Here in Belize, there are many different nationalities living in harmony with each other. Ever since I first came here, I have always been surprised at the amount of Canadians living here. The Carlsons, some close friends of our family that have a house here on Ambergris, are from a tiny town in the Yukon territory of Canada called Watson Lake. A week or two ago we took a sailing trip with the Carlsons and it was certainly a time that I will never forget.
Since I was a little boy I have always heard stories about Turneffe Atoll and how it has the best fishing in Belize along with some of the most pristine reef in the world. For those of you who dont know what an atoll is, it is an island that was created by a volcano that has sunken into the earth's crust. Over the years, a circular reef has formed around the island creating the perfect habitat for all kinds of marine life. Turneffe is one of four atolls in the entire Atlantic Ocean, three of which are in Belize.
My family and the Carlsons chartered a 43 foot Fountaine Pajot catamaran to eat, sleep, and live on for the next week. The first day was mostly sailing out to Turneffe. The weather was relatively gloomy with brief spurts of sunshine. The next day was full of action with lots of snorkeling, spearfishing, and linefishing. Thankfully the weather improved tremendously with only a few small squalls throughout the day. One of my favorite parts of the trip was learning how to sail from our captain named Half-Inch. His knowledge of the seas and the art of sailing intrigued me. This trip to Turneffe was truly a great experience that led me to hear, see, and feel things that many don't have the chance to in their entire lifetime.
Since I was a little boy I have always heard stories about Turneffe Atoll and how it has the best fishing in Belize along with some of the most pristine reef in the world. For those of you who dont know what an atoll is, it is an island that was created by a volcano that has sunken into the earth's crust. Over the years, a circular reef has formed around the island creating the perfect habitat for all kinds of marine life. Turneffe is one of four atolls in the entire Atlantic Ocean, three of which are in Belize.
My family and the Carlsons chartered a 43 foot Fountaine Pajot catamaran to eat, sleep, and live on for the next week. The first day was mostly sailing out to Turneffe. The weather was relatively gloomy with brief spurts of sunshine. The next day was full of action with lots of snorkeling, spearfishing, and linefishing. Thankfully the weather improved tremendously with only a few small squalls throughout the day. One of my favorite parts of the trip was learning how to sail from our captain named Half-Inch. His knowledge of the seas and the art of sailing intrigued me. This trip to Turneffe was truly a great experience that led me to hear, see, and feel things that many don't have the chance to in their entire lifetime.
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