Barbados Sailing

“Whooo, I'm going to Barbados,

Whooo, back to the palm trees,

Whooo, I'm going to see my boyfriend,

Whooo, in the sunny Caribbean sea,”

I can’t get this song out of my head as I write this blog entry…. And that Caribbean sun didn’t disappoint today.

Straight off one ship and straight onto another much smaller vessel.  Calabaza Sailing Cruises was the company we used. As soon as we disembarked a driver was there to pick us up and whisk us around to where the Catamaran was berthed.

  

All the other passengers were already on board and they were just waiting for us to arrive. 

It was  5pm somewhere in the world, so we didn't feel guilty as we sipped our delicious rum punch's. 

 There was no shortage of drinks and our very attentive hosts always ensured that we never went thirsty, hmm and they weren't bad to look at either 😊

We positioned ourselves at the best spot to sit on our cat, which is on the front net….  

Sun beaming, wind in your hair, glass in your hand, life doesn't much better than this.

Our first stop was a spot known for where the odd turtle could be found and sure enough as we snorkelled around we found them... or they found us.  Enticed by the food our host waved about.  At times it felt like you could just reach out and touch them.

Next stop was just off a beach where two shipwrecks lay on the ocean floor.  Deep down, but not too deep, so they are clearly visible as we snorkelled.  Pretty fish, a little coral and these funny black things swimming with oxygen tanks on their backs is what we saw. 

It was a pretty tough swim back to the Calabaza as most of it was against the current.  Luckily they supplied fins at this spot.  Needed another drink after that swim.

The sails were unfurled and we spent the next hour or so moving under the power of the wind.  We hugged the coast admiring houses and condominiums that we could never afford. 

Stopping in a small bay we had a wonderful lunch of delicious salads, meats and of course the bottomless glasses of Rum punch.

After deciding that we would not go in the water again, Sharon and I succumbed to the calls of the sparkling blue water and we jumped in for one last swim.   Finally the bell for all on board echoed and reluctantly we swam back to the cat and once again under sail we made our way back home.

It really was a wonderful day, our best so far.  Calabaza did a wonderful job in looking after us and I would highly recommend them, thankyou Marie for finding them.  https://www.sailcalabaza.com/

Not two days after this excursion we had an email with recipes of the food and drink that was on offer and also a link to the great pictures that they took. 

Great Day! Thankyou