Cooper Island aka Barry Island

Did the island have a pier and a funfair? Did Gavin and Stacy live close by? Was our lovely friend Louise visiting? No none of these gave the anchorage the name Barry island, it was the huge number of giant barracuda in the bay, as soon as you were in the water swimming they were there, often up to 3-4ft long. Unfortunately no photos as they are attracted to shiny objects and you are advised not to startle them, they do have sharp teeth and this was the only time we were stalked by one!

The marine life was not limited to the barracudas as they were lots of turtles grazing close to the boats and they did not seem that bothered about us, slightly more concerned when Mark stuck a camera in their face J

Turtles saying hello to each other

Yep we are following you

Mark swims down to say hello

Whitepotted Filefish - he is just so pretty

Squirrel fish, always difficult to get a photo as they swim off

Only frustrating thing about the island is the anchorage we could get shelter in was full of buoys so you had to pay for the night but there are no shortage of boats wanting to get on the buoy by about 2pm boats are circling and all buoys are taken.

Another day and another island but this time over to Tortola, it is the largest of BVIs and the main town is Road Harbour, we only really went here to reprovision, the anchorage was tiny backing onto some house and mangroves.