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Finally in Martinique! We needed a full 24 hours for barely 100 miles - tacking against a current of up to 2 knots.

The Rocher du Diamant seen from the St-Anne anchorage. The rock was used by the Brits as a stronghold against the French. Today, it's interesting underwater structure makes it a popular place among scuba divers.

Sundowner Time in St-Anne. Yachties have good reason to be happy: the dry tourists who booked their holiday in the Club Med (the white beach in the background) were sent home because of a strike.

Until the beginning of the 20th century St. Pierre was known as the Paris of the Caribbean. But then, Mount Pélé (in the background) exploded and killed the whole population within minutes. Today, a museum, a few ruins, a dozen wrecks and the black sand on the beach remind the visitor of this eruption.

Wood is beautiful - an requires tender care. During our stay in Marina du Marin, we tackle a few jobs we should have done long ago.

From Martinique to Guadeloupe we chose a course on the windward side of Martinique (the photo shows the semi-island Caravell) and Dominica. This turns out a good choice not only because of the scenery - instead of motoring half the way in the lee of the islands, we sail the night in pleasant conditions.

	Finally in Martinique! We needed a full 24 hours for barely 100 miles - tacking against a current of up to 2 knots.
	The Rocher du Diamant seen from the St-Anne anchorage. The rock was used by the Brits as a stronghold against the French. Today, it's interesting underwater structure makes it a popular place among scuba divers.
	Sundowner Time in St-Anne. Yachties have good reason to be happy: the dry tourists who booked their holiday in the Club Med (the white beach in the background) were sent home because of a strike.
	Until the beginning of the 20th century St. Pierre was known as the Paris of the Caribbean. But then, Mount Pélé (in the background) exploded and killed the whole population within minutes. Today, a museum, a few ruins, a dozen wrecks and the black sand on the beach remind the visitor of this eruption.
	Wood is beautiful - an requires tender care. During our stay in Marina du Marin, we tackle a few jobs we should have done long ago.
	From Martinique to Guadeloupe we chose a course on the windward side of Martinique (the photo shows the semi-island Caravell) and Dominica. This turns out a good choice not only because of the scenery - instead of motoring half the way in the lee of the islands, we sail the night in pleasant conditions.