S/V Vibeke, continue trip report. .

18 -19 May . 2019. Virgin Gorda Sound, to Marina Cay. :

Whew, after the Leverick Bay, BBQ, band, and dancing, party down late night, a new sunshine filled morning greeted us. Our Leverck Bay slip neighbors Jim and Tammy, were also leaving and they were
headed to Anegada, This year, we decided to pass on Anegada, post Irma, since the depth soundings at Aneagada were reported at 5 to 8 feet. Back in May, Pre Irma, we spend a couple of wonderful days
on Anegada, but our depth sounder was reading ZERO....we draw 6.5 feet with our monohull. My decision not to take the chance of running aground . Risk vs Reward.

We decided on Marina Cay and Monkey Point, that were long time favorites. I have heard that post Irma that Marina Cay is not the same, however we will do our best to enjoy what it is like now. We will approach it like
a new never been to island. It would be a whole new experience in our minds. .

Easy sailing today, jib only, down hill slide, and our course will take us just a bit south of George Dog, and direct to Marina Cay. We could use a peaceful easy sailing day , and evening .

Motoring slowly into Marina Cay, some of the moorings seemed un-maintained but solid for holding. Actually, we found that the Marina Cay moorings on the South West end of the mooring field seemed to be
in better condition. The reef protected us from the swells , easy night on the ball.


After arrival, we dinked ashore, and found the docks and fuel dock in very good condition and walked over to the new restaurant and bar. Yep, they are covered by a very solid tent type of roof, but the ambiance has some of the
old flavor of the destroyed restaurant. Very pleasant, open air, and a kick back peaceful with a super view of the Neighboring islands. Before snugging up to the bar, we walked up the hill to check out the old Hill Top, Happy
Hour bar. It is not in operation, Some of the rental cottages were totally destroyed. But, they have a new temporary Pussers Co. Clothing Store up on the hill.

How to handle things being different from pre Irma. We try to keep life positive as possible. We chose to enjoy the good feeling environment of the new beach bar and restaurant, and the small pussers
store up on he hill. Actually it was pretty easy to put the destroyed and hurricane beaten scene out of our minds. Erica only took photos of the new Marina Cay, which we felt very comfortable with.

We parked ourselves up at the bar, and said hello to the fellow sitting next next to us. It was Trevor, who doubles as dock master and chef on different days. Trevor was a great and interesting person primed with
positive friendliness and an easy open and fun attitude. We probably spent a couple of hours talking story with him. Very pleasant afternoon.

Later, back on board Vibeke, Erica and I totally relaxed. No night time party for us after the Wily T, and Leverick Bay Marina party. For some reason our frisky energy meter had dropped a bit.
A good dose of the mellows was OK.

In keeping our relaxed mode, later we dinked ashore and enjoyed a comfortable and peaceful sunset dinner at the restaurant. Very good.

Another positive about Marina Cay. You can pick up a mooring, and dink ashore for other island fun. They have a constant scheduled small ferry that runs all day and into the evening,
between Trellis, Marina Cay, and Scrub Island Resort. It is FREE ! Boat crews and passengers can visit those other ports that are within about five minutes of each other . How easy is that !

Also, we like to base out of Marina Cay, and motor over to Monkey Point, Guana Cay, for some excellent snorkeling. About 30 minutes for our monohull. Two ways we mix and match

Monkey point snorkeling...

1. Temporarily drop of the Marina Cay Mooring, zip over to Monkey point, snorkel , have breakfast, and return to Marina Cay for the day and night

2. Drop off at Marina Cay, motor thru the Camanoe Passage to Monkey Point. pick up a N.P mooring, snorkel and then continue on to Jost or Cane Garden Bay.

We just do what ever fells good. We have two weeks of sailing, so no big rush. .

Good stuff....Have fun.

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