US Virgin Islands

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Wow, water sparkles. I can see my anchor and chain again. Been awhile since we have been in clear water. We have had to deal with bottom growth, hard. Trinidad paint job has not lasted.
We made trip from Culebra to Waters Island with Non Linear and Cheetah II. Was delighful, no rough seas. But is coming, the short chop is coming. Weather has really cooperated, and it is warm, but not hot, and no humidity.
We found Sea U Manana anchored along with 20 other US boats. We had not seen Sea u Manana since Georgetown. Deb and Peter has us over for drinks and munchies. Very nice couple with 2 boys living aboard. They own a 47 foot Le Pard Catamaran.
We heard Annie II calling us on the VHF. We will get together with them sometime tomorrow. Lot of Georgetown boats are here on their way South.
We will spend a few days in the St. Thomas area, before we move on to St. John.

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