​Current Location:  North Culebrita Bay Anchorage, Culebrita Island, Puerto Rico
Miles Traveled:  14
Weather:  Mostly sunny, windy (15-20 knots), high-70s
Highlights: Started our day with a leisurely breakfast, then raised anchor around 10 and sailed about 14 miles over to the north bay anchorage on Culebrita.  Trip started slow, with fitful winds and calm seas, but after we cleared the west end of St. Thomas, both wind and waves picked up, and by the time we got to the bay, waves were in the 4-5 foot range, and our guests were getting a little green.  We happily dropped anchor in the calm bay shortly after noon, fixed some lunch, then relaxed and napped for awhile.  Had about 15 boats in the bay when we dropped anchor, but they all left before 5, and we had the bay to ourselves after that.  Hiked down the beach to the "Jacuzzi", but the waves were crashing pretty hard against the rocks, so we didn't venture into the baths.  Sat up on the rocks and enjoyed a drink before coming back to the boat.  Steve had caught a nice Spanish Mackerel on our way over from St. Thomas, so we filleted, grilled, and served it up for dinner with pasta and cole slaw.  Brownies and the last of the ice cream for dessert, then watched the stars come out before turning in early after a long, but fun-filled day.

​Current Location:  Green Beach Anchorage, Viequez, Puerto Rico
Miles Traveled:  13
Weather:  Partly cloudy, occasional showers, breezy, high-70s
Highlights: Filled the water tanks and finished stowing everything away this morning with a planned departure of around 11am.  Terry also pumped up the SUPs, we moved the mounts over to the port side of the boat, and secured the SUPs.  Said our goodbyes to Max and Giullia, plus the marina staff, and had started untying dock lines when the port engine died.  Wouldn't restart, but sounded like an air bubble had found it's way into the gas line, especially since Terry had changed out the fuel filters after we arrived at the marina.  One of the marina staff helped us bleed the line, then she started right up - problem solved!  Finally cleared the marina around noon, and motor-sailed into 15-20 knot head winds over to Green Beach anchorage on Viequez.  Caught a small barracuda on the way, and Terry cleaned it after we arrived at the anchorage.  Had it for dinner with rice and green beans - just as good 2nd time around!  Back to no internet, so started watching GoT again (Season 6).

​Current Location:  Ponce Harbor Anchorage, Puerto Rico
Miles Traveled:  0
Weather:  Partly sunny, windy (12-18) mid-80s
Highlights: Forecast was calling for choppy seas, laundry was piling up, and water was getting low, so we decided to stay here in Ponce and get some chores done.  Water-maker seems to be acting up a bit, but putting in a new primary filter seemed to solve the issue - still need to keep an eye on it in the future.  Laundry, bread making, and other chores done by early afternoon, so relaxed, read, and napped before dinner.  Amy fixed spaghetti with garlic rolls for dinner, and we watched the news while eating.  Nothing interesting on TV tonight, so we turned in early to read, catch up on the blog, and get a good nights rest.  Tomorrow, we'll top up the fuel tanks, then motor-sail about 20 miles east to Salinas.

​Current Location:  Ponce Harbor Anchorage, Puerto Rico
Miles Traveled:  19
Weather:  Mostly sunny, windy (15-20 knots), mid-80s
Highlights: Slept in and relaxed most of the morning, finally raising anchor around 10:30AM to begin the last leg of our crossing.  We had 15-20 knot winds right on the nose, and fairly sloppy seas, but fortunately only had to motor-sail about 20 miles total today.  Pulled into Ponce around 3PM, dropped anchor just outside the harbor off a small beach, and then did an easy clear-in through customs using the CBP-ROAM mobile app.  No fees, no shore visit, no official visit to our boat - easy peazy!  Relaxed rest of the afternoon, then Amy fixed the last of the mahi-mahi filets for dinner, served with veggies and baked pickled potatoes.  Guess it's time to break out the fishing gear again and catch another mahi-mahi - definitely our favorite fish!  Watched the Prez address tonight on the single english-speaking station (NBC) that we get here, then turned in for the night.