Sailing with Ludvig.
My lawyer and friend Ludvig Moksness came sailing with me for 3 weeks.
He flew into Tobago Trinidad two days after the triple RRR's left from there.
We did the same tour again what comes to destinations.
Spent two night at Charlotteville and got some really nice black fin tuna
from the local fishermen. We invited them on board and had a couple shots of rum
with them.
And some beer I can see
Sailed from Charlotteville to St. George Grenada. Had very little wind, I mean no wind.
Had to motor all the way 18 hours on flat water. Last time with RRR we had
good wind all the way, which is more normal.
Just before leaving Tobago we met a Finish man with name Kimmo.
He asked me to come with us to Tobago Cays, a 5 days trip from Tobago.
Kimmo was a very interesting person. He has spent his all life in South America
managing power plant developments for a Finish company.
On the way to Grenada Ludvig caught a Dorado ( golden mackerel) which he filled
and fried. Tasted fantastic.
Ludvig enjoying the meal.
After letting Kimmo of at Union Island just south of Tobago Cays,
we continued north to Bequia. Stayed there for 4 nights.
I got my front sail repaired and also the sprayhood and lazyjack (=cover for the main sail)
The service at Bequia sail and Canvas was fantastic. I delivered it in the morning, and got it back
in the afternoon. The price was also good I thought. 850 EC$=320 US$ for one day work.
Lifted anchor at 05.30 am heading for Marigot Bay. 60 miles north.
On the way we pass St. Vincent which is one of the many volcano island.
Last big eruption was in 1978 and 1979 from the 1000 meter high volcano.
I have been passing by here many times now, but never seen any activity.
This time we saw smoke/steam coming out 3 places. Exiting.
Smoke on the foot of the volcano.
Just before landing at Marigot Bay, were we had made reservation
at the famous Chateau Mygo restaurant and bar.
Ludvig at the wheel.
At Chateau Mygo we met Doreen and her son Shaid, boyfriend Truls
and the beautiful an nice staff.
Also, at same time as us arrived Truls boat with 3 Norwegians on board.
Stig Hatlo, Hans and Willy.
They had been on a 3 weeks cruise.
When they presented them self, I said to Stig Hatlo that I heard that name somewhere.
Thinking about it closer after getting the ropes tied to the bridge, I said, you sailed on Berge Viking around the world race in 1981. Yes, that was him.
Berge Viking, a 57 foot Swan competed in the witbread around the world. Today it's called
Volvo ocean race. So stig is a legend in the Norwegian sail sport.
We had a great time together the 3 days before they had to fly home.
One day we took a full day tour around the south part of the island.
We stoped at the Volcano hot sping mud bath, and when I say hot, I mean hot.
Supposedly you get 10 years younger.
From left: Hans Ludvig and Stig. The right one we don't know
Next stop for lunch was at the famous LaDera. This is a 5 star luxury hotel
were all room are different and have the own pool and full privacy.
Famous people from all over the world stay here. One of the frequent visitors is Operah Winfrey
The rooms runs from 5-700 USD a night and up up up.
We had a drink first overlooking the famous Pitons and then lunch.
Willy in red. We all having a Pinecolada drink
This is the view. 2700 feet high.
After lunch we headed for a beach at the south, had a swim and went back to Marigot Bay.
NICE DAY, in good company.
