Back from vacation

We spent a great 10 days in the Virgins with our cruising pals, Dave and Cheryl. We spent most of the time in waters around St John and in Fish Bay, the site of their new home. We managed to get up to North Sound again in Virgin Gorda, staying in Leverick Bay. For the first time in ten years we slipped through the narrow (and shallow) passage between Virgin Gorda and Mosquito island, saving a few miles off the trip. A wonderful time with great friends. We are indeed blessed.

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Cheryl and Julia at Cinnamon Bay on the north side of St. John.

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At Butterfly Beach, Dave and Cheryl’s slice of paradise on Fish bay. We’re standing on a bridge through the mangroves. They expect to be done this summer.

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Dave amid the final bits. Our future room is on the upper left. All very amazing.

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Sonny, waiting for a crew. Julia and I sailed on her last Summer in Maine. She’s moored in Soper’s Hole on Tortola.

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Dave and I driving up to Coral Bay. We spent two days there, going to the St. John Blues Festival last Saturday night. Cool tunes under the stars. And Dancing!

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Classic sunset view at Soper’s Hole. one of our favorite stops. More pics on Flickr.

And more Sjogin news this weekend. One of my readers has expressed an interest in Sjogin plans. I hope to take some measurements this weekend for Mr. Vivier.