STILL IN BEQUIA

OOJAH's AWESOME ODYSSEY
Peter & Christene Tanner
Sun 6 Jan 2013 21:58
After the New Year we sailed back to St Lucia to pick up Christene's sister Julie & brother in law Philip. While we were at the airport a heavy squall went thro' & the dinghy flipped over immersing the outboard in salt water. The next day they bravely suffered a 45 nm reach back to Bequia, our first leg through the Grenadines towards Grenada. Unfortunately we were hit by another very vigorous squall with 35kt winds & heavy rain. Oojah shot off at 13kts while Philip held on to the flapping solar panels - a baptism of fire! We have been stuck in Bequia ever since due high winds which are forecast to last until at least Wednesday. However this is a pretty good place to be stuck with lots of character, a lovely beach, clear blue water & restaurants all in an unspoilt Caribbean setting; we got drenched in salt water again on our way back from dinner a couple of nights ago & almost ran out of water washing the salt out. It's a tough life out here!

Much love,

Peter & Christene