Hello Everybody

 

Since arriving in the Caribbean in December we have been to 7 different countries and 24 different islands.We had lots of fun with Chloe and Ross and sailed around Grenada and the Grenadine Islands where the snorkelling was excellent. We saw hundreds of birds nesting on Tobago Cays, mostly brown noddys but some terns. We have at last caught some good fish. We read that you have to get a young female to spit on the lure to attract the fish. Chloe's spit certainly worked as we caught a 10/12lb yellow fin tuna and another biggish fish which we think was a spanish mackerel.They both tasted delicious.

 

For the last week we have been preparing Namaste to be put to "bed" for the hurricane season. Today she was lifted out and put in  a huge cradle and strapped to the ground. The sails, boom, spinnaker pole and canvas have all been removed and inside has been washed with water and vinegar. We now have to climb a ladder to get onboard. There are 3 other boats from Essex in the yard together with many boats from different countries.

 

We have really enjoyed cruising/exploring the Caribbean and look forward to returning to Namaste in October. Meanwhile we have a short hoilday at Goslings Farm before going to South America with Rob and Cat to ski, hike and explore.

 

Hope everybody is well.