Left Suwarrow
Kachina
Richard and Rachel Caswell
Tue 1 Sep 2009 05:12
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Well we had to do a sudden departure from Suwarrow,
as the wind picked up from the SE and the fetch in the anchorage became
uncomfortable, with more snubber lines and anchor chains and foredeck gear
breaking on several yachts. We were there for the last blow 10 days ago and
didn't want to go through anchor watches again - may as well head out and do
those at sea, so off we left with 6 other yachts.
Really enjoyed our 3 week stay here - Gosh where
does the time go ?
Explored lots of the Motus and reefs, saw many
birds, coconut crabs, sharks and big fish.
Had several potluck dinners at the yacht club with
a very sociable crowd of yachties, and John the caretaker and his family are so
accomodating, making it very hard to leave.
Just a fab place to stop. Real mix of
cruisers too, and we're all getting
along famously, but feeling a tad dry the next day after drinkies and potluck dinners ashore and singalongs too . One night everyone took in musical instruments and there were 7 guitars, a flute, a recorder, and a couple of small bongo type drums ! Boats are from all around the world and many have done a lot of sailing too. There's 3 kiwis, 3 USA, a Japanese yacht - perhaps the first in Suwarrow, 2 of English, German and French, 1 of each in Dutch, Belgium, Ireland, Monaco, Canadian and Norwegian.! Whew !!! During the day we go off on excursions in the dinghies to the other motus and watch the sea birds nesting, collect flotsam and jetsam, do some snorkeling, and generally have a splendid day. Don't want to move on but run out of beer and jam and now wine, so it's time to leave !!!!!! |
