Second time’s the charm
Well, we made it to Calivigny Harbor. Unlike the first time we considered it, the sea conditions outside the channel were about as calm as they get around here, with waves only in the 1-3′ range. Considering how amazingly accurate they have been, we were a little surprised to see that our Garmin charts showed the deep water in the channel to be a bit east of where we think it actually lies. We still saw no less than 10′ at the entrance but after passing through it, with a better sun angle, we could see how there was more water to the west of where we entered. Oh well, nothing is perfect.
The bay is, as we expected, amazingly protected. There are a few boats anchored here already but I suspect they are primarily owned by some of the landowners around here. Like Port Egmont, the neighboring bay to the east, Calivigny Harbor is surrounded by beautiful and expensive houses. You’d think that would make the following incident less likely, but I guess not.
Perhaps an hour or so after we set our anchor, Danny, the owner of a nearby trimaran, rowed over to us to let us know that, while he was ashore having dinner the other evening, someone boarded his boat and stole his iPod and charger. He told us that the device not only contained all of his music but also his photographs of his family. As such, he was obviously none too happy. He suggested that if we plan on going to shore in the evening we should hide our valuables. We are very appreciative that Danny took the time to come and inform us of this incident. Just another example of cruisers looking out for one another.
This type of petty theft is very short sighted and selfish. The people the thieves hurt the most are their friends, neighbors and family members, the ones who own the restaurants and shops near to the area where they commit their crimes. When word spreads of the incident, which it always does, some people will refrain from visiting. It is very bad for tourism!
Are we going to leave this idyllic bay because of this though? Of course not, nor will we suggest that our friends skip this spot either. The anchorage is beautiful and protected and as a bonus, we’re enjoying nice fast free internet. Obviously, just as in many other places, we need to keep our stuff secured. Such is life.
Sitting on our “balcony” for the short motor over to Calivigny from Hog Island.
This bay is another true hurricane hole. It is amazingly protected.
Looks beautiful, and so relaxing! Sad that no place these days is guaranteed safe! You have the right attitude to not let it stop you, cause it could happen anywhere.
Mike…..Off topic, but on my mind……..How do cats swing on anchor versus cats……Have you studied it at all?
Vs. monohulls? Is that your question?
yes…
IMO, cats rigged on a properly set bridle do not sail at anchor all that much, especially when compared to certain monohulls. We frequently spy monos across the anchorage and mistake them for being underway because they are sailing around so much! Cats do swing differently than many monos though, which is worth noting if you plan on anchoring very close to another boat.
Well, just like on land, the thieves go to where the “stuff” is.
Lock your doors. Some times that is enough to send a petty thief off to another target.
Where you guys are in relation to the equator, do the daylight hours change as much as they do up here in the higher lats?
We notice the days getting shorter mostly on hash days (nights). Last year, as the season progressed, they changed the start time of the hashes to 3:30 PM from 4:00 PM to avoid having the slower hashers getting caught out in the dark.
Pretty place. Hope we get a chance to see it.
Mike…
Free Internet…
Free to you, but somebody pays for it in the first place… so that you can take advantage of it.
Not being nasty, but why is there so much “free”unsecured wifi access available in de lions?
Are you picking up public access or private?
Don’t take me wrong. When traveling w my iPad, I too look for “free” wifi. But there is a difference btwn free, open and unsecured isn’t there?
John
I am perfectly aware that someone is paying for the signal. If they didn’t want to share it, they would lock it.