May 3

Planned Lameshure Bay for tonight, but beating against a 12 knot breeze and adverse current in easy seas was so pleasant that Coral Bay, further east and better angled for St. Croix, seemed like a more suitable idea. It was. Now new favorite place on the planet. Harbor is full of classic looking boats and the odd derelict. Hard to find this place; not on the usual tourist trail. Think Key West of the USVI. Upon return from pounding down a Presidente or two and dolphin sandwich at Skinny Legs, "A Pretty OK Place", with what is euphemistically referred to as an eclectic clientele, discovered Night Hawk anchored nearby. After boarding for good conversation was forced to down another cerveza. It would have been rude to refuse.

While still underway around 1500 saw six sails apparently en route from Road Town to The Bight at Norman. Probably bare-boaters headed to typical first night anchorage. Willie T (floating boat bar) will be smokin' tonight. Seems odd to observe a place cruised frequently from the vantage of one never been. Expect to be in Trellis Bay, BVI for full moon party on the 8th to meet "Sea Devil" couple who finally got in touch. Should be a hoot.

Was already considering another night here to explore, so with arrival of Ray & Jenna, will definitely wait until Tuesday for close reach to Christainsted. DO NOT, however, want to miss the Friday party. Wonder if St. Croix observes Cinqo de Mayo? So much fun; so little time.

Jack