Under super short notice we chartered a Bavaria 46 as our boat is still on the hard and our UK family was due to arrive in St Lucia for a sailing vacation. Freddie, our 4 year old grand son is marvelous and when asked what the best part of this vacation was he named six items as being the best and finally said it was his best holiday ever. Freddie loves swimming and sailing and was a delight to have on board and with whom to share all mother nature's gifts such as the Milky Way, shooting stars, satellite spotting, Turtles, Iguana, fish of all kinds and great sailing winds. We hosted an early Christmas Dinner on Happy Island and a family dinner at a lovely beach resort in Rodney Bay. Unfortunately the boat was due back today so Phil and I sailed her all night and set up the family at a very nice resort for the remaining two days of their holiday.
William, our 11 month old grandchild, cried every day. He did not have room to roam freely on the boat so the holiday was a bit hard on him. I expect that he will be better about it next year. He loved swimming so there is hope for him yet.
We have moved into a hotel near Grande Anse beach in Grenada and plan to be at the yard every day to monitor the work on our boat. The manager at the yard seems a bit overwhelmed and I cannot aford delays due to inefficient time and resource management.
Weather is good,, hot but nice at night. Our hotel has given us a great price and it is not too far from the local transportation services.
I have been very busy lately and don't forsee a rest until our boat is finished.
I guess the fun is over for now.. I am sending my best wishes and a warm hello to all my sailblog friends from Nell and Phil Moon Dancer.