Entry Date: 11.05.2024, at 11:00:00 hrs (local)
Barbados - BVI
St. Martin
| PRID: | 13009 |
|---|---|
| LegID: | 356 |
| LegNo: | 101 |
| Latitude: | N018°04.39' |
| Longitude: | W063°05.38' |
| Day#: | 1522 |
| Log (Leg): | 432 nm |
| Log (Total): | 81204 nm |
Every day we explore a bit of the island on foot. Today we enjoy the view over the Eastern side of the island from Fort Louis. Down there is the break water of the marina Fort St. Louis, but SuAn is further on the right side of the picture together with more than 100 yachts in the bay. The Eastern part of St. Martin is less populated with green mountains up to 411 m altitude.
St. Martin is a paradise for cruisers. Besides the clear water around the island with a couple of big bays to anchor, there is the huge lagoon in the West, bordered by the French and Dutch part of the island. It is like a natural port, but can only be accessed by yachts, when one of the two bridges opens.
The marine business is a big part of St. Martins economy. Ten marinas provide docking for yachts and five major yacht suppliers are well stocked with spare parts. Lots of specialists are located around the lagoon. But from July till November hurricanes can hit the island. From Mike we know, that during the last 30 years there have been 9 hurricanes hitting St. Martin. Those major storms have left their marks: ruined houses, missing roofs, damaged marina docks and wracks on water and on land look really sad, some are beyond repair. We do not want to be here if a hurricane strikes.
Lots of cozy restaurants, shops, boutiques and supermarkets are selling good French products, like cheese, french bread and wine and much more, what we have been longing for.
