Land ahoy!!!
We have arrived. It seems almost unreal, after 14 days and 5hrs, and a total of 2305NM (at least, according to our log), we have docked safely in Port Louis Marina in St. George’s bay, Grenada. And what a welcome! Oliver and Carlota from the Rally committee were there on the dock, as was the Marina manager (pressing rum punches into our eager hands), and so many of our friends from the rally – Frank and Rosie, Pam and Theo, Rob and Satomi, Todd and Catherine, and crew from Apsara and Keep Kool. All were eager to share stories and experiences of the crossing; it felt fantastic.
Our approach was not without some final stress. As we entered the bay the clouds gathered overhead and we were subjected to a huge downpour. Visibility reduced to just a couple of hundred yards through the rain. It did not make for a relaxed arrival! Fortunately, the clouds cleared as we got to the marina, and our eventual arrival in the dock was straightforward (just as well, given the welcoming committee!).
Once settled, and once we finished the rum punch, we have been busy with formalities: checking into the marina, and registering with customs and immigration. We have also given Merryn a thorough clean – much needed after 14 days at sea, and had a bite to eat. We have already been invited to join a small group for dinner at a local sushi restaurant. Our biggest challenge will be to stay awake throughout the meal!
Over the next couple of days we expect the remaining rally sailors to arrive, and will give them a welcome as big as we received. We plan to relax here for at least a week before venturing further into the Caribbean islands. It is also time to have a short break from the daily updates, but keep an eye on our blogs – there will be more…
What a fantastic picture of you both. Congratulations are really in order. You did it! I can’t imagine what you’ve been through, it must have been wonderful to plant your feet on terra firma. Now for a truly deserved rest before the start of your adventures in the Caribbean. Have fun! Love Gary and Kris xx
Really well done Cate and Jono.
What a fantastic and sometimes terrifying looking adventure.
Hope you a fabulous evening and we will raise a glass to you from UK xx
Congratulations to you both. What an amazing achievement for you both.
We have been following your adventures and so pleased you are safely there.
Just finished a week in Tigne and about to pass your chalet!
Have a wonderful Caribbean adventure.
Much love Anna and Alex xxxx
Thank you! You will know the feeling of safe arrival: we have a mixture of elation, relief and exhaustion. Looking forward to meeting up and sharing stories. J&C
Wow, what an amazing achievement. So happy to see you safely arrived across the Atlantic. Journey of a lifetime, well done!!
Congratulations from Amir too xx
What a fantastic achievement. Well done you two. I bet those rum pouches hit the mark!
Have a wonderful time cruising in the Caribbean. Love from the Sinclair’s xx
Well done, Cate and Jonathan. What a great achievement. I hope you’re feeling relaxed and rested now.
Thanks Nick, It certainly makes a change from our usual winter activities. Have a great March trip.