October 2009 eBook all pages (free PDF, 36.6 - Latitude 38
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WORLD OF CHARTERING<br />
we arrived in the evening, again enjoying<br />
the option of many different moorings.<br />
We found our spot, moored up in the<br />
midst of frothy skies and seas and made<br />
plans for a thorough diving investigation<br />
of Horseshoe Reef the following day. Unfortunately,<br />
it blew hard <strong>all</strong> night with<br />
no sign of abating in the morning. So we<br />
retreated, and found wind protection at<br />
Salt Whistle Bay on Mayreau, another<br />
lovely Island and anchorage. That was<br />
it, though, for us and the Cays, as conditions<br />
were about the same three days<br />
later on the northbound leg.<br />
During our exploration of the Grenadines<br />
we had many more adventures,<br />
including an ascent of Gros Piton before<br />
returning our vessel to the charter<br />
base.<br />
Our voyage was topped off by a return<br />
to Jalousie Bay Plantation Hotel to luxuriate<br />
and celebrate our time together, this<br />
time as a mere landlubbers.<br />
Oddly, I was envious of the sailboats<br />
at anchor in Jalousie Bay as I eyed them<br />
from the resort beach. They were probably<br />
just beginning their bareboat voyage<br />
— or perhaps were in the second year of<br />
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Page 144 • <strong>Latitude</strong> <strong>38</strong> • <strong>October</strong>, <strong>2009</strong><br />
"Pirates ye be warned!" For the 'Southern Blue'<br />
crew, it was a thrill to sail in waters where actual<br />
pirates once had roamed.<br />
a circumnavigation. Having just sampled<br />
a bit of short-term cruising myself, that<br />
thought gave me something to dream<br />
about for future adventuring.<br />
— patrick somers<br />
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Ten Things Not to Miss —<br />
From a Kid's Perspective<br />
• Definitely, the snorkeling: it's<br />
amazing<br />
• Jump off the boat doing cool<br />
tricks: good photos<br />
• Collect lots of shells: very pretty<br />
• Pick coconuts. It’s a lot of fun<br />
climbing up the trees: great views<br />
• Try to crack open a coconut by<br />
yourself: bragging rights<br />
• Buy Caribbean clothes: cool<br />
duds<br />
• Play charades every night:<br />
you'll go to bed with happy, fun<br />
thoughts<br />
• Learn how to 'drive' the dinghy: a<br />
whole lot of fun<br />
• Skinny dip at night: great fun<br />
• Don’t fight with siblings because<br />
you will be embarrassed later and<br />
also get into a bad mood: always<br />
be happy in the Caribbean<br />
• One for good luck: Have a flabbergasting<br />
adventure!<br />
— natalie somers
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