Guests arrive with the wind

The saying “What a difference a day makes” has really proved itself true lately. I’m sure those of you up north are witnessing the occasional spring-like, sunny day that can change your whole attitude about the grey, cold winter. Last week we experienced about 5 magnificent days of mild winds, blue skies & calm seas. We were fortunate to be anchored in an unpopulated area, with the company of just 2 other boats (our friends). Each day we spent on and in the water, pulling the dinghy behind us on drift dives, swimming around beautiful coral gardens, and gathering pails full of conch. We feasted on our take from the sea every night, & watched the stars in the calm of the night.

The last day of calm weather allowed us to pick up our present guests, Peter & Dorothy, who had flown the red-eye from LA to Miami, arriving in Georgetown by afternoon.

Then the next front arrived, and we have had an average of 25 knot winds (higher gusts) buffeting Independence, causing white caps in the harbor, and resulting in bouncy and wet dinghy rides for even the shortest distance. A day or 2 of this is often tolerated, but this relentless wind is causing even the most hardy sailor to become irritable & hopeful for a break. P & D have been champions. Cheerfully adapting to the forced close-quarter existence on Independence, and taking advantage of the slimmest opportunities to get in the water, they have slept in a bouncy v-berth, woken up to static radio net announcements, and been dragged on to wet dinghy rides across the rough harbor, with never a word of complaint. Thank you guys, and we wish we could have controlled the weather to offer a more balanced experience.

So, from windy Georgetown, we wish you all a very enjoyable and pleasant spring, and remember- What a difference a day makes!

With a smile,
Sue and Paul
Independence