North Sound Marina, the boatyard where we planned to haul out our boat, is located in the northern part of Antigua. So, we spent our last three nights preparing our boat for haul-out in the calm waters at one of our favorite anchorages on Antigua. Great Bird island is known for its many birds as well as good snorkeling. We found a new place to anchor, within dingy distance of Great Bird Island, off of Rabbit Island and facing Lobster Island. We didn’t encounter much swell here and the wind was just enough to keep our boat facing it so that the waves didn’t lap the sides of our hulls. These conditions make it easier to sleep. It was beautiful in this area and the water was very clear. Only a few boats were anchored in the area so it was very peaceful. People kite board in this bay and it is fun to watch them glide across the water.

We are beginning to question the name of “Lobster Island.” Last year both Steve and I searched for lobsters around this island and this year Steve looked again. No lobsters were found. It was a good thing that we had a back-up plan for dinner.