After almost a 5 month absence we finally got back to Sea Rose. She was right where we left her and looking good.  Until….

Sea Rose was left in Martinique because our emergency hatch windows were leaking and they were being replaced under warranty work.  Apparently, we were one of 5 boats that have had this problem.  Upon arrival, I was under the the impression the work was complete and all was good.  When I looked to inspect the windows I was horrified to see the butcher job that was done.  They didn’t even rehang the privacy curtain.

We arrived on a Saturday, so I had to wait all weekend before I could speak with the person responsible for the horrific job.  On Monday morning when I went to his office he told me the job wasn’t finished.  They had ordered trim pieces from the the factory in France and they sent the wrong color trim and had to order it again.  Fortunately, the new trim arrived that Monday and was installed on Tuesday without further delay.  It looks much better now and the windows don’t leak anymore.

Morning overlooking the marina.

The Tour des Yoles was happening while we were in Martinique.  They race the traditional Yole boats around the island of Martinique over a seven day period stopping in various ports along the way.  Here they are arriving in Martinique.

They just sail them into the beach.

The following day they started the next leg of the race.

Morning cappuccino at Mango Bay.

Teresa following Captain’s orders and readying Sea Rose for tomorrow’s departure to Grenada.

When you know the menu inside and out it’s time to say goodbye to Mango Bay and Martinique.  One of the few places I know where happy hour is literally just that, 1 hour.

Leaving Martinique under good sailing conditions. Next  port of call, Grenada.