It was a real privilidge to be able to take a trip like this - not quite re-living the days of sail, but at least getting some sort of taste for what it must have been like. Excellent company, food and weather made it an unforgettable experience.
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My first view of the Soren Larsen, stern on to the quay in St Georges, Grenada (funilly enough, right outside 'The Nutmeg', bar and restaurant).
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Tied up to (and somewhat dwarfted by) the Cruise Liner wharf, St Georges. | ![]() |
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Early instructions in loosing the gaskets. |
Kristy and the first sunset of the trip. | ![]() |
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'Braces in hand', ready to trim the square sails. |
Under sail. A short cruise around the southern end of Grenada to get us used to the ship while we waited for the Venezualen visas to come through. | ![]() |
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Troy, Kristy, Judy and Lucy - furling the T'gallant. |
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Furling the outer jib - Chris and Daphne. |
The outer jib furling team (Chris,Daphne and Crispin) out on the bowsprit. | ![]() |
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Sally, Loa, Daphne and Rob shaking out the Coarse. |
Looking back from the bowsprit - under way to Margarita. | ![]() |
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Dinner in the saloon. |
Unidentified marine life off Los Roquas. | ![]() |
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A dolphin escort into Bonaire. |
Brain corals. |
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Elkhorn coral and blackbar soldier fish. |
Jima and Barry finishing furling the Coarse. | ![]() |
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Sunset at Bonaire. |
Force 7 and a 5 metre swell - fantastic sailing between Curacao and Cristobal. | ![]() |
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Putting the cover on the fore staysail. |
Anchored in Cristobal harbour, waiting for passage details for the Panama Canal. | ![]() |
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Under way again - Judy and Sally washing mud off the anchor as it is stowed. This marked the start of the transit of the Panama Canal. |
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Last Updated 20Feb 2001 |
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