After 3300 nautical miles and nine months - we arrive in Grenada - our first year destination! We're so excited to be here. It's been an amazing journey for which we're grateful.
The sail down from Carriacou was the best in several weeks. We decided to sail the windward side (most of our sails are in the lee of the islands as the wind coming across the Atlantic from Africa can be quite strong). For the first two thirds of the trip we had steady winds of about 15 - 18 knots and we sailed on a close reach averaging 6.5 to 7.5 knots and a few times we reached 8.1. This is a fast speed for Centime as her hull speed is 7.8. The sun was out and we sailed past islands and then along Grenada's east coast - quite petty. Towards the end the wind diminished and the waves became confused, coming from different angles, yet we were so excited to be here that it was still pleasant. Just as we arrived, anchored and opened all of the portholes, the sky broke loose and it poured. The rain however didn't stop the merriment and we went below and popped champagne in celebration of our nine month journey.
Congratulations Centime - You are a great sailing vessel!