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Knot Normal - The Adventure

The once in a lifetime adventure of Mary Anne and Barry Keyes on the catamaran Knot Normal, a Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40. The trip starts at La Rochelle France, across the Atlantic to Grenada, and then the Caribbean island chain.

Big day for Becky

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October 11, 2018

Pina Colta heaven

Becky had a big birthday while on the Knot Normal in Antigua. She and Gary also had anniversary.

Gary thinking of his anniversary

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Saba, lovely Saba

October 16, 2018

We arrived at Saba on Sunday 14th. What a wonderful experience! The view of the island from the sea is ruggedly breathtaking. Rising vertically from the ocean to an elevation of 3,084 ft., Saba is raw volcanic rock at its base soaring to lush verdant tropical greenery. The central mountain, Mt Scenery, is perpetualy covered with inspiring cloud formations. We crossed from St Eustatius in 18-24 knots of wind with 5-6 foot following seas. Anchoring overnight in Wells Bay we had strong winds but relatively calm seas overnight with Tropicbirds chattering overhead. Add caption Today we toured Saba with Wayne, a native Sabian of 8 generations. This is a relatively unknown place due to its inaccessibility. It is, hoowever, very special. The main town is The Bottom which should be named Bottoms Up since that is the only way to get there. Dutch owned Saba is orderly, tidy and picturesque. All the buildings are white with red roofs and green trim. The ro...

St. Eustatius (Statia)

October 14, 2018

Another interesting and energetic sail today from St Kitts to St Eustatius (Statia). Culminating in 32 knots of wind this made lowering sail and dropping an anchor an interesting event!! All made more exciting by thunder and lightening. All settled now in Oranjestad after a wonderful dinner of curried Mahi with rice and spinach with occasional lightening and rolls of thunder. David Fynn First time to this little island, which if some one asked me where it was last year I would not have known it existed. It has an oil depot There are at least a dozen tankers at anchor or on the loading pier. Tugs abound in the one port where we are anchored. Lights from the ships and the port plus the hum of generators gives an industrial feel to the island from the vantage point of the port. The industrial nature of the port belies the charming and gracious little town behind the centuries old fort guarding the town in days of old. This tiny island nation...

THE END

October 22, 2018

It is the end of Barry's Big Adventure, at least for now. The boat is in Tortola, BVI and will join the Conch Charter fleet. It is a sad day to leave her behind. I am already looking forward to getting her back and sailing her home to Elizabeth City.