Anguilla: tranquility wrapped in blue

Anguilla is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands, situated at 63.05 W, 18.12 N for those of my colleagues still able to afford a boat with transatlantic capability after the new contract, and wishing to visit. Sixteen miles long and three and a half miles wide at its widest point, Anguilla is an independent British Crown Colony, and home to around 7000 citizens, mainly of African descent and some of Irish descent. It is an uncrowded, easy-to-explore island with a spinal road running the length of the island, and 'natural' roads leading to the beaches and some villages. There are 12 miles of beaches where white sand (VMK A1) meets crystal clear, turquoise blue water, at a comfortable 75 degrees F. Is this the answer to 'Ski with occlusion', the ultimate postgraduate course venue? Probably, until another dentist from deep in the Pacific writes in to the Journal with a view from his/her surgery.