Bye Bye Bob
'Sarf & West mate, Sarf & West'
Pete Bernfeld
Sun 8 Feb 2009 14:43
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Well, we moved out of Rodney Bay Marina on the 5th
and that afternoon were able to entertain Beez Neez properly (i.e. some drinks
& snacks). The next day we had an easy sail to Marigot Bay, where we
anchored in the inner lagoon. We had a farewell meal ashore, which was a bit
pricey and a bit disappointing. Marigot Bay is now quite busy and of course I
remembered a quiet anchorage with one bar and a cheap (ish) cafe selling
local and Indian food. Now there are numerous bars/restaurants and the
cafe has morphed into a fully blown complex, including a restaurant with it's
own sushi bar!!!!
We had a bit of a beat from Marigot down to Vieux
Fort, past the Pitons which are spectacular (yes, yes, pictures soon, this is
via sat phone!). We had a pleasant night at anchor and in an hour or so I'll
take Bob ashore in the dingy and put him in a taxi. The airport is about ten
minutes away, as opposed to two + hours from Rodney bay. Then it'll be back to
Marigot for the night and on to Rodney Bay to meet up with Tiger
Frightener.
Some sad news. Terry Green, the singlehander on
Marigold who suffered a heart attack coming across the Atlantic has been
found (deceased) in Trinidad. The boat was washed ashore and Terry was found
inside. Sympathy to the family, what can one say?
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