on St Kitts!

hey all, arrived in St Kitts around 5 am after setting sail from Marigot last night around 7. Jib and main most of the way, and made decent time at around 10 kts. Felt worlds faster than the Anegada passage to St Martin, as we motored the whole way and only averaged around 3 kts. Port engine still overheating, and we need to replace a batten on the main, anndd the autopilot is out so Robin and I took turns manning the helm bleary-eyed all last night. At least our watches were shorter this time, and the captain's wife even
did one! Fell asleep on the stern as soon as we lowered the anchor, and slept most of the morning - woke up to strange voices and met (well there were 4 but due to our sleep deprivation only remember two names) Sam and Chris - two Kittitian transplants working as
commercial divers and looking to charter Catbird this winter. Nice guys; they're throwing us a bbq tonight at their house, and giving us an island tour tomorrow! hangin at Caribe cafe right now, people-watching and lovin the view
of Nevis - gorgeous landscapes with big tall green
volcanic mountains (and word on the street, monkeys!)
- hope to explore tomorrow. love to all,
mel