SAILING AROUND THE WORLD WITH SPIRIT OF ARGO

Isle de Ronde, Grenada – Birds will be your only companions at this rarely visited anchorage

 

The human's and I sailed south, away from White Island, and towards the rarely visited Isle de Ronde
The human’s and I sailed south, away from White and Saline Island, and towards the rarely visited Isle de Ronde

Very few people ever stop at the Isle of Ronde because the Chris Doyle’s Cruising Guide lists it as a very rolly anchorage.  He does add that it is a shame because the snorkeling is very good.

Never one to follow the crowd, we sailed off to see for ourselves
Never one to follow the crowd, we sailed off to see for ourselves
We had a very smooth sail across the channel towards Diamond Island with Isle de Ronde behind it.
We had a very smooth sail across the channel towards Diamond Island with Isle de Ronde  just behind it.  The big island in the distance is Grenada.
We anchored up just off the beach on the north west corner of the island
We anchored up just off the beach on the north-west corner of the island without another soul in sight!
I do not think I can put into words how beautifully clear the water is here
I do not think I can put into words how beautifully clear the water is here

 

We did not find the anchorage rolly, but then this was very setted weather.
We did not find the anchorage rolly, but then this was very settled weather.

The crystal clear water was perfect for snorkeling and the bay is surrounded by a healthy reef and lots of fish life.

The crystal clear water also attracted a large collection of bird life, probably your only company on this anchorage, who used its clarity to dive for fish.

Difficult to photograph birds
Difficult to photograph birds

Besides the usual birds we saw quiet a few large white pelicans.  Up to now we had only seen the smaller brown ones.  They were very shy and I never got close enough to capture a good picture of them.

All their diving antics will keep you totally entertained.

The birds rousted on the cliffs surronding the beach or on the neighbouring rocky islands.
The birds roosted on the cliffs surrounding the beach or on the neighbouring rocky islands.

Beach-to ourselves-Quinn running on beach with Cain

Besides the birds, we had the beach to ourselves.

Evidence of our only other companion
Evidence of our only other companion

We were glad we took a chance and stopped here We were glad we took a chance and stopped here.