Oh, and the beaches..... just increadible!!!! We stopped in the afternoon at Whitehaven beach, 7 kms of 98% pure white silica. The sand is cool, powdery and clean; it squeaks when you walk on it. The water is that perfect aqua blue colour, and very calm, clear and clean. And since the island is a National Park, there are no tacky hotels, restaurants, etc... just daytrippers dropping anchor.
We got underway early in the morning, again being served a light morning snack, along with coffee and tea. Soon after leaving the harbour, the huge sails were raised, and we were off flying through the water.... it was a fairly windy day. I love the way sailboats run so fast yet silent, you feel the water, not the hum of an engine.
We stopped at another island for snorkeling in the morning, then were back to the boat for individual shrimp cocktails - love this company. We were then off to the above mentioned Whitehaven Island for some onshore R&R (like we needed to relax).
While we were relaxing on one of the world's most beautiful beaches, our busy crew was prepping lunch, including BBQ'ing all the meats. After a couple of hours of beach bliss, we were back to the boat to feast.
We once again hoisted the sails, and were off tacking back towards Airlie Beach. Oh yes, forgot to mention, in addition to all the wonderful food, on this cruise we were offered unlimited beer and white wine. Yours truly behaved himself well, unlike a couple of English girls (why are they always English??).
Overall, it was a good group of people on the ship, and we all had a great time.
Heading home we passed an island that reminded me of the Gulf Islands, and I contemplated my possible move to Salt Spring.
Just another day in paradise.
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