Tom and Karmen on S/V Ellida

Some friends from the summer of 2009 in Luperon, Dominican Republic, are in the Boqueron, PR, harbor waiting on parts for their autopilot before continuing farther West.  They have spent the last 4 years sailing in the Caribbean.  They made it as far south as Trinidad.  Now they are heading back to the U.S. to take a break from cruising and replenish their bank accounts.

Snorkeling in Boqueron Bay, Puerto Rico

Went out snorkeling this morning on a reef in the mouth of the Boqueron Bay.  In the picture (L-R) are:  Bob, Clarence, Denise, and Marie.  Clarence lives in Puerto Rico, while Bob, Denise, and Marie are on an extended vacation from the winter rigors of New Hamshire.

St. Patty's Day Parade in Boqueron, PR

Even though Boqueron is in Puerto Rico, they have a St. Patty's Day parade.  Maybe that's because the largest bar and restaurant there is named Galloways and the owner is Irish.  Anyway, there is a parade and a celebration.  In Puerto Rico, any excuse for a party will do.

Surfing Competition

Domes Beach, on the western tip of Puerto Rico is named for the remaining dome of a 1960's era nuclear power plant nearby. It is a very popular surfing spot and Saturday, March 12, I watched some of the qualifying rounds for the Corona Extra Pro Surf Circuit . Here are some pictures, plus a video at this link: