4//22/2007 Marigot to Orient Beach, St. Martin

Mileage:  10.4 miles

Time:  1 hour 51 minutes

Average SOG:  6 mph

 

8:07:13 AM                1.3 mi 0:15:20           5 mph 10° true           N18 04.251 W63 05.587

8:22:33 AM                1.6 mi 0:15:20           6 mph 38° true           N18 05.331 W63 05.395

8:37:53 AM                1.5 mi 0:15:03           6 mph 54° true           N18 06.445 W63 04.489

8:52:56 AM                1.6 mi 0:15:14           6 mph 72° true           N18 07.199 W63 03.415

9:08:10 AM                1.4 mi 0:15:17           5 mph 113° true        N18 07.617 W63 02.070

9:23:27 AM                1.3 mi 0:15:11           5 mph 153° true        N18 07.153 W63 00.897

9:38:38 AM                1.2 mi 0:15:15           5 mph 210° true        N18 06.146 W63 00.355

9:53:53 AM                143 ft  0:04:32           0.4 mph 353° true     N18 05.236 W63 00.913

9:58:25 AM                                                                                        N18 05.259 W63 00.916

 

We moved around to the east side of the island over the weekend to Orient Bay.  Part of the beach is "suit optional".   There were all shapes and sizes of people with differing degrees of body grooming. Dad and Chuck were totally OK with the women…but could not comprehend men would actually wax…particularly those "sensitive" areas.   All I can say is – it was a real revelation.  Must I say – we all went for the fully suited option?  🙂

 

We have spent most of our time on the French side of St. Martin, visiting the Dutch side (Simpson by dinghy and Phillipsburg by bus) only once.  We have absolutely loved St. Martin – the food has been spectacular and the French very friendly and helpful.  We had always intended to spend the winter of ’07 in the USVI and BVI…but we are seriously reconsidering our plans and may winter in and around St. Martin.