We are leaving Iles des Saintes today to spend a few days in Martinique. It’s a 75 mile passage so we’re leaving early this morning. We had to wait an extra day because the winds were pretty strong yesterday.
While we were waiting I finally managed to create and upload a video to YouTube of some of the underwater scenes we took with our VideoRay ROV (Remote operated vehicle). This little micro-ROV is a great way to explore under the sea, and the Jacques Cousteau Marine Park was the perfect location to give it a whirl.
We spent two days snorkeling, scuba diving, and diving with the Video Ray at this wonderful underwater park. The coral was colorful, healthy, and brilliantly varied right beneath our mooring which was just 150 feet from the island. And the fish life was amazing as well. But, don’t take my word – or the dozens of underwater photos we published a few days ago – watch this video (no sound yet) which just gives some highlights of what we captured:
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We want to express our gratitude for the partnership we have with VideoRay. We hope to produce some amazing videos over the next five years with this fabulously versaitle ROV, and make some important observations of the state of coral reefs as we explore a small segment of the world’s reefs during our circumnavigation.
I love the video Frank, it really gives you a sense of what it’s like to be there. Thanks for posting it (and I can’t wait to see more). Hope your sail went well today.
-Fred-
Yeahhhh, you’re finally underway. We’re back in Puerto La Cruz and hope to catch up with you when you pass by in Venezuela. Don’t miss snorkeling with the Turltes in Tobago Cays and the clearest water we found was in Los Testigos Islands in Venezuela with the most incredible coral reef,especially the elk coral hand turtles swimming amongst you. Hugs and kisses and looking forward to seeing you.
Sid and Manuela in and on Paradise
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