Carriacou, Grenada to Mayreau, Harbour Island, SVG

We have changed countries since our last write.  We enjoyed a relaxing day  on Carriacou; exploring a little of the beach front, swimming in Tyrrel Bay, eating a first class burger at the Slipway Restaurant while visiting Gary and Donna (Cruisers on Page One), Glen and Pam’s cruising friends since 1978.

Meat Market in Tyrrel Bay

Recommended Burger at the Slipway

Gary and Donna - Glen and Pam

Customs & Immigration - It Cost us $80 EC to Leave Grenada

The next morning we checked out of the country at Customs & Immigration, heaved anchor and set out to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.  While the weather winds were not exactly in our favour we rounded the headland to Hillsborough and then crossed the sea to Clifton on Harbour Island, SVG.  While Captain Glen checked us in at Customs & Immigration, we wandered the short streets before settling in for a beer and a little free Internet catch up.

Approaching Clifton, Harbour Island, SVG

Enjoying the Sea and Sun

Searching For Anchorage in Clifton

New Flag to Fly - St. Vincent & The Grenadines

New Beers to Drink

First Mate Pam Finds the Best Place to Drop the Hook

Short Streets to Walk

Main Street, Clifton, Union Island, SVG

Found a Bar On a Reef - Surrounded by Water

Back on board, we made the short run to Saline Bay on Mayreau Island.  Again, the run was a little rough but with the staysail up, the Blue Pearl knifed through the waves and we averaged over 7 overall knots.  We arrived and anchored, with time for a good swim in the Bay before neighbours Gord and Tina from the UK and Germany, joined us for happy hour on the Blue Pearl.  They had sailed up from Uruguay and hoped to get to Martinique before the start of the hurricane season.

Saline Bay - SVG

First Stop - A Dip In The Sea

Up early tomorrow to hike into the nearby town before pulling anchor for places further north.