Terre de Haute, les Saints: Mooring Under Sail
Sailing vessel Vagabond is below among the moored boats; I always love to see it from a distance, heart butterflies! WE CAUGHT the MOORING BALL by SAIL!
We’ve been to this island twice this season and the second arrival coming from Guadeloupe in the North, we sailed into the bay after great winds all day and the pleasure of not needed to start the engine outside of leaving the dock. I pride myself on my newly developed skill of mooring ball grabbing. We brought the jib down when we entered the bay, sailing with the main at a delicate creeping speed to the mooring and, in local island parlance, VOILA! A perfect way to end a beautiful sailing day. The obviously skilled captain, @justinvagabond smiled a pleased smile I hadn’t seen before. Always successful in a plethora of mooring ball scenarios, this one made me extra confident in my assisting abilities.
The view from the said mooring ball.
Feels pretty good as your sailing skills unfold in beautiful places. Enjoy life and share the magic.
Oh thank you!😘 Yes, each day and new experience is indescribably fulfilling. This is my first season and BOAT LIFE is the BEST LIFE!
when mooring doesn't work out on the first attempt, it becomes a real hassle to correct... It definitely feels great when everything goes smoothly and exactly as you planned :)
And once again you get to enjoy a stunning scenery and a scene of accomplishment.
Yes! Again, Captain had a face of pleaded accomploshment I hadn’t witnessed before. It was special to be a part of!
Romantic sunset.
I enjoy being in the same location for a few days for the sky watching comparison.
The next night wasn’t bad but wasn’t amazing.🤷🏽♀️😍
sweet