Got an early start out this morning! We asked the boys where they wanted to spend their last full day and without a doubt they said the Baths on Virgin Gorda. This is also one of mom's favorite places We dingyed to Devil's Cove before it got too busy... It was great we were the only people on the beach and did the hike all the way to the Cave with very few others.... after a stop at Poor Man's Bar for sodas we hicked back.. and snorkeled and swam at Devil's Cove.
We stayed until it got a little crowded and went back to the boat for lunch. After Lunch we deciede to go to Salt Island which is where they used to mine salt for the British Navy. The island has several deserted buildings and a large salt lake. We got some great shells and sea glass.. this was the best shell hunting beach so far... it looks like someone is fixing teh place up with shaded picnic tables and a dock. When we could swim no more we headed back to Cooper Island where the boys did more snorkelling and still managed to see fish they had not seen all week... including some spanish makrel!!!!
Hungy and clean we went to Cooper Island Beach Club for a yummy dinner and to watch game 6 of the Mavericks! The boys played darts and William made a bulls eye! At 1/2 time we went back to the boat for glow stick fish watching but apparently all the fish were watching the Mav's beat on Miami! So we were able to listen to the game on wifi... it was a weak signal and kept cuttting out but the Mav's won!
Right now we are looking up at a near full moon and the lights of Tortola.... it is 11:30 and we are alll going to bed...
We are a family from Dallas, Texas about to embark on an adventure bareboat sailing trip in the British Virgin Islands. WOOO HOOO
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Captain's Log Day 6
We left the "Bite" on Norman Island and headed to the Indians for a morning of snorkeling. The Indians are a rock and coral formation that sticks straight out of the water and goes straight down and is surrounded by a reef. After an "interesting" mooring ball incident... we set out from the boat in the dingy
We saw more cool fish and coral.. it is amazing how many colors you can see... we took tons of underwater video and will post it soon...
Seas were choppy so we bailed on going to the wreck of the Rhone and went to Peter Island
and anchored at Dead Mans Cove There is a very exclusive hotel there but they do let you go to the beach on the other side... When we were here years ago there was a beach a short hike that had pink sand... it was sad to see it is no longer pink and the sea grass was heavy.. but we found some awesome shells and sea glass
After a short swim and snorkeling with the sting ray we headed to our overnight spot on Cooper Island in Mecheneel Bay. There is a new small eco resort there and it was so nice we will come back tomorrow night!
I am having issues with loading pictures due to a weak wifi but will try later....
We saw more cool fish and coral.. it is amazing how many colors you can see... we took tons of underwater video and will post it soon...
Seas were choppy so we bailed on going to the wreck of the Rhone and went to Peter Island
and anchored at Dead Mans Cove There is a very exclusive hotel there but they do let you go to the beach on the other side... When we were here years ago there was a beach a short hike that had pink sand... it was sad to see it is no longer pink and the sea grass was heavy.. but we found some awesome shells and sea glass
After a short swim and snorkeling with the sting ray we headed to our overnight spot on Cooper Island in Mecheneel Bay. There is a new small eco resort there and it was so nice we will come back tomorrow night!
I am having issues with loading pictures due to a weak wifi but will try later....
Friday, June 10, 2011
Captains log day 5 (with weak wifi)
Way to go Mavericks! After a nigh of cheering on the Mav's we got a late start and after a quick fuel and water stop at Sopers Hole (dad is so Impressed that he didn't crash the boat I to the fueling dock) we went straight to Norman Island. After a qick run to willy thortons ( a salvaged schooner that is used now as a bar and restaurant) nobody took the dare to jump naked off the top deck for a free drink actually Connor thought about it but mom wouldn't let him get a Red Stripe and he decided it wasn't worth a Coke. William caught his first glimps of barraccudas! And now we are looking for Pumas
After lunch we headed to Treasure Point to snorkel the caves legend to be he
To pirate treasure. This is the island said to be the basis of the novel Treasure Island we saw fish of all colors, coral and swam into cool caves. Tired bit not out we took the dingy to Pirates Bite beach for land time!
Now we are chilling on the fore deck enjoying the night
Things we have learned ao far
Jellyfish suck and barracudas are not that scary
Just because you can fit into a bikini doesn't mean you should ( see note about speedos)
Mom cannot enter or exit a dingy with any dignity.
After lunch we headed to Treasure Point to snorkel the caves legend to be he
To pirate treasure. This is the island said to be the basis of the novel Treasure Island we saw fish of all colors, coral and swam into cool caves. Tired bit not out we took the dingy to Pirates Bite beach for land time!
Now we are chilling on the fore deck enjoying the night
Things we have learned ao far
Jellyfish suck and barracudas are not that scary
Just because you can fit into a bikini doesn't mean you should ( see note about speedos)
Mom cannot enter or exit a dingy with any dignity.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Day 4 in Paradise (without wifi)
Sorry guys no pics or video again today but we will make up for it later
As leaving Little Harbor this morning we had turtles leading the way. After a short trip to white bay we anchored within a short swim to the prettiest beach. While snorkeling the boys saw more flounder, fish and crabs. William towed us along from the kayak Whig he has become the master of
We enjoyed the beach and sunshine and ended up having lunch at the Soggy Dollar Bar which is famous for it's conch fritters and painkillers yum on both ... While both boys liked the conch fritters neither liked the painkillers. William wowed the crowd with his skill at tree ring.
Connor and mom found a local man on the beach cutting fresh coconut so you could put a staw in and drink the milk. Mom liked this more than
Connor!
The boys swam somemmore while mom perfected her imitation of a moorig ball:)
When the party boats showed up he headed to Great Harbor to explore and Connor had his first virgin piña coloda and William learned to
Mastered the dingy. Tonight we are going to Foxy's to try to watch some of the mavericks beatific on Miami:)
As leaving Little Harbor this morning we had turtles leading the way. After a short trip to white bay we anchored within a short swim to the prettiest beach. While snorkeling the boys saw more flounder, fish and crabs. William towed us along from the kayak Whig he has become the master of
We enjoyed the beach and sunshine and ended up having lunch at the Soggy Dollar Bar which is famous for it's conch fritters and painkillers yum on both ... While both boys liked the conch fritters neither liked the painkillers. William wowed the crowd with his skill at tree ring.
Connor and mom found a local man on the beach cutting fresh coconut so you could put a staw in and drink the milk. Mom liked this more than
Connor!
The boys swam somemmore while mom perfected her imitation of a moorig ball:)
When the party boats showed up he headed to Great Harbor to explore and Connor had his first virgin piña coloda and William learned to
Mastered the dingy. Tonight we are going to Foxy's to try to watch some of the mavericks beatific on Miami:)
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
No wifi today
So posting from my phone. Go figure we are at Little Har or on Jost Van Dyke and dang it if I am getting two bars of service.
So a quick post ... After this mornings cooling rain and some pancakes we headed to a small reef island for some snorkeling got some great video of cool fish. Note speedos do NOT look good on everyone.... A lesson no boy is too young to learn.
After that a quick run to little harbor where we are staying tonight after some snorkeling and jumping off the side of the boat (and Connors trip on the sling of death (wait for the video) we ate dinner of ribs and lobster at Abe's steve and I ate here on out two previous trips and it was way yummy
After dinner we went to sidneys peace and love and hung a tshirt we all signed ! Then back to the boat to watch the stars
Another good day
So a quick post ... After this mornings cooling rain and some pancakes we headed to a small reef island for some snorkeling got some great video of cool fish. Note speedos do NOT look good on everyone.... A lesson no boy is too young to learn.
After that a quick run to little harbor where we are staying tonight after some snorkeling and jumping off the side of the boat (and Connors trip on the sling of death (wait for the video) we ate dinner of ribs and lobster at Abe's steve and I ate here on out two previous trips and it was way yummy
After dinner we went to sidneys peace and love and hung a tshirt we all signed ! Then back to the boat to watch the stars
Another good day
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
The Boy's Tour of the Boat
Yippee I figured out .(I think) Below is the link for the YouTube video the boys made.. it is classic!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXRNvKXbgnw
Day 2 in Cane Garden Bay
We hiked the small trail and it was time to head back to the boat! The wind was fast and we sailed thru some light showers to Cane Garden Bay back on Tortola. Once there we took advantage of a mooring ball and went ashore. This is where the Callwood Family Distillery has been distilling sugar cane rum for more than 200 years! We first visited Callwood 17 years ago and we are glad to report nothing has changed! It is an easy walk and on the way back we stopped at a new attraction. A glass blowing studio that is making things from recycled bottles from the bars! We watched him make a new glass fish and bought a pendant and some sea glass.
We also made a new friend....
OK so keep your jokes to yourself... but yes the kids made friends with Boshi who followed them around the better part of the day and hung out on the beach with us. When the boys went swimming he just hung out on the beach.
It didn't take long for everyone to get hungry so back to the boat for some dinner! Wanting some ice cream the boys talked dad into letting them kayak (or should I say letting Connor Kayak) back to the beach and meet them with the dingy. The plan was for Connor to paddle to shore and William to paddle back but somehow William ended up with Dad and Connor towing him back. Overall i was another great successful day ! We have tons of video and we are trying to figure out how to post..
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