SY Hexe did fly over to our next anchorage, we dawdled a bit and followed a sometime later. Therefore we got the luxury of a welcome photo session upon our arrival. All copyrights to Volker. Thank you, nice photos.
Fair winds…
It was time to move on, although I could have stayed another couple of weeks. Together with SY Hexe we shifted a bit north…not too far yet.
Fair winds…
Despite the fact that Anse d’Arlet is a very small village, we joined the carnival parade today afternoon. It was a pleasure. The first cart presented the carnival queen and the second and last one stirred up the scene through a huge ghetto blaster with a DJ followed by the dancing crowd. After two hours the party was over and tranquillity returned back into the streets.
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It was just after nine o’clock when I grabbed a chair in Coco Turquoise Beach Bar & Restaurant. Time for a second coffee after I finished my grocery shopping and short walk through Anse d’Arlet downtown.
Due to a snorkelling attraktion just off the beach it becomes very busy during the day. Many people are equipped with mask & fins to explore the underwater world. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed, the beach is clean and quite. On top you can enjoy food and drinks just a palm width away. I give another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Once back on the boat it was time for brunch as Susan had a short break from work. Fresh baguette with homemade cream cheese.
The days could go on like this…
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It is simply impressive and breath taking to witness the largest five-masted fully rigged tall ship in the world passing by your own stern while at anchorage under the settling sun.
SY Royal Clipper moving South along Martinique‘s shoreline on a cruise in the Caribbean.
Go for it, make your booking to catch a bit of tradition in our modern world.
Fair winds…
It was one of the many evenings we spent together with Cornelia and Volker, either on SY Hexe or on our boat.
Driven by a sms message Volker received just in time, we explored “Appel à Tous”, a new start-up company committing to deliver groceries to your boat at anchor. Obviously some personal and close friendships back in Europe involved. We were in the mood to place a small pilot order via the App, paid in advance and hoping it will be delivered as promised by this young and dynamic, visionary company.
Antonia and Mike, representing “Appel à Tous” on Martinique, were very much on time with the delivery only 24 hours after order placement, as committed and agreed. With a highly motivated and very pleasant approach our fridges got replenished. Well done! Thank you.
Some more brainstorming and feedback was provided over dinner and drinks. We wish the company and its team all the best on the way to turn the business plan into reality. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ five stars for the service provided.
Fair winds…
The mooring set-up in this bay is a bit weird. There are areas nominated, which are not all clear and some of them not suitable for yachties to anchor.
Yesterday afternoon, one of the areas got cleared by the officials and half a dozen of boats had to move out. We were lucky and could stay in our place. Based upon the underwater mooring block next to our anchor I concluded for myself, what is allowed and which area shall be kept free from anchoring yachts. The discussion around “makes sense or not” can become an endless argument. Clear on the set-up is, that nothing is clear and specific websites do not bring more clarity either.
Keeping mooring buoys under water like the one next to our anchor is a no brainer and more than questionable practice.
Next time we come here, we will dive for the mooring buoys to be sure we are within the correct space.
Fair winds…
