Tobago Cays, Gerenadines Position: 12:38.153N 61:21.697W
SeaTrek
Bill and Judy Stellin
Fri 18 Jan 2008 00:46
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After Bequia, we sailed a short twenty miles to Canouan
(St Vincent Grenadines) and anchored for the night. This is a really
nothing island with
only a so-so anchorage. Gusts of wind would funnel
between two small hills at over 20 knots, from 0 knots in about 2 seconds.
The holding was good but nevertheless it was nerve racking wondering if we would
drag anchor. We met a very nice couple, Tom and Kathy on Yellow
Rose, who are also from Michigan. They are seriously thinking about
moving their home to Grand Rapids, another example of a small world. We
shared a mini bus with them at their invitation to tour this small island.
A mostly forgettable tour and island. Any readers heading this way can
surly miss Canouan and not miss anything. All these Grenadine islands are
very close so there are many better choices. After one night there we
sailed a really short 6 miles to fabulous Tobago Cays. This group of
islands is the crown jewel of the Grenadines and probably the entire
Caribbean.
These five small islands are protected to seaward by a
huge barrier called Horseshoe Reef. The cays have beautiful beaches, clear
water still with lots of fish and well-protected anchorages.
 We beached our dinghy on the little sand beach above and
snorkeled in front of the island.
 We are at anchor in Tobago Cays.
 In the distance, you can just see the waves breaking over
the barrier reef which protects these Cays.
 This turtles shell alone, is over two and half feet
long
 Colorful coral.
 This guy is supposed to be harmless, but Judy gave him a
wide berth just in case.
The water is crystal clear and filled with fish and
turtles. We snorkeled over two days in 80 degree water and then capped off
the first day with a lobster barbeque on the beach put on by Mr Fabulous.
No kidding, that is his name. The lobsters were 3-4 pounds each and Judy
and I split one. We still had some to bring back to the boat.
We were joined for dinner by our Swedish friends Bertil and Agnes on
Panacea. We first met them in Barbados just after we had both crossed the
Atlantic and have since run into them at least three times.
 We decided, we like lobster broiled on the grill better
than boiled. This variety has no claws, but makes up for it with a monster
tail and upper body filled with succulent meat.
 And so to bed, fat, happy and satisfied with this part of
our beautiful planet.
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