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…Island Bus Tour…

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On January 28, 2023

In Grenada

We took a bus tour today to Hillsborough, the capital (!) of Carriacou. While getting there, we toured the island a bit as not only the bus schedule but also the route is quite flexible, depending on actual needs. The price is fixed though.

The village with approximately one thousand inhabitants is the largest town on the island. Strolling the streets with its local shops and absorbing some more Caribbean culture brought us finally back to our favourite beach bar in Tyrrel Bay playing pleasant reggae music all day.

The Caribbean pace is even slower during the weekends!

Fair winds…

…the dream continuous…

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On January 27, 2023

In Grenada

We more and more enjoy our days here in Tyrrel Bay on Carriacou/Grenada. The best part is, that Susan is here while managing her part time job fabulously.

While there is a lot of history and heritage in the Caribbean, we also come across the modern aspects of the world. In terms of sailing this means for example that we have seen SY Maserati Multi 70 in Port Louis, the winning boat 2023 of the RORY in its class. It is a race from Arrecife/Lanzarote to Port Louis/Grenada and they performed the distance in another record of 5 days, 5 hours,….simply amazing.

The last two days, SY Pen Duick VI was our neighbour here at anchor. Marie Tabarly continuous the heritage from her father, Eric Tabarly. She will join the Ocean Race in September 2023 – 50 years after her father sailed the maiden Withbread Round the World Race with the same boat!

SY Sea Cloud anchored next to us for an overnight stay. She is an impressive windjammer build in Kiel back in 1931 with an interesting history.

The true fairy tales go on and on and on…I love it.

Fair winds… 

⚓️…Grenada – Grenadines…⚓️

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On January 24, 2023

In Grenada

After an exciting day of sailing,  we have dropped the anchor a bit later than planned just one hour before sunset. The anchorage is peaceful but busy. We are both tired and will have an early night. Fair winds…

The Navily App showing our anchor position. Very useful tool and part of passage planning.

…byebye St. George’s…

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On January 24, 2023

In Grenada

We have left Port Louis Marina just before 9am. Wind was forecasted 15kn, gusting 23kn, from NE quadrant, typical trade wind conditions. Waves around 2m with 8s period. Overall, nothing you would put on the wish-list for heading north but not a surprise at all. We are in the trade wind belt.

After some rain showers in the early morning hours and a lost credit card shortly after that…the sun came out and made the rest of the day very bright!

Fair winds…

…pool days…

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On January 23, 2023

In Grenada

Our days in Porto Louis, one of the three Camper & Nicholsons Marinas worldwide, are coming to an end. It was not only the pool but the whole set-up and atmosphere, which made it a perfect place for us to relax.

Saint George’s itself, the capital of Grenada, is nice but not overwhelming.

Tomorrow we will head out for some anchorage further north of Grenada.

Fair winds…

SY Norfolk Star, 121ft Perini Navi, 60k€ per week

👍…back online…😅

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On January 23, 2023

In Grenada, Technical

Glad our issue got resolved through live chat with great professionalism of IONOS Support Team.

🚴‍♂️…into Grenada’s heart…🚴‍♂️

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On January 20, 2023

In B(H)iking, Grenada

Today’s ride was a challenge and probably the hardest one I have done in the 50-60km range. It started off as ususal at the break of the day with a straight climb to get out of town. My legs were not strong and my mind was struggling. Close to turning around and going back, I pushed not only myself hard but also the bike as some of the ascents showed 22% and walking the bike was required. No way I cycle that. Filling in Coke helped a bit but I kept struggling on the uphills.

However, finally I got to the centre of the island seeing some great nature before getting my bike bottle filled with fresh Coconut alongside the road in Gouyave downtown, a very interesting spot.

The ride along the coastline was less impressive but still nice and less mountainous and I was happy to arrive back at the boat after almost 4.5h in the saddle.

Fair winds…

🚴‍♂️…Westerhall & Fish…🚴‍♂️

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On January 19, 2023

In B(H)iking, Grenada

Despite some rain in the very early morning hours my mind was programmed for another bike ride accepting wet roads and potentially additional  showers on the way. It is warm rain anyway and showers hardly take longer than ten to fifteen minutes besides being very local. Playing likelihoods!

I enjoyed the ride ending with a downhill back into Saint George’s town center and popping by its fish market, which did not impress me at all.

Will need to get the bike cleaned & greased before hitting the road again.

Fair winds…

Morning 🚴‍♂️ – Test Ride Grenada

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On January 18, 2023

In B(H)iking, Grenada

My first bike ride on Grenada took me to the southern lighthouse of the island located at Prickly Bay, which is a popular anchorage as well.

With highest care and respect on the conditions to be expected, I left at the time of sunrise, 6:30am. It is also the time where roads start to get alive and first traffic kicks in. Apart from the speedy mini-busses, people are getting on the road to reach work or get to school. General noise levels increase accompanied by horns being blown often and regularly to claim right of way. Left side driving/riding had to be refreshed mentally, which happens quickly.

I decided for a short ride to start with and test the scene. Once you accept the conditions and play with it, the fun part starts. Having been in the saddle in more chaotic conditions (e.g. Manila) biking Grenada will continue.

Fair winds…

Grand Anse Beach

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On January 17, 2023

In Grenada

We took bus line #1 to get to one of the best beaches on Grenada just 4km from the marina. The bus system seems to be a very efficient and effective system, where you hardly wait longer than 5 minutes to get on a ride. They are clean and tariffs are rather low.

The busses not only stop at dedicated locations but also collect you along the road not to lose any potential business.

Although the beach presents itself with white sands and clean blue water, we got a bit irritated by the fact that apart from first class resorts there are also backstage areas, which need further development or at least some clean up.

We decided to take our splash in the marina’s own swimming pool after returning back in an overcrowded bus ride with the conductor sitting on my lap.

Fair winds…

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