-Rest

Shelduck
Neil Hegarty
Wed 22 Jan 2014 16:03

20th January Terre-de-Haut, Iles Des Saintes, Guadelope.  15:52.380 N  61:35.119 W  Distance travelled 22 miles.

 

Shelduck weighed anchor in Prince Rupert Bay at dawn and as we exited the harbour and headed for Iles Des Saintes we could see them in the early morning haze even though they were 20 miles away. Shelduck got another hammering in strong winds and breaking seas and Anne and I were very wet as we entered the shelter of the Isles. Not a problem in the Caribbean as you dry off and heat up so quickly. We headed for Bourg des Saintes where moorings are provided and picked one up. They are well laid out with plenty of room to swing and they look new. The Isles consist of 4 islands, 2 small and 2 larger with a few rocky outcrops and all the islands have anchoring places and some wonderful beaches. One of the most beautiful places we have been to in the Caribbean.

On the passage across from Dominica we saw two “sailing” cruise liners one with 5 masts and one 4. The 4 masted one Star Clipper of Valetta came into the harbour after us and anchored nearby. We had last seen her in the Baltic when cruising Tam O’Shanter there in 2012.

Tuesday the 21st Anne and I had breakfast and lunch ashore while we explored the village/town that calls itself a city. I checked Shelduck in and out on one sheet by computer at a cost of cost 1 euro. A great French service. We were interested to see The houseboat built by famous local photographer Adolphe Catan on the beach in 1942. The house was given to the city as a legacy on condition it remain the doctor’s house forever. It is similar in concept to the Horgan family summer house on the beach at Derrynane County Kerry.

At sundown we watched Star Clipper weigh anchor to the music of her band playing on deck and as she cleared the Isles, as darkness fell, she set full sail to the south of Guadelope. Very romantic.

For us a day of rest.

 

 

 

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