Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Goodbye Grenada, Hello Caribbean Sea

Anchored outside St. Georges Harbor, Grenada


Had a very successful 15nm sail this morning west along the south coast, and then up the west coast of the island. All systems are G. The weather looks good for my 4 to 5 day run to St Thomas. The wind is forecast to be light at only 10 to 14 knots at the most. So Christa and I could be setting the drifter and wallowing on an oily sea. A potential hurricane is forming in the SW Caribbean, but steering currents forecast does not hint at a easterly move. Plenty of breathing room with that system.

Today has been a busy one with the early morning move, checking out with Customs, provisioning and now taking care of last minute computer work. I predict a very deep sleep tonight followed by a few days of great sailing. Wish me luck!

Capt Chris

4 comments:

Conall said...

I'm enjoying the heck out of your blog. Keep the post coming.

Conall
conallsboatbuild.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Capt Chris, it was great to see you a couple of weeks ago here in The Villages. Now you are beginning your adventure again and we all wish you a safe and enjoyable passage.
Stay alert and stay safe my friend.
Mike D

Lynn L. said...

I was wondering if the hurricane
kicked up any swell on your crossing?

Christian Allaire, BMCS (ret) said...

Thanks Mike D!

Lynn, the hurricane was far to my west thankfully! Thanks for checking in!