Wednesday, November 19, 2008



After having established contact with Bermuda Harbour Radio, we proceeded carefully towards St-Georges harbour. We had successfully managed the big seas behind us gradually sailing from 1000 to 200 to 60 fathoms of water and the channel was the last challenge. With the combination of tiredness, strong winds and an array of sea buoys in our path, it was dompting. We cranked up the engine to 3000rpm in order to avoid shallows and made it safely to the Customs dock. Once on land, oh! joy! our legs were very woobly but we did not suffer "land sickness" ! While waiting to fill out forms etc...we chatted with the Captain of "Eight Bells" who recommended an anchorage with protection from the southwestern winds which were forecasted at 35 knots that night. We were in need of a shower but alas, no luck on Sunday. We decided to go to the anchorage and swimm/wash in salt water before taking a refreshing shower on deck! Wonderful! And then, we had a beer and chips, and rhum...the enjoyment of these little pleasures that we had not had for a week. That night, we slept very well and had no knowledge of 35 knots wind! We were safely anchored! Thanks St-Georges!

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