Oceans Dream

02 August 2014 | ENGLAND
15 March 2014 | Malaysia
29 January 2014 | Thailand
26 December 2013 | Phuket, Thailand
30 November 2013 | Langkawi, Malaysia
03 November 2013 | Puteri Harbour Marina, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
04 October 2013 | Indonesian Borneo
22 September 2013 | Lovina, Bali
05 September 2013 | Komodo Island, Indonesia
18 August 2013 | Flores Island, East Nusa Tengarra, Indonesia
06 August 2013 | Kupang, Timor island
26 July 2013 | Northern Territory, Australia
21 July 2013 | Uluru, Australia
29 June 2013 | Fannie Bay, Darwin
17 June 2013 | Shelburne Bay, Cape Grenville, Australia
08 June 2013 | Carins, QLD
29 May 2013 | Townsville
12 May 2013 | Queensland
26 April 2013 | Mooloolaba, QLD
24 March 2013 | Mooloolaba, Queensland

Friends

09 February 2010 | Bequia, St Vincent & the Grenadines
Admiral 40 catamaran
Sunset, Bequia
Sunset, Bequia

At the latter end of last week, we found ourselves making the 70 mile trip southbound returning to the island of Bequia. We had planned to leave two days earlier but decided to wait for a more appropriate weather window - and it seems we were right to do so. We lifted anchor at 05:00 and arrived in Admiralty Bay just after lunch. Our passage took us across the 26 mile gap between St Lucia and St Vincent. Here we first came across a large pod of dolphins we were sadly, more intent on fishing than entertaining us! But their presence alerted us to keep a watchful eye and soon there was another cry of "dolphins"! As we got closer we realised these were not in fact dolphin, but a pod of about 20 pilot whales that appeared to be intent on making their way out to the Atlantic from the Caribbean Sea. They crossed just in front of our bows and all too soon were gone - hence the lack of photo! We continued our sail down the west coast of ST Vincent which unfortunately is off limits due to frequent thefts from anchored yachts. As we passed the southern tip, the island of Bequia was just 10 in the distance and with a good breeze and a gentle sea, we averaged 8 knots on this final sector. It is good to be back in Admiralty Bay. We're anchored in just 2 metres of water and within just a short dinghy ride to town.

Oceans Dream anchored in Admiralty Bay
Oceans Dream, Admiralty Bay

As we went ashore and began recognising faces from our previous visit, we truly felt part of the 'live-aboard' crowd as we were welcomed back by our veggie lady, the lady in the laundrette, 'African Pride' (a local Mr Fix-It!) and the girls at the Gingerbread cafe.

On our second day we were taken aback by the cry of "Ahoy Oceans Dream" and moments later we were inviting Bob, Captain of Lady Liv on board. He and M had charter guests who were spending the day ashore and so an al-fresco lunch followed aboard Oceans Dream. This took us through to mid-afternoon. The really good news was that Lady Liv's guests had decided to eat ashore that evening so we also got together in the evening (aboard Lady Liv this time) for a very enjoyable supper.
On Sunday we stretched our legs and walked across the island to Friendship Bay which overlooks the Atlantic and the island of Mustique. A very enjoyable walk but at times, hard work in the heat.

Friendship Bay
Friendship Bay, Bequia

Yesterday was a day of chores and eventually we managed to secure a spot in the laundry. Whilst we were waiting for the washing to complete, we were enjoying a shandy in 'De Bistro' next door and low-and-behold, we saw friends from Trini walking by. Keith and Marcy own Mimi, a Lagoon 38 and we'd met them whilst on the leatherback turtle trip in May of last year.

Tomorrow we continue our journey south via the Tobago Cays.
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Vessel Name: Oceans Dream
Vessel Make/Model: Admiral 40 catamaran
Hailing Port: Plymouth, UK
Crew: Adrian & Jackie
About:
Having both worked hard we decided we should enjoy an exciting and challenging retirement whilst we were young enough and fit enough. To realise this dream, we replaced our monohull with an ocean-going liveaboard catamaran. [...]

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Who: Adrian & Jackie
Port: Plymouth, UK