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Although the marina is located 3km out of the hectic city centre of Basse-Terre it offers all you need on a daily basis. The queue at the local butcher seems to never stop and even on a Sunday its open but you need to be prepared to line up. The bakery is next to it, a good fruit and vegetable shop, self service laundry, chandlery, general grocery shop, etc. Nothing missing, which pushes you to get into town. Even the beach is at arm’s length.
Nevertheless, a panoramic cycle track brings you into town for any extraordinary needs or to enjoy the huge market hall.
I like this marina and its privacy offering all you need in a well-balanced setting.
Fair winds…
Today’s ride took me around the southwest corner of Guadeluope. Although I am not a fan from going uphill immediately from the starting line, there was no option as wind and sun are the other determining factors, if you go clockwise or anticlockwise.
It became a nice ride and French car drivers know how to treat roadbikers while overtaking. The diversity in landscape was definitely remarkable.
Fair winds…
After a short and pleasant sail we have reached the capital of Guadeloupe, Basse-Terre. Sud Ancrage is a small marina with a few berth for visitors about 3km South of the city centre. We could fetch a berth here for three nights to explore the area on the bike while getting some boat work done.
We were 67 days without interruptions at anchorages and more recent also moorings. It feels good to be back in a marina for a few days before moving on. Next marina stay planned: Azores!
Fair winds…
We have left our mooring next to Plain de Sucre (in the background of the photo above) here on Terre-de-Haut and are now heading over to Guadeloupe. Unfortunately we missed the snorkelling in this bay due to stronger winds coming through tomorrow onwards and I prefer some better shelter. Otherwise we might have stayed a couple of days longer.
However, our voyage schedule does not leave too many spare days either and preparations for our Atlantic crossing return are ongoing.
Fair winds…
The #1 means of transportation on this island are golf carts. #2 will be e-bikes as there are quite some ups and downs to be managed. Plenty of places to hire these vehicles. Glad I got my own bike with me to get around. My morning ride took me once around and up to the hill top of Le Chameau. Fair winds…
It was a very pleasant sail today, only 20nm but in perfect conditions with 20kn of wind straight on the beam and a friendly wave. We are back in Europe!
I grabbed a mooring buoy in front of the Hotel Bois Joli, which is located on Terre-de-Haut, one of the main islands of the group.
My first impression: different, interesting, let’s see!
Fair winds…
Our time has come and we have to move on, further North. Plans are in place.
There is little to add to the video and the lyrics of the National Anthem, which embraces country, nature and its people in a perfect manner. They live it. Enjoy.
I am grateful for the fabulous time spent on the “The Nature Island”.
Fair winds…
Today was my final ride on Dominica. It took me from Portsmouth along the Westcoast to Mero Beach, a place Volker from SY Hexe recommended earlier. Very nice spot and definitely worth a stop at their anchorage next time.
I expected more traffic on this North – South – Highway but numbers remain low even during rush hour. Nice ride, nothing extraordinary but good leg training with all the ups and downs.
Not uncommon that loud music booms in on your ways throughout Dominica. During a pit stop to get some drinking water the music was coming from the opposite bar, still closed but the owner was busy cleaning and music seems to help. Also hens and cocks are all over the place.
Fair winds…