Georgetown Shuffle

We've been in Georgetown Harbour for a week now. Every morning begins with a Cruiser's Net. This is broadcast over the VHF radio and is basically a live morning show. First you get a weather report and then all the happenings in the harbour are announced by the individuals in charge of each particular event. Activities range from sailing events having to do with the upcoming regatta to volleyball, softball, boccie ball, basketweaving, chess, trivial pursuit, etc. And as with all good talk shows, this one is not without drama. Apparently, this season some of the community has been making a big push to get the French Canadian contingent involved in the activities. Over 20 per cent of the boat population are from Quebec and the various teams and events need participants. So, it was decided that announcements would be make in French too. This is not sitting well with some listeners. In protest, while the french translation is going on, someone has been causing interference over the radio so the message is interrupted. Sometimes name calling and finger pointing ensues. It's just like being home in Canada!

With over 250 sailboats anchored in the harbour, parking the dingy can be a problem. We've never seen a dingy dock like this. A Nice floating dock with cleats to tie off on is mobbed everyday as the cruisers come into town to do their thing. We were very surprised to see that nobody locks their boat either! So, there the dingys sit. But you can believe that there are rules! No pulling up and leaving the dingy near the water hose! The dock provides free water to the people. So, no loitering around the faucet and if you do name calling and finger pointing may break out.
Wondering why the blog updates have been few and far between? I have a great excuse. Yes, we are close to civilization and within easy access to the town. We can walk over to the other side of town to the computer shop. Have a look at the Internet cafe. No cafe, no latte, no air conditioning, no real place to sit, yet the place is packed most
days. You are supposed to bring in your own laptop and log into this hot spot. While we poked our heads in the door a few times, we decided the heat was a bit much! It's amazing to see the steady stream of people bellying up to the internet bar.