Passage from Grenada Los Testigos Margarita

Los Testigos, VZ sits at Lat 11°23'N// 63°06'W, and is small group of low lying pristine and unspoiled islands with crystal clear aqua water and white powdered sandy beaches..  They are sparsely populated  primarily by local fisherman, and actually have a small Venezuelan Coast Guard forward operating base.  In the past it was routinely visited by cruisers as they headed south from the Eastern Caribbean  to the safe havens of Margarita Island & Puerto La Cruz during hurricane season. However, with recent pirating episodes and a growing security & crime threat, eastern Venezuela is being avoided by many cruisers today.  


 For reasons unknown Los Testigos has proven to be a challenge during each of our two visits.  For instant, on my first visit to Los Testigos with Smitty as crew in July 2009, my engine overheated, but more important was the fact that I accidentally & unknowingly set off my SPOT beacon's 911 signal, which resulted in Camille, who was in Puerto Rico at the time, sending the Venezuelan Coast Guard to our boat in the dead of night. Notwithstanding, I later replaced my water pump impeller and we were on our way the following day, but the delay gave us a great opportunity to snorkel and explore the island.  

Local Fisherman's home in Los Testigos, VZ

Apuej Bien arrived to Margarita

Just received communication from my husband.