Hog Island.... kid-boat heaven!

Hog Island has been home for a while now.  It's a great anchorage on the southern end of Grenada, well protected from any swell with fringing reef, and most importantly, there are lots of kid-boats around.  All three of ours have enjoyed playing in the afternoons with kids from nearby boats - on the beach, in their sailing dinghy's, on paddle boards, scurfing and wake boarding etc.  We often don't see them until dark!

From here we can access four marinas, all a 5-10 minute dinghy ride away.  We go on a weekly shopping bus to Grande Anse near St Georges, and see the fruit and vege lady once a week at a local marina.  Other than that, we make water and catch it, and the other regular expense is outboard fuel.  Whenever we go on walks we look for mangoes, limes, star fruit, and gospo (like an orange).  We order meat which is delivered to a marina and have started making South African Biltong... very yummy!

Travis has started swim training with a friend for an event at the end of the month.  He also entered a Hobie-cat sailing competition and had fun.  Beau takes off in the Optimist every afternoon and meets up with other kids sailing around the anchorage.  Kara usually plays on the beach with her friends.  Sonia enjoys morning paddle boarding around Hog Island, walking the trails, and noodleing with the women.  I found someone who owns an ocean racing ski and have been taking it out as much as possible.  We all enjoy Hash House Harriers on a Saturday afternoon which takes us all over the country!