1/5/10 to 1/24/10

We planned a brief stop in Curacao to pick up a Fed Ex package & top-up provisions, but high winds & seas kept us ‘holed’ up in Spanish Waters for almost 3 weeks.

When the forecast called for a 48-hour period of moderating conditions, we sailed north along Curacao’s western coast & anchored in Santa Cruz Bay for an evening. This stop shortens the crossing to Aruba by 20 miles & offers the first opportunity to swim & snorkel in clear water! The small bay has good holding (on the northwestern side), protection from current & swells, a quaint beachside facility & small restaurant. It’s unfortunate we could only stay 1 night.