Winter? What Winter?

SHIP'S LOG:

The wind is coming over the Starboard side just aft of the beam. It is a comfortable 12 knots and warm. I've got all sails up and ABISHAG is doing a nice 7 knots. If the wind moves just a little farther aft, I will set the Cruising Spinnaker and really haul the mail.

The water is that lovely Caribbean turquoise and clear as glass. Looking down through the shadow of the main sail on the water, you can see straight to the bottom 30 feet below. The rigging is singing a bit and the water is hissing along the lee side of the hull. Little two foot waves process along in the direction of the track and ABISHAG rides up and over them easily, in a gentle "up-hill-slide-down-hill" motion. The sun is hot but the breeze makes just enough of a difference. Should it not, a cold Red Stripe will solve that problem quickly. The Windvane Steering holds the course and allows me to study the upcoming cove in greater detail. The holding looks pretty good - sand and not much coral - and from what I've heard, it is not much visited. It's got good wind protection and great snorkeling, a perfect spot for a stop and to lay up for a day or so . . . . .

Ah the wonders of too much rum!