Hanging in St Thomas, and now bound for St Martin

We had an unusual amount of rain during our stay in the Virgins but still managed to have a great time thanks to my college buddy Donna, and new friends we met through her.  We again met Wayne whose work shop proved invaluable in sawing 3/8" off the bottom of Adventuress’ sticking head door.

 

Thanksgiving dinner was superb at Sue and Dewey’s spectacular new home perched on a high bluff with a panoramic view of the BVI and American Virgins

 

 

    Sue and Dewey with their radiant smiles, and here is just a taste of the view from their living room and terrace:

 

 

 

Wayne ....relaxing at the Soggy Dollar Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                             

                                                      

 

 

 

   
                Is that Nancy and Donna playing horseshoes on White Beach, Jost Van Dyke?
                             (Photo by an observant and observing JFK)

On Sunday afternoon we had a hearty brunch at the St Thomas Yacht Club and then we took everyone for a farewell sail on Adventuress.

 

At dusk yesterday we anchored off Saba Rock, North Sound, Virgin Gorda, after a beautiful sail from St Thomas on SE winds: we were treated to a lovely sunset over the  BVIs as we entered the Sound.

 

The forecast tomorrow is good for a 70 mile motor-sail to St. Martin:  East winds 5-10 knots going ENE with a half knot adverse current and 6 to 9 foot swell from the north east.  We will leave at 3am when the winds are the lightest.  It’s a bit of a pain but now you know why they call it the “Thorny Path” when you voyage against the trade winds. 

So tomorrow evening we hope to arrive in France. Ahhh those baguettes, the cheese, the pate and of course, the wine!

Best, Nancy and John 

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