On down the coast
Irie
Tue 29 Jan 2008 03:19
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Position 17 15 05N 62 39 51W White House Bay, St
Kitts
Monday 28th January
There's very little wind today as we escaped from
the marina and sailed five miles or so down the coast, and then anchored in
a very peaceful bay. Departure was preceded by another visit to customs to
obtain the coastwise boat pass to Nevis, an important document advising that we
have no cargo and are travelling in ballast. There are only a handful of
boats on the whole island, and we have one companion here, a far cry from the
bustle of St Martin. From the anchorage the coast curves back to the
north and west, with great views back to Basseterre and the mountain, plus
a stunning view of the sunset, though slightly marred at the final moment by a
thin line of cloud on the horizon. Irie's anchored in about three metres of
water over undulating sand, andon the seabed there are dozens of large
starfish and their relatives in a variety of colours and textures. Now dark,the
sky is teeming with stars, and the boat is gently and somnulently rocking to a
small swell
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