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| Road Bay, Anguilla |
Last Saturday morning Sim and I left the confines of Simpson
Bay lagoon and its snotty waters behind; we said a final goodbye to our friends
the night before at the Yacht Club Happy hour.
For the first time on this boat I took the helm as we motored through
both the bridges – an attempt on my part to be at least the jack if not the master of my own boat. A little nerve wracking in the gusty winds, I
breathed in as we breezed or should it be squeezed through – not such a
daunting task after all. Once out in the
beautiful blue waters we unfurled both the headsails and set a course for our
next destination.
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| Goodbye Simpson Bay lagoon....until the next time |
I love sailing off the wind.
It was comfortable ride the few miles up to Anguilla. Sim was pleased that the prop shaft no longer
leaked – our underwater work a success. We were so unbelievably ready for a few
days rest after the hecticness of St Maarten and its onslaught on our bank
account. Despite the hefty charges
applied to most anchorages in Anguilla, Road Bay is still free. It is surprisingly comfortable considering
its north facing location. The turquoise colours of the sea make its chilly temperature
that you get this time of year appealing.
The long stretch of sandy beach is beckoning to be explored. The friendly staffs at customs and
immigration only reiterate the welcoming sign on the dinghy dock. We walked across the bay, exploring the
wrecks and walked through the one road village, investigating what the local
store had to offer. Not a lot! We walked
around the old salt pond no longer used for mining salt but now a sanctuary for
birds and wildlife.
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| The wreck of MV Mr Ted on the beach in Road Bay |
We like it here.
There is not much to tempt us to spend money on except the odd beer
ashore. The sand is white, the anchorage
is calm, the holding good. The sunsets
are beautiful. And always an added bonus the Wi-Fi signals are unlocked. Happy
Days!
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| Wandering Star at anchor in Road Bay. |
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| The well stocked minimart! |
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| Irie Life shop - makes me think of my friends |
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| The Salt ponds behind the beach. |
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| Alex, Wendy and Shirley at the Yacht Club |
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| The low lands of Anguilla with hilly St Maarten in the background. |
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| Welcome to Anguilla |
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| The stunning beach at Road Bay |
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| The rocky pools at the north end |
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| Its hard not to love a bay like this. |
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