Last night another Haitien Sloop made landfall at Long Bay beach
We went out to Long Bay today as we were told that another Haitien Sloop had landed up on the shore. It must have come in under the cover of night with probably over 100 illegal Haitiens. We’ve had such calm seas which makes for an easier crossing.
The handmade sails were still up as we wandered up to it along the beach
The beach and trail to the road is littered with discarded clothing, backpacks, shoes and even a cooking pot.
The sloop was listing badly with the a sail dragging in the water
The waves were quite strong when we were out at Long Bay today and I’m sure the sloop will get quite a pounding.
One last look as we head up the rocks and the trail out to the road
Illegal Hatiens arrive on our southern shores all too frequently……….some are caught and sent back home. Their boats are left on the beaches wherever they make landfall. These sloops are left to the elements and gradually are broken up by the wind and waves.
Marta
