Makai

7/30/08 – 8/2/08
We departed southern Grenada shortly after sunrise. At the start, the skies were relatively clear with just a scattering of small, puffy clouds. As we proceeded north along the western coast of Grenada, the puffy clouds coalesced into broad areas of dark, nasty gray clouds. Watching the radar, we changed course [...]

7/14/08 to 7/30/08
After a wonderful 4-hour sail, we entered Prickly Bay on the southern side of Grenada. We spent our first two weeks exploring the various bays along the country’s southern coast, touring the island & partaking in local events.
Here are a few of our excursions:
‘Fish Friday’:
Every Friday night the fishing town of [...]

07/13/08
Isle de Ronde is a group of small islands & rock pinnacles located between Carriacou & Grenada. The islands lie just outside the 5-kilometer exclusion zone for an active underwater volcano named ‘Kick ‘em Jenny’. Not an ideal anchorage, but its remoteness & stated claim for excellent snorkeling & diving intrigued us.
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07/08/08 to 07/12/08
Just a short sail from Union Island is the small island of Carriacou, which is part of Grenada. We stopped in Hillsborough to check in prior to moving around to Tyrrel Bay. The town of Hillsborough has a charm of its own, with several restaurants, stores & markets lining the main street. [...]

07/07/08 to 07/08/08
Our plan for a brief stop at Union Island to clear out through Customs dissipated once Liz, Craig & Fred wandered into Janti’s ‘Happy Island’. Janti himself, a very personable fellow & resourceful businessman, built the small bar out on the reef bordering the anchorage. You can swim or dinghy out to the [...]

07/05/08 to 07/07/08
Our decision to continue south or head back to the Tobago Cays was made easier when we awoke to crystal, clear blue skies & calm seas. With minimal convincing required, all three boats headed back to the Cays to enjoy two more days of snorkeling & turtle watching! [...]

07/03/08 to 07/05/08
Mayreau is a relatively small island located approximately 2 miles west of the Tobago Cays. The main village runs along a fairly steep road that thankfully is now paved. A small Catholic church sits at the top of the hill & has a scenic lookout over the adjacent Grenadine islands.
Mayreau
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