@shanejamison6792 it was such a special island! Very different from everywhere else we have been so far they set the bar very high. And happy New Year to you ⚓️
Bequia looks like a beautiful island. I suppose that was hurricane Beryl that you had to flee from...? Good to know that it didn't hit Bequia very hard. I hope you are both all well again.
Hurricane Beryl indeed! Then it's just a few more episodes before we suddenly catch up a bit closer to real time somewhat, which will be nice. Bequia saw considerably less damage than the islands south of it. It's done well to recover as well, which is nice to see. We are doing okay mostly... don't want to give away too many spoilers 😄 But we are enjoying a few weeks of rest and recovery having pushed ourselves a little too hard, we have realised. We want to feel ready for what should be an incredible 2025! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and enjoy the New Year ✨️
I spent a few days there back in 2013/4 and should have said somethings before you left but Christmas got in the way, I feel guilty. The museum which Tim's (local taxi driver) brother who made models of yachts etc and photos of him presenting our Queen with a model of Royal Yacht Britannia etc. Tim took me around the entire Island in his taxi and stopped off at the turtle centre, the old sugar cane plantation etc however I met up with a lot of kids on the beach sailing the Iron Duke a 140 year old Whaler with sails, next day they said come out with them and they gave me the helm straight away when we left the beech (they trusted me?), well the helm tiller was a piece of bamboo; so was the boom. We sailed around the bay for about three hours with me giving piratical lessons, there were the crew of 6, two trapezing, one on each jib sheet and one on the main plus one bailing out continually! When we got back to the beach I was greeted by Alex who looked after the young kids and he owned the only sail loft on the island. He invited me and my sailing friend Robin (who owned yacht Sophie Ems at the time) that evening to his loft and when we arrived they were eating Macie do's (god I said not here!) but they had been delivered via the ferry from St Vincent. Next day we left to travel south towards Union Island and eventually to Grenada (Prickly bay), but the kids had be given a J24 to work on and that was there task under Alex's supervision. Good times and looks like us at the time 'hurricane due' which thankfully missed Grenada. Later that year I flew back from the UK to catch up with Robin as he had bought a 43' blue water boat in Trinidad very cheap! which I spent 3 months there rebuilding the entire boat from full paint job to wiring and engine rebuild. The worst think happen was when I landed in Grenada he had contracted Daguie fever ie flu which can kill you, transmitted by mosses. So, I sailed his yacht from Prickly bay to Chaguarmus as the doctor said he will get worst before getting better! Prior to all this; my first trip to the Caribbean to competed in the int 505 world championships in Barbados, So, I feel I know what life you are having and you've brought back memories especially in St Lucia which I spent two months rebuild his yacht before we set of Island hopping like yourselves (don't forget the Petons, beer that is. love to you both and look up Tiger in Union Island he's a great guy for towing us off a reef in the herbier and our return visit when we drifted out to sea when the anchor didn't hold at 3am.
@michaelgreenland4682 ah its okay, we aren't super close to real-time at the moment with the videos, although catching up! It sounds like you had a fantastic time there. It is such a special island with the kindest of people. We were sad to have to leave (tomorrows episode covers that chaos 😄). Mayone one day we will get back there. Dengue is nasty, isn't it. We are always careful but do feel our days are likely numbered before the wrong mosquito bites us and we have to suffer through it 😄 We have done well so far! Lots of strong repellent and sensible clothing at key hours. Hope you had a wonderful New Year. Fair winds to you!
You guys are so much fun!!! Absolutely love your vids!!!!!!
So down to earth and real, thanks for sharing!!!! You guys rock!!!
🏄♀️🎣🤿🧜🏻♀️⛵️
So awesome how everyone helps out!!! What nice locals!!!!
That’s really awesome that the locals are so friendly and helpful 👍🏻
@shanejamison6792 it was such a special island! Very different from everywhere else we have been so far they set the bar very high.
And happy New Year to you ⚓️
Just like diving in Paignton 👌
@@davepalmer40 you'd have loved it!
Happy new 🎉😊❤
@dond4458 happy New Year to you too!
Again funny and inspiring vid from you guys
@@Seacracker1 thank you! Bequia treated us very kindly.
Get walking our English Rose😂
@@BonnieVolkle it was too darn hot, I wilted 😄
Bequia looks like a beautiful island. I suppose that was hurricane Beryl that you had to flee from...? Good to know that it didn't hit Bequia very hard. I hope you are both all well again.
Hurricane Beryl indeed! Then it's just a few more episodes before we suddenly catch up a bit closer to real time somewhat, which will be nice.
Bequia saw considerably less damage than the islands south of it. It's done well to recover as well, which is nice to see.
We are doing okay mostly... don't want to give away too many spoilers 😄 But we are enjoying a few weeks of rest and recovery having pushed ourselves a little too hard, we have realised. We want to feel ready for what should be an incredible 2025!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and enjoy the New Year ✨️
What a wonderful investigation board! It’s so nice to find kind, caring people. I hope ya both are feeling well. Looking forward to more adventures ❤❤
@BonnieVolkle we had a chuckle putting the investigation board together 🔎 Hope you had a lovely New Year!
I spent a few days there back in 2013/4 and should have said somethings before you left but Christmas got in the way, I feel guilty. The museum which Tim's (local taxi driver) brother who made models of yachts etc and photos of him presenting our Queen with a model of Royal Yacht Britannia etc. Tim took me around the entire Island in his taxi and stopped off at the turtle centre, the old sugar cane plantation etc however I met up with a lot of kids on the beach sailing the Iron Duke a 140 year old Whaler with sails, next day they said come out with them and they gave me the helm straight away when we left the beech (they trusted me?), well the helm tiller was a piece of bamboo; so was the boom. We sailed around the bay for about three hours with me giving piratical lessons, there were the crew of 6, two trapezing, one on each jib sheet and one on the main plus one bailing out continually! When we got back to the beach I was greeted by Alex who looked after the young kids and he owned the only sail loft on the island. He invited me and my sailing friend Robin (who owned yacht Sophie Ems at the time) that evening to his loft and when we arrived they were eating Macie do's (god I said not here!) but they had been delivered via the ferry from St Vincent. Next day we left to travel south towards Union Island and eventually to Grenada (Prickly bay), but the kids had be given a J24 to work on and that was there task under Alex's supervision. Good times and looks like us at the time 'hurricane due' which thankfully missed Grenada. Later that year I flew back from the UK to catch up with Robin as he had bought a 43' blue water boat in Trinidad very cheap! which I spent 3 months there rebuilding the entire boat from full paint job to wiring and engine rebuild. The worst think happen was when I landed in Grenada he had contracted Daguie fever ie flu which can kill you, transmitted by mosses. So, I sailed his yacht from Prickly bay to Chaguarmus as the doctor said he will get worst before getting better! Prior to all this; my first trip to the Caribbean to competed in the int 505 world championships in Barbados, So, I feel I know what life you are having and you've brought back memories especially in St Lucia which I spent two months rebuild his yacht before we set of Island hopping like yourselves (don't forget the Petons, beer that is. love to you both and look up Tiger in Union Island he's a great guy for towing us off a reef in the herbier and our return visit when we drifted out to sea when the anchor didn't hold at 3am.
@michaelgreenland4682 ah its okay, we aren't super close to real-time at the moment with the videos, although catching up!
It sounds like you had a fantastic time there. It is such a special island with the kindest of people. We were sad to have to leave (tomorrows episode covers that chaos 😄). Mayone one day we will get back there.
Dengue is nasty, isn't it. We are always careful but do feel our days are likely numbered before the wrong mosquito bites us and we have to suffer through it 😄 We have done well so far! Lots of strong repellent and sensible clothing at key hours.
Hope you had a wonderful New Year. Fair winds to you!