Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Night sailing

From Antigua to St. Barth

December 8th
We left Antigua in a favorable wind mid morning, thinking that the wind might slow down or change, forcing us to tack to the shores of St. Barth. But South wind was unusually persistent and we flew towards our destination.
After the sundown we were in the safe haven of the night. As the dusk covered the sea, distant islands, during the day only faint shadows, came alive. Tiny lights on them were blinking into the darkness, the only signs of life around us.
Stars appeared, competing in brightness. The moon was small, more for decoration then light.
The wind whispered in our sails as we glided on the water. It was the time to enjoy.

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