Makai

1/28/09 to 2/1/09

We anchored off Pointe Malendure adjacent to the Cousteau Underwater Park at Pigeon Island. The following day, we picked up Robert (S/V Following Tides) & headed out to the marine park to dive. The site consists of rocky ledges & walls covered with a large variety of corals, sponges & is home [...]

01/26/09 to 01/30/09
In 18 short miles we were anchored off Iles des Saints. We enjoyed strolling down the streets of Bourg des Saintes and browsing through the small shops, boutiques & galleries.
Bourg des Saintes

Taking advantage of the mild temperatures, we enjoyed the steep walk up to Fort Napolean that overlooks the surrounding [...]

01/21/09 to 01/26/09
The town of Portsmouth

We departed for Portsmouth, Dominica at 4 AM under star-filled skies & glassy-calm seas. By 8 AM we were mid-passage & dodging squalls with gusts over 35 knots in 8-12 ft. seas. As we approached the southern tip of Dominica, Fred spotted a Sperm Whale crossing our path. He quickly [...]

01/16/09 to 01/21/09
We began our stay in St. Anne, a small picturesque town south of Le Marin. Fred had wanted to visit and stay in this area on this trip north. A 2-mile dinghy trip from St. Anne brought us into the town of Marin, the yachting capital of Martinique. Full of marine [...]

01/01/09 to 01/16/09
We anchored off Pigeon Island between Fort Rodney & the Sandals Resort. During our stay we had the opportunity to tour the island with Liz & Craig, enjoy a delicious lunch at the Ladera Resort and explore Fort Rodney National Park. We also spent many hours wandering through the Rodney Bay Marina [...]