Montserrat

Volcanic ashes

We had some rough sailing from Nevis to Montserrat, where we stayed the night with not much sleep on gusty and rolly anchorage on NW side of the island. We were surprised to see many new buildings, as Montserrat population escaped from the volcanic part of the island and started new life on the North side. Only a year ago the island seemed nearly deserted.

Next morning, sailing from Little Bay to East side of the island to avoid volcanic ashes was just as bumpy as going there. But ones we distanced ourselves from the island, we had a good day of sailing to the next port, Dehais on Guadeloupe. That was the first long stretch without having to tack.