St Barths to St.Eustacia

Immediately after breakfast we cast off, and motored around the head to Gustavia where we anchored and Bob went ashore and cleared us out with customs.

We set out for St.Eustacia around 11:30. It was a lovely clear day but not much wind, so we motored half the way then raised the sails and enjoyed a very peaceful 3 – 4 knot sail across, eating lunch as we went. I know this is not exciting, but I love it when there’s only a little wind as it’s so gentle, peaceful and quiet.

As we approached the island, there were several tankers and large cargo ships anchored off the island. We pulled into Gallows bay looking for a good spot to drop anchor.

We’re too early in the year for the flamboyant trees to be in bloom so there’s not a lot of color along the front right now, although it has to be said the aquamarine water deepening to peacock blue is crystal clear, with visibility straight to the sea bed.

Bob took the dinghy over to the customs building at 4:45 as they’re advertized as being open till 5pm, but they had all gone home already, typical laid back island life…
Tomorrow we're going to hike up the Quill, St. Eustatia's dormant volcano

Tonight I’m cooking sea bass, and this better be good after last night’s disaster with the tuna.