We have arrived safely in Marigot - St. Martin [French/Neth. Antilles].

After the first 10 days motoring almost without wind, the next 5 we sailed with 45 knots winds as much as the first 5 days. With 20 foot waves crashing straight ahead. And one huge wave crushed our Main Sail and Cutter Sail. Also one of the rudders got damaged. Inside the cabin we hade some small damage - nothing we can't fix.

Because of the hurricane season, all the spaces on dry shore are taken up by the local yachts, so we probably move on to Curaçao to do our repairs there.

Yesterday we catched a beautifull Bonito, so we now have 5 days fish. And Sidney with sea-legs now has a couple of flying fish on his menu.

We did some great French shopping (bread, etc.) and 15 kg of washing in the washing machine.

L.M.S.