Vessel Name: | Fleet II |
Vessel Make/Model: | Dufour Grand Large. 13.7m/45ft. |
Hailing Port: | Fleet Cruising Club, Plymouth, UK. |
Crew: | Peter, Margaret, Lyn, Stephen, Tim, Jay. Then Peter, Keith, Stephen, John, Ross, KC and Kevin. |
About: | Members and guests of the Fleet Cruising Club do their first Atlantic crossing, W to E. Stephen departs Fleet II in the Azores. KC and Kevin join in the Azores. |
Home Page: | http://www.fleetcruisingclub.co.uk |
Having enjoyed our last swim/snorkel session on Norman Island where we were treated to a swim with Ninja Turtle and Barry our friendly barracuda lurking in the depths. Ninja was happy for close encountered swimming as he nibbled away on the coral. Saying goodbye to our favourite bay having circumnavigated the island previously, we sailed across to Road Town, Tortola, specifically Village Cay Marina where we refuelled and took up our mooring where Fleet 11 would remain for two/three nights being prepared for her journey home across the Atlantic. We met Ross and his partner Karen, Ross had already begun provisioning for the trip and we all had a special meal to end our trip and to celebrate Tim's Birthday. So Margaret, Tim, Jay and myself are now awaiting a Liat flight to island hop back to Antigua to connect with our BA flight home. Thank you Skipper Peter and Stephen remaining for their return voyage, we have loved crewing with you and look forward to the next opportunity to do so again, Lyn & Tim
Benares Bay on Norman Island (Treasure Island was based on Norman Island) - our favourite Bay of the holiday - amazing tropical fish of numerous species, colours in abundance.
Today we prepared the boat to be hoisted out of the water for necessary repairs and cleaning the hull of barnacles which was quite a colony once on show!!! So essential crew remained with the boat and the remainder of us went into Road Town to buy provisions. Not knowing quite when we will be ready to sail away I will end my blog here today with another update later, Lyn
So while Peter and Stephen were busy dealing with maintenance issues Caribbean style, i.e. variable timing for professionals attending, Tim and Jay decided on an island tour of discovery whilst Margaret and I opted for a leisurely day by the pool enjoying this beautiful weather and marina hospitality. Just heard from Peter that boom is good to go for the Atlantic so preparing for another day in the beautiful BVI. Lyn
We arrived in a hot and very 'American' marina yesterday pm after a couple of days in the beautiful bays. Even the showers are air conditioned!