Tropical Waves

The first time we heard mention of a tropical wave was while listening to Chris Parker's weather forecast on May 24th, 2007 as we lay on anchor off the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas.
Unfortunately, we have now become accustomed to monitoring the progress of the numerous waves that constantly "pop-up" off Africa's coast.
Our weather resources, on the single side band radio, continue to be Chris Parker and N.O.A.A. (National Oceanagraphic & Aeronautical Administration). As well, each morning, we also listen to Eric, who is based here in Trinidad. We collect weather information from the cruiser's net on our VHF radio (Trinidad & Grenada) and follow on-line (when possible) Dr. Jeff Masters Wunderblog on the Weather Underground web-site (www.weatherunderground.com).
During our 6 weeks in Grenada the increased frequency and severity of the waves, as well as Eric's warning each morning that we were over-due for severe weather, had us reconsider our decision to spend the hurricane season there. The message was loud and clear at the hurricane preparedness seminar we attended. The option of "leaving and avoiding" was unquestionably the best choice.
On July 30th we made our way to Trinidad which lies primarily outside the Atlantic hurricane belt.