03-25-2011: Bye bye BVI

So as we said, Saba Rock is a pretty place. 
Here's the queen - enhancing the view of the mooring field:

And here's a shot of the rock at dusk:

While there, we were entertained by the kite boarders:

These guys make it look easy:

And here's the adjacent Bitter End Yacht Club & Resort:

Good enough, but laundry must be done. 

So off we went to nearby Leverick Bay. 

Alas, the fetch (nautical term - "The distance over which the wind can blow unobstructed by land before reaching the observer") was too great, and the water too rough for comfort. 

So on we marched, to beautiful Marina Cay on the other side of Sir Francis Drake Channel:

Here we re-fueled & wormed our way between mooring balls, for a free anchorage.  Yeah!

Laundry completed, we enjoyed the beach & relaxed.

Here you see Dance Aweigh at anchor (zoom in & look closely):

While at Marina Cay, our old buddy Wister (Remains of the Day) showed up, having dropped his guests off at the nearby Beef Island airport. 

Remains of the Day will be our buddy boat as we tackle the Anegada Passage to Anguilla, & he accompanied us over to Spanish Town to check out of the BVI. 

Here's Dance Aweigh's dinghy as I went in to Customs & Immigration - no dinghy dock here:

From Spanish Town, we staged to Necker Island:

We rather expected a dinner invitation from Richard (Branson) - the current owner. 
Alas, we are leaving tonight & so far neither Richard nor his staff has contacted us. 
Oh well, another time.

Quite the charming place:

And incidentally, if you'd like to spend a few nights & are not on Richard's personal guest list, facilities may be rented - starting at US$371,000 per week.  We have not yet checked, but I assume that you might get some discount for longer rentals.



Well, I spoke with our weather guru, Chris Parker, by SSB radio (07:00 AST on 8137 USB) this morning. 

He assures me that we shall have a fine passage to Anguilla tonight. 

Planning to leave Necker at 17:00 to arrive Road Bay, Anguilla about 09:00 tomorrow.