Carval Rock

Not the best picture of it, but the pockmarked island in the foreground is Carval Rock (just in front of the bird sanctuary of Congo Cay).  There are a number of different histories around this island, some claiming that the rock was mistaken for a ship and pummeled by cannon fire.

The one I believe is that in the days of cannon-laden vessels, you were not allowed to enter port with loaded guns.  The only way to unload the guns is by firing them, and so ships would use Carval Rock as a target to unload their cannon balls before coming into Charlotte Amalie.

My Boat

We sailed over to St John for the Easter Beer Hunt, and I finally took a picture of my boat in clear water.

Relaxed

The past week has been very calm out on the water, and these three ladies are enjoying those calm seas at Honeymoon Beach on St John.

Safety Stop

A typical view from a 3-minute safety stop on a recent dive.  There's not much to do but hang out at 15 feet and wait.  Sometimes you can see more the adventurous fish come up to say hello, but more often than not you just count down the seconds.  Boring, yes - but I think it's important to do a safety stop on every dive.

Honeymoon Beach

Honeymoon Beach on St John with some fantastic weather on Saturday.

Easter Beer Hunt

The Easter Beer Hunt has been a family tradition for quite a long time.  It is exactly what it sounds like - instead of hiding eggs for kids to run around and find, we hide beer for adults to run around and find (with their 6-pack holders as easter egg baskets).  This year was the first ever USVI Easter Beer Hunt, and it was a great success.  We also learned a few things that will make next year even better.

Crank Shaft

Another shot from my dive of the Wreck of the Rhone, this time of the massive crank shaft from the boat.  The wreck really is impressive and a good spot for both snorkelers and scuba divers.

Purple Sponge

Big purple sponge on a dive in the BVI's

Regatta Racing

One of the larger boats at the BVI Spring Regatta a few weeks ago.

Blues

I love the colors in the water all over the Caribbean, but this color blue could be my favorite.

Landing

As a corollary to yesterday's shot - a pelican diving in for a snack at White Bay.

Takeoff

A pelican taking flight.

Starfish

A big colorful starfish at Water Lemon Cay on St John.

Big Lobster

These two massive lobsters are hanging out under the Rhone, safe in the knowledge that they are protected by law from being harvested.  They do look pretty tasty however.

Group Shot

What happens when you and your drunk friends convince a bunch of people on White Bay that a photographer is here from a travel magazine and wants to take a big group shot?  Something like the picture above.

Container Ship

I really like this shot - it feels very moody with the dark clouds above the ship.  This one is from USVI Daily Photo's anonymous guest photographer.

BVI Spring Regatta

The start of Sunday's racing at the BVI regatta a few weeks ago.

Willy T

The infamous Willy T anchored at Norman Island.  Remember, what happens on the Willy T stays on the Willy T.

Underwater Acropolis

I looks like a Roman ruin to me, but it's actually part of the Wreck of the Rhone in the BVI's, a great dive location if you have the chance.

Colors at Sunset

Some great pink hues in the sunset on St John.

Ivan's Stress-Free Bar

Have too much stress in your life?  Obviously you need a trip to Ivan's on Jost Van Dyke.

Anchored

Anchored on a catamaran.

Hammock on the Beach

One of the many hammocks (although they are typically all full when you want one) on White Bay in Jost Van Dyke.

White Bay

Looking out of White Bay on Jost Van Dyke at a couple of sailboats.

Hip Hip Hooray

Our softball team won last week and now we're headed to the playoffs!

Teamwork

Solid teamwork on the softball field.

Looking Up

Looking up the forestay at the rigging.  We're on this boat all weekend long.

Racing

Two boats battling it out at the Rolex Regatta - shot from St John.