Malendure is a good place to replenish groceries. There is a nice and nearby landing dock for dinghies in a small natural harbour and a couple of large supermarkets to chose from. Opening hours are generous, even on weekends.
Basic stock supply is ongoing for our upcoming passage to Azores, hopefully with a stop-over in Bermuda.
We will move further north shortly.
Fair winds…
Sailing mate Rainer (Skipper of SY Geronimo & Mini Cape Horner) and myself decided to rock the ocean together over the next two month or so. I am very happy for him and myself that we get the opportunity to take the lady back to Europe together while earning and sharing some serious ocean crossing lifetime experience. Our common motto is to have fun!
Arriving on the plane at Guadeloupe airport tonight, Rainer moved into his bunk desperate for getting onto the water.
I am grateful not only to Rainer but also to his wife Corinna and look forward for some great quality time together on our adventure.
Welcome on board!
Fair winds…
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…
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