2013-02-28

Another typical St. Martin day for me – going shopping for little (but expensive) bits and things for the boat. I did get some staple supplies at the Cost-U-Less on the Dutch side (water & beer & nuts), but the groceries are going to be purchased tomorrow morning before I return the rental car and return to 100% boat life again. The Heineken Regatta began today, with one of the big contested races that which had Island Waterworld competing against Budget Marine. They are both racing a Melges raceboat and it is a matter of prestige who might win. At Budge Marine I was told their boat would probably do better in stronger winds, but the Island Waterworld boat is lighter and would have an advantage if the winds settle, which my WindGuru forecast had predicted. I’ll find out tonight at the Port-de-Plaisance party.