reason Colby is the last to rise but soon we are under way, about 9 am I think. He drives the whole way to St. Vincent since the flying bridge is a safe place to stave off seasickness while hungover. It’s a very windy crossing and we rock ‘n’ roll all the way…

We wait for Ken, the Canadian instructor that can certify Christy and I for the Canadian tests we need (Ian is US only) to join the boat. Ian goes to the other boat, the monohull, and we all depart for Bequia. Ken is very knowledgeable and an excellent sailor. Imparts wisdom along the way and…

I get up and with some trepidation use the loo – all is well but Stephen wants to talk to me afterwards. With much seriousness he wants to discuss with Ian and Barefoot the deficiencies of the boat – he IS a lawyer you know so used to seeking retribution and hopes to secure a…

We’re headed to Clifton Harbor on Union Island this morning to fill our water tanks and get some necessities. Booze that is. Turns out the islands make beer drinking a mandatory post-sail event – I haven’t seen Christy drink this much beer in years. The local brand Hairoun is a nice lager, very refreshing when…