Location: Martin's Bay, Grenada
Ladies and gentlemen, we made it. I know you have probably been salivating to receive another one of these blogs since our expedition started. Three days at sea, unable to stand without two hands on the wall, the floor, or whatever else got in the way when a wave hit. I can speak on behalf of the whole crew to say this may be the craziest, most exciting, engaging challenge any of us have faced. In the dark of night, after seeing some of the brightest and awe-inspiring stars we’ve ever seen, in the flash of an eye, a squall arose. From navigation on the helm, using only the constellations to guide us, to manning our battle stations to ease the sails. Our watches consisted of three hours on and six-hour off increments. Continually, throughout the nights and days, we went on boat checks and stayed on high alert in case of yet another squall. During this time, we could bond with our watch groups as we participated in a truly once-in-a-lifetime endeavor. The contrast between absolute serenity and chaos was just such a blast. I had the privilege and a few other lucky crew to attempt chef duty while on the voyage. One of the more difficult tasks is as food and boiling water fly across the galley. Can’t forget to mention changing our meal plan on the fly (or should I say “on the sail”?). It was such a challenging but rewarding trial and error that left me feeling like I was part of such a fun team. We are now peacefully anchored in Grenada, recovering from the Caribbean crossing I briefly described. We are feeling great and ready to have many new experiences and adventures during our upcoming stay in this beautiful country.
Peace and love to the fam and all the other fans, of course
Today’s Skipper, Griffin W.