Sailing is work. Not.

Since Bob of JimBob can't image entertaining friends in de islands without taking them out to sea, we hired a boat! And what better boat than the fifty footer owned by our two new friends, Captain Greg and Captain Barbara.

Two captains? How can you sail a yacht with two captains? Well these two manage very well, thank you. Here they are, and their yacht too.

JimBob and the Rogers arrived at the Caneel Bay Resort dock at about 9AM. Yikes, that's early down here! Anyway, Greg and Barbara greeted us and escorted us aboard. It was an absolutely gorgeous day in the VI. But then, what day isn't? Sorry.
 
Off we go to windward towards Jost Van Dyke and the BVI. (That's British Virgin Islands for the land lubber) Captain Barbara was at the helm while Captain Greg trimmed the sails. JimBob and the Rogers did nothing. For all you boat owners: imaging just sitting back and letting someone else do all the pulling. Fantastic! There were rumors that whales were about, but on this day we didn't see any. Maybe another day.

Just as Bob was getting really relaxed, Barbara asked if he would take the wheel. Are you kidding? Bob was at the wheel in an instant. What a helm, light yet responsive. That old 37 footer at home is looking pretty small. Bob, get over it! Our hosts were nice enough to take us up 'The Narrows' so that we could sail in front of the new lot where the house will be built. What a treat.


Next we picked up a mooring at Leinster Bay and went for a bit of snorkeling. This was Joanne's first experience. She loved it. Lot's of cool fish and coral to see. Dave said he saw a barracuda. Good thing he wasn't wearing any 'bling'.


Finally it was time for lunch replete with rum punches all around. Jim. Not. The sail back to Caneel was all downwind and smooth.

We passed by Soper's Hole for you BVI lovers. We were back at the dock by 3PM and headed home for a quick shower. The day ended at our favorite watering hole, Zozo's bar. Located right off the waterfront, it is one of the best places for a magical sunset view towards St. Thomas and a good drink. The sun set into the water. Ahhhhh.