We returned at 9 a.m. for another wing foiling session.
There was clear progress compared to yesterday. I realized that once standing up, even if the body is still unstable, the hands must immediately control the wing. Once speed builds, balance actually becomes easier.
After a few rounds, the instructor asked me to transition from “pushing the wing” to “holding the boom to control it.” Suddenly, the wind felt much stronger. I lost control quickly and fell into the water.
During one fall, my left knee twisted awkwardly, resulting in a minor injury. The lesson had to end early, though only about ten minutes remained.
Even with knee pads, both knees were scraped, and my arms and legs felt sore. This made it clear how physically demanding this sport can be.
Overall, I’ve only learned the basics so far. If I encounter this activity again, I would still prefer having an instructor nearby rather than attempting it alone.
After a quick cleanup, we headed straight to the 11 a.m. kayaking activity.
At the adventure center, the staff suggested switching to a more relaxed island jeep tour instead, considering the intensity of the morning workout. I also recalled that our kayaking instructor was unavailable that day, and with my knee injury, the change felt like the right decision.
The jeep tour covered the island from south to north, reaching Jerry Camp and Plandon Cay Cut, before looping back through the town center.
As we got into the vehicle, our driver and guide Edgar immediately struck up a lively conversation.
He mentioned that about 75% of South Caicos land is owned by Sailrock Resort, while a significant portion is also owned by Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, South Caicos. It gave the impression that much of the island’s development is driven by large resort groups.
Edgar proudly shared that he was the third employee hired by the resort, even before it officially opened, and had participated in early construction work.
Originally from the Philippines, he had previously worked on the main island. There, he paid $400 per month for staff housing, whereas here accommodation and meals are provided, though he still enjoys cooking Filipino dishes.
Soon after setting off, Edgar pointed to salt flats on the left and explained that we had missed flamingo season. The best time to see them is from August to February.
Continuing on, we spotted wild donkeys wandering freely. We had heard about them before, but they are rarely seen near the resort and more common around residential areas.
Midway through the drive, Edgar pointed out the main building of Sailrock Resort on the right, along with villas scattered across the hillside.
Next, we visited an abandoned U.S. Coast Guard site. Edgar joked that on British territory, there was no British Coast Guard, but there had once been an American one—drawing laughter from everyone.
Finally, we reached the northern tip of the island. The sea looked like a painter’s palette—layers of deep blue, turquoise, and milky light blue blending seamlessly. The water was astonishingly clear. Kayaking here would have been incredibly peaceful.
Edgar offered to help us find a conch shell as a souvenir. He drove us to a shoreline where many shells were scattered. We picked one we liked as a small memento of the trip.
On the way back, we passed through a local residential area. Edgar pointed into the distance and asked if we had ever seen such a large lobster. Looking up, we saw a massive lobster standing right in the middle of an intersection. I asked out of curiosity whether it was a real preserved specimen or just a model. Edgar guessed that it was probably just a model. Still, it was incredibly lifelike—even the colors looked real—so much so that you could almost mistake it for an actual specimen.
As we continued passing through residential areas. Some abandoned houses raised questions about local livelihoods. Edgar explained that most residents rely on fishing. Without banks and with little habit of saving, people tend to spend what they earn and fish again when needed.
We also passed a village called Regatta, known for its annual three-day festival in May, attracting visitors even by cruise ships. The restaurant at our hotel shares the same name.
The view near Regatta was beautiful—clear blue water, a quiet tree-lined shore, and a few scattered rocks rising from the sea.
Although we missed kayaking at the beautiful Jerry Camp, the jeep tour provided meaningful insight into the island and its people.
In the afternoon, we took a relaxed walk along the beach, ending the day in a calm and pleasant mood.
📍 Travel Logistics
🛏️ Accommodation: Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, South Caicos
🚗 Transportation: Taxi
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