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Sailing on Red Sail Sports\u2019 65-foot Catamaran in the Cayman Islands. Photo courtesy of Red Sail Sports.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

He was a smooth operator, this one – his silky body caressing mine in most provocative ways. But I knew we wouldn’t be leaving together as his home was a large sandbar he shared with several of his wingmen – very large wingmen actually – emphasis on wing\u2026.. Although we’re visiting their habitat in the wild, let’s be clear here. They know where their next squid meal is coming from.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cavorting with sting rays at Sting Ray City in the Cayman Islands. Photo by Dreamstime.com\/Picturemakerslic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

But Midnight and I made close eye contact – and I mean close – his eyes were huge. We were so sympatico, as I held his huge slinky body in my outstretched arms, that I kissed him on the nose, which I later learned guaranteed me seven years of good luck. A totally unexpected bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A sting ray nestled in your outstretched arms makes for a very up close and personal experience. Photo courtesy of Red Sail Sports.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Such was my introduction to the seductive appeal of sting rays as part of Red Sail Sports Sting Ray City and Snorkeling excursion near Rum Point on Grand Cayman, where my husband and I were spending two weeks. As we sailed to our next adventure, just being out on the open water in a 65-foot catamaran full-speed ahead is its own exhilarating experience.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Both fish and reef provide explosions of color while snorkeling. Photo courtesy of Red Sail Sports.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In vivid contrast to the expansive grayness of the world of sting rays is the added snorkeling outing, also offered by Red Sail Sports. The cacophony of color of the myriads of itinerant fish exploring their coral reef home is a memory you’ll return to over and over again – an experience words cannot adequately convey.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Snorkeling on a Red Sail Sports’ excursion on Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. Photo courtesy of Red Sail Sports.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

But the warnings before entering the water – Red Sail provides all the snorkeling equipment, including vests to keep you afloat, if necessary – to avoid any contact with the reef made me feel almost homicidal if I were to even come too close. Coral reefs are very fragile and die from human contact.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the fish are a different story – not that there’s actually any fear of human contact. But they are glorious as they flit all around you – and I was told, if you get really lucky, you may even see a turtle or a huge grouper. I settled for a whole lot of blue and yellow darlings, among their other colorful brethren. To add to the fun, you can check the fish guide on board to help identify the denizens of the deep with whom you’ve just communed. And even more fun – there’s a bar on board to reward you for all your water-based efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The bed lounges at Kaibo Beach on Grand Cayman offer an incomparable beach experience. Photo by Victor Block.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Later, lying on a wide cushiony chaise lounge that more resembles a bed than a beach chair at Kaibo Beach, staring up at lofty palm trees swaying in the breeze, my foot pumping to the reggae music gently piped in and sipping on a Pina Colada, my mind occasionally focused on the sub-freezing temperatures back home. Yup – I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else – except maybe sharing another intimate moment with Midnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit https:\/\/redsailcayman.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cavorting with Sting Rays and Coral Reefs on Grand Cayman in the Caribbean
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