| With relatively calm seas, sailing first on a broad reach and then on a close-haul, we had a great passage across both channels from St. Lucia south to Bequia in the northern Grenadines, 55 miles away. After a week in Bequia we sailed 25 miles south to the Tobago Cays in the southern Grenadines, stopping overnight in Canouan. Before arriving in the Caribbean, we had always imagined small islands, crystal-clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches, and beautiful sunsets. This Caribbean picture finally became a reality in the Tobago Cays. These five uninhabited islets, now a marine park, were beautiful. Taking advantage of good weather, we timed our visit to the Tobago Cays just perfectly, making our visit most memorable. Surrounded by reefs, the snorkeling was good (although much coral had been damaged by hurricanes), with the highlight being our observation of the Green turtle. Afterwards we enjoyed anchorages in Mayreau and Union Island before heading south to the island nation of Grenada. |
