18/04/09, St Vincent
When the ferry docked, before we could even get off the ferry, the taxi drivers were in our faces........after telling them a few times we just wanted to see the town first, which was right there........we decided to bargain with one of them to take us on a bit of a tour, and we wanted to go to where the movie, Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed. We paid EC$150 for the 3 of us, for about 3 hours, there and back. Again we were dissappointed, as there was really not much left to see, well not nearly as much as we had expected. Here is a pic of one of the buildings, which they are trying to repair....
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18/04/09, Admiralty Bay, Bequia
Then we decided, because of our limited time, we took a ferry across to the Island of St Vincent, which was about an hours trip. This pic is entering the port of Kingstown, St Vincent. We expected more than we saw and were a bit dissappointed with St Vincent.
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18/04/09, Admiralty Bay, Bequia
This is one of the boats that anchored in the bay.....now if you look carefully.......under the bow of the boat (front)...the boat on the right is Pizzazz....
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18/04/09, Admiralty Bay, Bequia
Most days when onshore, we would stop along the way to the dingy dock for a sundowner refreshment, here we are sipping Margarita's & Rum punches, looking across the bay......
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18/04/09, Admiralty Bay, Bequia
This was one of the local supermarkets.
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18/04/09, Admiralty Bay, Bequia
There are more facilities and restaurants in Bequia than any of the other Grenadines Islands, good dingy docks to tie to, a good vegi market for fresh supplies and yacht chandlery as well. There were also many super yachts and ships visiting here which was always great to see, yachts and ships we had only seen in magazines, were now anchoring in the same bay as Pizzazz....great stuff. It is also a beautiful bay with great beaches.
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18/04/09, Port Elizabeth, Bequia
So Pizzazz anchored in Admiralty Bay, the town of Port Elizabeth in Bequia.....
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18/04/09, Union Island to Bequia
So after sailing the whole day, with the wind direction coming from exactly from where we wanted to go to, we zig-zagged our way there, we eventually had to try the motor again, as were battling to get into the bay due to the strong current, so I started the motor and she started.....with a close eye on the gauges, we motored for 3 hours, with not a hiccup or any overheating and eventually dropped anchor at about 7:30pm in the dark.
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18/04/09, Clifton, Union Island
So time to move on again, after a few days we upped anchor and sailed around east of Union Island and across to the west side of Mayreau Island, with a good breeze and still a bit of motor for battery charging, we closed in on Mayreau. All of a sudden the alarms for the engine went off and had to cut motor immediately, I went down and checked around and saw nothing unusual, just the engine had overheated. So we had to now sail to Bequia and luckily Bequia is a nice open bay to sail into and anchor. We new we would be able to get parts or help in Bequia, rather than anywhere else.
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18/04/09, Clifton, Union Island
So this is Happy Island........
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18/04/09, Clifton, Union Island
So we had to go and have a beer on Happy Island, this is on our approach..........owner waiting to welcome us on Happy Island and secure the dingy....
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18/04/09, Clifton, Union Island
After town one day, we passed by some of the boat boys, and they were having a day off and enjoying a few drinks and loud music. Our mate Tiger, saw us and invited us for a drink.........
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18/04/09, Clifton, Union Island
Pizzazz enjoying the clear protected waters.....
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18/04/09, Clifton, Union Island
This is the view of the reef from our anchorage in Clifton.
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17/04/09, Clifton, Union Island
When going ashore we alway docked Pod on the dingy jetty at the Yacht Club, and after all our walking around and shopping, we always stopped off at the Yacht Club for a refreshment....they actually have a notice stating that docking your dingy there, would cost EC$5 unless you spend money at the club, then is free.....This is a view from the Club, of the dingy jetty. The pond had some sharks in it, when we first got there.
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17/04/09, Clifton, Union Island
We had to then go ashore to check in to St Vincent/Grenadines and this had to be done at the airport, which is located just behind the Yacht Club. Then we strolled into town and this is a pic of the main street in Clifton.
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17/04/09, Union Island
This is a view from Pizzazz, of Happy Island, which is situated within the reef of Clifton Harbour. It is owned by a local and you can go there for a drink anytime of the day, he has some good Caribbean music playing and it is wonderful for sundowners, his prices are more expensive than normal, but the setting is just great.
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17/04/09, Hillsborough, Carriacou
After settling our anchor off Hillsborough, we launched Pod (our dingy) and went into town to do some shopping and check out of Carriacou. We decided to stay over night and leave in the morning. The following morning we lifted anchor and had another great sail into Clifton harbour, Union Island. Here we had to change flags, so Di got the opportunity to raise her newly painted flag, including the yellow flag.
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17/04/09, Carriacou
So we left Tyrrel Bay and sailed around to Hillsborough, a good breeze and 2 hours later we were anchored off Hillsborough.
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17/04/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
So we prepared Pizzazz & Pod (our dingy) for the trip, first to Hillsborough, the capital of Carriacou, to check out. Then the plan was to sail from Hillsborough to Union Island to check into the Grenadines, and then straight up to Bequia.
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17/04/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
Then it was time for me to return. My travel to Grenada all went according to plan. I had to stay over in Grenada, due to my flight arriving after the last flight to Carriacou, so I checked into the Lazy Lagoon Cottages as well. The next morning I was on the first flight to Carriacou. My welcome home dinner that night was this crayfish.... I did battle to get it into the pot though....
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17/04/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
So with Di all settled on Pizzazz, she was given her first job, we were going to St Vincent/Grenadines and we required a flag.......
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17/04/09, Tyrrel Bay Carriacou
A view of Tyrrel Bay from the aircraft, Pizzazz's home.
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17/04/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
This is a view of St Georges lagoon in Grenada.
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17/04/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
So after Glyn had showed Di around Grenada, it was time to leave and move on to Pizzazz. Above is a pic of them leaving and the type of plane used between Grenada and Carriacou.
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17/04/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
On arrival, you receive a free cocktail and in most cases,it is a rum punch. As seen above, Di enjoying the view from the Lazy Lagoon bar....
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17/04/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
So Di arrived and Glyn was very happy to see her sis in the Caribbean. They checked into their accommodation, the Lazy Lagoon, which is situated in St Georges, over looking the yachts moored in the lagoon. Above is a photo of the very funky Lazy Lagoon rooms.
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22/02/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
This is what we have been dreaming of all this time.....
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22/02/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
After our visit to Hillsborough, we had to have a pit stop at one of the beach bars, looking over the anchorage, with Pizzazz in the distance....
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22/02/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
So this is from inside Snagg's, looking out to sea...
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22/02/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
We were strolling along the beach when we came across this place, called Snagg's, the guy (Snagg's) was lying in the hammock chatting to this local American couple, we decided to go in and have a beer. It was very interesting chatting to him and the couple, the couple say he is very well known for his cooking and especially crayfish/lobster, unfortunately he only does it on Sunday's or if in a group, so we will have to get a group together, as it sounds like a treat.
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22/02/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
This is a pic of the anchorage at Hillsborough, where we would have to check out before moving on to Union Island, which can be seen in the distance....
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22/02/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
We had to make a trip into the capital, Hillsborough, to book my plane ticket back to Grenada, to catch my plane back to Angola. We caught the bus (looks like a SA taxi), very friendly people, we had a great day in town.
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22/02/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
Just another sunset....in Tyrrel Bay.
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22/02/09, Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou
Anchored in paradise, Tyrrel Bay is a beautiful bay with the colours in the water. Once we were anchored, I dived on the anchor to make sure it was in properly, which it was, then swam around the boat and noticed that our Maxprop was damaged, one of the blades had the tip missing...hence the slow progress when motoring, so will have to change that.
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21/02/09, St George's, Grenada
Another shot of sunset.....
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21/02/09, St George's, Grenada
It was just.........
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21/02/09, St Georges, Grenada
So once anchored......our first real Caribbean anchorage, we both dived off for a swim and then it looked like a perfect evening, so decided to light a fire for a braai. It did turn out to be the most perfect evening for a first Caribbean anchorage, full moon....no wind....smooth calm waters...a braai and rum!!!
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21/02/09, St Georges, Grenada
After a great day out sailing, we headed in towards St Georges. This is a view of St Georges on our approach. St Georges does have a lagoon area inside the harbour to anchor, but we decided to anchor off outside for the night.
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21/02/09, Grenada
So with the wind blowing a bit, we exited the channel to Clarkes Court Bay and set course to round the SW point of Grenada and onto St Georges for an overnight stop. We had a great sail, and could not believe we were actually day sailing in the Caribbean and not just outside Richards Bay harbour....it all felt worth it at that moment.
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21/02/09, Clarkes Court Bay Marina, Grenada
So then we ended our day round trip of Grenada, having sundowners on our friends, John & Shirley's boat, in True Blue Bay, this time with a bit more sun around.
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21/02/09, Clarkes Court Bay Marina
This is a view of the West coast coastline.... a lot more protected, nice calm waters.
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21/02/09, Clarkes Court Bay Marine, Grenada
This is a better view from the restaurant, "Almost Paradise". This is the waters we plan to cross to get to Carriacou.
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21/02/09, Clarkes Court Bay Marine, Grenada
So during our circumnavigation of the island, we stopped off in Almost Paradise......this is the name of the restaurant. It is right up on the north of the island, and looks over a few small un-inhabitated islands and also onto Carriacou in the distance. This picture does not show it all. What it does show is the unusual restaurant, very small but a great view, they have, like sliced log table tops, and have accommodation here as well. It is run by a German couple( I think), very friendly people. The food was very well presented and had a lot of flavour.....but for me not enough for the price.
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21/02/09, Clarkes Court Bay Marine, Grenada
Some of the east coast coastline.
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21/02/09, Clarkes Court Bay Marina
This is a pic of a village we drove through on the East coast, I think it was Grenville.
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20/02/09, Clarkes Court Bay Marina, Grenada
This is again a pic from the restaurant, showing some of the beautiful houses surrounding True Blue Bay and Prickly Bay.
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20/02/09, Clarkes Court Bay Marina, Grenada
A pic from the restaurant in True Blue Bay, with our friends, John & Shirley's boat on the left of picture.
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20/02/09, Clarkes Court Bay Marina, Grenada
True Blue Bay we thought was one of the nicer bays to be anchored in, it was small but beautiful. It has a dive shop, restaurant with wooden walkways over the water. Our friends John & Shirley enjoyed anchoring here. It was part of our plan to anchor here but our plans changed, but hope to still go back there.
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20/02/09, Clarkes Court Bay Marina, Grenada
Having a drink at the Prickly Bay Yacht Club outside bar. The Immigration & Customs are situated right there, just behind the bar.
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