Mayreau, Saline Bay and Union, Chatham Bay. 12.36.27N 61.27.00W
Alcedo
David Batten
Fri 4 Apr 2014 11:23
Sunday, 30/03/2014. After shopping in the market and
saying goodbye to all our friends there, we bought yoghurt from Maranne and
coconut yachts (after much bargaining) from a street seller for Tessa’s oldest
grandchildren. Then it was up anchor and off to wherever, which turned out
to be Saline Bay in Mayreau. With quite a swell, we took the dinghy to the
shore for the evening walk up the hill and then a swim back to the boat in the
fading light, David towing the dinghy as usual. The evening chefs, Venetia
and Tessa, produced excellent roast vegetables and cold ham for supper and we
retired well fed and watered for the night, hoping the weather would improve
enough to go to the Cays.
Monday, 31/03/2014. Still too rough and blowing too
hard to really enjoy the Cays, so we had an easy sail to Chatham Bay and enjoyed
a day of snorkelling and walking. Venetia and Tessa walked the beach
while Anthony went for his usual inland marathon and Skipper and wife went
snorkelling off the point. Net result, fresh fish for supper , no doubt at
give away price after Tessa and Venetia’s negotiations and a happy Anthony
after a long walk on the Island.
Chatham Bay, looking North and after the evening walk, the crew getting
ready to swim back, dinghy in tow.
Tuesday, 1/04/2014. We left Chatham heading for
Tobago Cays, but it was blowing 27 to 20 knots and rough, so we tried Salt
Water Bay and decided the conditions were unsuitable and anchored off Troisants
Bay instead. Beautiful bay, we were the only yacht in brochure type style
conditions for a lovely swim, walk and lunch.
Salt Whistle Bay, which is really too shallow for Alcedo and Troisants Bay,
with its deserted beach and unoccupied buildings.
After siesta, we went back to Saline Bay for the evening walk, including a
purchase from the beach seller with the T shirts and some lovely views and
excellent bird watching.
Troisants Bay from the village on Mayreau and Tessa and Anthony on the
windward side of Saltwhistle Bay.
Tomorrow, the forecast is for moderation of wind and sea and we should be
good for the Cays!
Alcedo
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