St Georges to Carriacou

Petronella
Fri 15 Feb 2013 21:24
12:27.38N 61:29.24W
 
We finally decided that much as we were enjoying Port Louis it was time for us to start heading North. So on Thursday 14 Feb we left bound towards Carriacou. Unfortunately due to various reasons we left later than planned and as we headed up the coast it was apparent that we had strong head winds and a lot of swell so we would struggle to make it to Carriacou before dark. Therefore being "mature and sensible" we headed back to Prickly Bay for a comfortable night at anchor ready for an early start.
 
Next morning we were up early, if not bright, and got under way. We headed up the lovely Grenada coastline and across to Carriacou. Although quite choppy at times with a little help from the IT ( Iron Topsail) we had a good passage and dropped anchor in Tyrrel Bay at 3pm.
 
         Petronella at anchor Tyrrel Bay 2013             
 
It was very symbolic for us because the first time we saw Petronella 16 years ago was when she came into Tyrrel Bay and dropped anchor quite close to us (we were with our friends on their Saga 40 at the time). We admired her and thought she was a fine cruising boat. Now we know she is !!
 
                                                     
                 A traditional boat astern                                              
 
 
              Sunset in the anchorage