Posts Tagged ‘beach’
Monday, September 6th, 2010
Arriving at Taylor Bay beach on Sunday........wow, the colours were so vibrant.
Sunday we motored over to Taylor Bay. There were ominous black clouds with thunder in the distance but we hadn’t been out for a while so that didn’t stop us. We were the only people there in the early afternoon too so we had the place to ourselves for a few hours.
Little Malaika loved playing on the beach after having been in Europe for the past six weeks.
The ominous black clouds just hovered over us but there was still lots of sunshine and no rain showers.
Barry has a late afternoon float in the shallows while looking out at the boat which was moored in three feet of water.
A kayaker waves at us as we head for home as the sun starts to set.
We were treated to an amazing sunset in the marina at Harbour Club Villas.
Sailboat “Lig” rides at anchor at our dock as the pink and orange after glow of the sunset lights up the skies.
Another perfect afternoon on the water. We hope you’ll be able to visit us soon and enjoy the beaches of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com
Tags: beach, Beaches, Harbour Club Villas, Harbour Club Villas and Marina, Marina, marina sunset, sunset, Taylor Bay, Taylor Bay beach
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
My computer died and so I'm left with my old computer and some of the photos there. This is one of my favourites of Ania standing by this charming freshly painted picket fence. The ocean was as spectacular as ever on this day and shows a variety of hues...blues from sea to sky and that amazing turquoise.
Marta
Tags: beach, Beaches, Leeward, Leeward beach
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
A lone figure strolls along a deserted stretch of beach........Our islands have the most amazing beaches of soft white sand and of course that turquoise water.
Marta
Tags: beach, Beaches
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Saturday, July 31st, 2010
A semi circular stretch of a coral ledge frames a lovely little swimming hole. The tide was out so you could see all the coral outcroppings as we wandered along the beach towards the North West Point.
Marta
www.harbourclubvillas.com
Tags: beach, Beaches, coral, coral ledge, North West Point beach
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010
A visiting friend stops to take in the breathtaking ocean colours of turquoise, aqua and blue as I snapped his picture.
Marta
http://harbourclubvillas.com
Tags: beach, Beaches
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Barry deserves top billing as he "frolics" in the water with an ever present Coors Lite!!!
We motored out from our Marina channel to a small sliver of white powdery sand beach for a few hours Sunday afternoon
It was pretty windy and the ocean was rough last Sunday but we thought it would be fine out at little Bay Cay. It was a bumpy ride over the white caps so much so that I was literally gripping onto the hand rail. Luckily we were protected from the wind and things calmed down as we approached the little beach on Bay Cay.
As I explored the island, the others stayed on the boat and slowly made ready to enjoy the water.
I was thrilled to see several Rock Iguanas and I could hear the rustling of many others as they made their escapes before I could spot them.
Bay Cay was one of many little Cays where the Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana was re-introduced. It is an endangered species of lizard and is endemic to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The waves were pounding on the far side of the island and I was fascinated by the large rock formation with a hole in it.
We enjoyed the sun, sand and beach and of course we had it all to ourselves. Even the iguanas didn't mind sharing this little spot of paradise.
There’s so many idyllic beaches and secluded getaways in these picture perfect islands. We hope you’ll come down and visit us in the Turks and Caicos Islands soon and enjoy what our islands have to offer.
Marta
Tags: Bay Cay, beach, Beaches, Cay, cays, iguana, Iguanas, Rock Iguanas, Turks and Caicos Rock Iguana
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
A delightful afternoon spent at a little beach close by where we took Malaika for some swimming
The water was so clear yesterday with sun reflections dancing and creating silvery patterns as we just played in the water. Malaika just loved being buoyant in the foot deep waters of the south side of Provo. She’s beginning to kick her legs and is totally unafraid of the water.
Malaika had such fun kicking her little feet and splashing in the water
Look Mom............I can touch my toes!
We took a little break and close to the shore where we were sitting in the water, we were joined by some tiny little fish. Malaika was delighted but stayed close to Mom.
Malaika spots little fish from the safety of Mom's lap. You can just make the fish out at the bottom of the photo below Mom's feet.
Here's a blow up of the little fish that were swimming around us as we sat in a few inches of water at the beach
An idyllic afternoon spent just lounging in the water close by our villas at Harbour Club. Come on down to Providenciales and enjoy our stunning beaches and the clearest water you’ll ever see.
Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com
Tags: beach, Beaches, fish, swimming
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Sunday, June 20th, 2010
The Coast Guard put on a great rescue at sea demonstration for the huge crowd of spectators watching from the beach and water.
- There were so many great entries in the annual Regatta Raft Race.
The raft races were exciting as every one paddled furiously to try and become the winner
These guys were the winners in the adult raft races
The start of the kid's raft race was noisy and colourful with teams jockeying for position
WIV4 interviewed the winning kid's team
This team was pretty tired as they reached the shore
If you missed this year’s Fool’s Regatta, you missed the best one ever. Mark your calendar for next June as it really is worth coming down to the beach and enjoying all the activities.
See you next year!!!!
Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com
Tags: beach, Beaches, Fool's Regatta, Fool's Regatta 2010, Regatta
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Saturday, June 19th, 2010
Fun day at this year's Regatta held on the beach at the Bight park
Tents, music, hotdogs and hamburgers, beer, rum and sodas, Hobie Cat races, Caicos Sloop races, raft races, tug o’ war events…….I’ve never seen as many people enjoying themselves as we did today. The annual Fool’s Regatta was a huge success and lots of fun.
Those Hobie Cats skimmed over the water at such a fast pace even though there was a brisk wind and white caps on the ocean
The Caicos Sloops sailed past.........I was late getting down to the beach and didn't get to see them race.
These kids and their Dad had a blast doing the tug o' war
There were adult teams and kid's teams as they tugged and pulled against each other often collapsing in a large heap on the sand
The Turks and Caicos Islands flag flew proudly ontop of one of the rafts while a Caicos Sloop lay at anchor just off the shore
The Fool’s Regatta used to be held on April Fool’s day and was a chance for everyone to get together, sail and have a good time at the beach. The highlight of the afternoon is always the Great Raft Race where hand made, unique watercraft powered only by paddles, race and try to get across the finish line with craft intact and in one piece and with all crew on board. Tomorrow’s blog will show you some of these great imaginative rafts.
Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com
Tags: beach, Beaches, Caicos Sloops, Fool's Regatta, Regatta, sail boats
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Malaika was fascinated by the wavelets rippling along on the sandbar
She'd run up to them and then run back and try and get away from the waves
Once again the sandbar at Taylor Bay beach made for a great afternoon of play, fun and even lunch time snacks.
Perfect timing to enjoy the sandbars at Taylor Bay beach. We anchored the boat in two feet of water for the afternoon and played in the clear warm water as Malaika tried her new SwimWays outfit with a built in inflatable ring.
Come on down to Taylor Bay which has the most perfect shallow and calm waters just made for your little ones.
We’re there almost every Sunday!
Marta
Tags: beach, Beaches, sandbar, Taylor Bay, TaylorBay beach
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