Marigot Bay
Persephone... Cruiser/Racer
Nigel & Karen Goodhew...
Fri 21 Dec 2012 02:57
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After a few days basking in the reflected glory of
a succesful Atlantic crossing, we became subject to "marina fever". This is an
interesting maladie, brought on by a dangerous cocktail comprising of rum, tall
tales of derring do, as well as long periods of relaxation time, out of the
reach of watch leaders and the like. Too many repeated conversations, fabulous
parties and, frankly, an overdose of congratulations.
So we decided to embark on our first "Carribean
cruise"...a delightfully short 7 mile trip around the west coast of St
Lucia to Marigot Bay. This is a reknowned beauty spot and film location,
with palm fringed beaches and a lovely "hurricane hole" style anchorage. We
encountered or first crop of boat boys who were intent on supplying us with all
manner of comestibles and services but succeeded in the first instance of
providing little more than a nuisance while we found a suitable anchoring
spot.
Once established, we swam around the boat, engaged
in some bona fide trade withthe aforementioned boat boys and selected a fine
restaurant for dinner.
The Marigot Bay resort is a magnet for super yachts
and we were impressed by Lionheart (J class replica) and another huge super
yacht, gleaming in her mooring.
The Rainforest Hideway restaurant was reassuringly
expensive and delightful. Wonderful steaks. The Doolittle cafe sorted us lunch
(Rex Harrison and crew made a film here in the 60's) and we were able to catch
up with Jonathan and Liz from Seren Wen, who were unable to complee the ARC but
flew across for some Carribean hols nevertheless.
Lovely, restful place. Uncrowded, terriffic sunsets
and all round R'nR destination....
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