Grande Anse Bay and Fort de France

Ile Jeudi
Bob and Lin Griffiths
Fri 11 Apr 2014 20:31
14:30.33N  61:05.27W
 
Friday 11 April 2014
 
A small hotel on the beach at Grande Anse:-
 
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Star Clipper at anchor:-
 
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Having taken a free mooring buoy yesterday afternoon we enjoyed a peaceful afternoon until a swell came in during the evening.  It became a rolly, uncomfortable night so we decided to move on to the capital, Fort de France.
 
 
The view in the morning as we left:-
 
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It was only 6.5 miles to Fort de France and we motor-sailed all the way.  There was only one small open stretch of water which became very rough in strong winds.  The anchorage is near the cruise dock and situated by Fort St Louis but given it’s location and the strong wind it was surprisingly peaceful.
 
 
Fort St Louis:-
 
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Quite dramatic with the mountains in the background:-
 
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Some new buildings alongside the old:-
 
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