Well, actually, a five-hour tour aboard the 49-foot Pearson of Captain Dusty. Rory and Claire organized a charter with him for Claire's aunt and a five of us guests. And came along themselves. Dusty, an American ex-pat who settled in here in the 90s, was ably assisted by his stepson Carlos:
A better shot of the captain, plus one of his sturdy helmsman for much of the sail:
We sailed for two or three hours out in the channel between Roatan and mainland Honduras, then returned inside the reef near West End for some snorkeling. Not being a snorkeling person (and even if I were, the mustache and beard would have been a problem), I simply swam near the boat along with Claire's aunt. Those who did snorkel reported excellent visibility and some beautiful fish, including a midnight blue parrotfish, some tiger groupers, and even barracuda.
After everyone returned, we ate lunch and then went back out for another hour's sailing before calling it a day. A highlight was seeing a couple of large hawksbill sea turtles swimming past us while under sail.
After everyone returned, we ate lunch and then went back out for another hour's sailing before calling it a day. A highlight was seeing a couple of large hawksbill sea turtles swimming past us while under sail.
That little first mate is so adorable. Sounds like you are having a nice time.
Posted by: Freakshow Jones | February 02, 2009 at 11:54 AM
That is a very nice vacation. Hope I can drive a boat someday.
Posted by: snorkel | January 21, 2010 at 11:59 PM