Great sail from Martinique to St. Lucia, although the SE wind required a final beat into a Rodney Bay. Experienced electrical problems in the morning solenoid wouldn’t catch NAV panels wouldn’t turn on. Once engine on then solenoid worked and panels as well. Since battery was more than 50% charged it must be an under volt issue, since turning on motor remedied both. Motored to clear wind shadow against knot plus current. and then set sail consistently 6 to 7 1/2 kn but wind direction from Southeast plus Tide plus Leeway put us about 7 miles off of St. Lucia and had to beat back towards Rodney Bay. Became a little gusty towards end, but finished in fine style. Anchored at Pigeon Island. Drank celebratory drink! The beach area was VERY loud but eventually the music stopped and the night was very peaceful. In evening noticed that lights dimmed almost to out when macerator in head was running. 

Anse Noir, Martinique to Pigeon Island, St Lucia

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