16 18N 61 47W

Osprey
John Bowering
Sat 15 Dec 2007 21:10
Today we crossed the Guadaloupe Channel from Falmouth to Deshaies. Turned out to be a rough passage and Anita was white at the end of it - mainly because she was covered in salt! 35 Knot winds and confused but large seas made for an uncomfortable crossing and for the first time (including hurricane Noel) we were shipping a lot of spray into the cockpit. We were both glad to get to Deshaies - pronounced Dayhay and it is a great little spot which the French Colonial system has returned to owners but never left! A difficult anchorage with swirling winds around the basin but very pretty. We motor sailed most of the way simply to get through the passage quickly. Tomorrow we are planning to head down to Pigeon Island which has a marine sanctuary and anchor there for the best part of the day and night. Our immediate goal is Portsmouth in Dominica where we will top up with fuel and water. We have both had too much weather and sun today so no doubt will sleep well tonight weather and the other anchored boats willing.

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