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On to Long Island
Published: February 16th 2011Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Long Island » Salt Pond
February 16th 2011
In our last letter we said that we would write next about George Town next… but we aren’t. I don’t have enough pictures yet from “this sweet place” as Eileen Vincent-Barwood calls this part of Exuma in her book. We spent a week in George Town catching up with old friends, Doug & Sharon on About Time, formerly Dream Catcher II, Skip & Cherylle on the Eleanor M, Toby and George of Puff, Dave & Bev of Cloverleaf and many others enjoying the special pleasures of George Town before heading out to explore Long Island. Since we will be heading back in a week or so we will write about George Town THEN. It was a motor-sailing day to come the 37 NM from the anchorage in Elizabeth Harbor to Thompson Bay. It was a ... read more
April 8th 2009
Adieu les Bahamas…. Enfin le printemps est arrivé. Nous devrions avoir des vents moins dépeignants. Pour l’instant, nous avons toujours un bon vent du nord-est, trop fort pour engager la route plus loin. Nous allons donc rester dans le coin. Nous sommes au nord de la baie de Thomson dans environ 7pi d’eau; il y a une quinzaine de bateaux seulement. Ici, c’est peu peuplé; il y a une plage et deux « quais » pour les dinghys, dont un qui appartient au seul « hôtel » du coin : le Long Island Breeze. Internet est très faible à partir du point où nous sommes dans la baie, mais comme Island Breeze le fournit gratuitement si vous consommez, nous y allons en annexe malgré une longue (plus de 1½mile) route mouillée à cause du vent. De ... read more
Le 21 mars, c'est le printemps!!!
Published: March 24th 2009Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Long Island » Salt Pond
March 21st 2009
Long Island, le 21 mars. Nous accueillons André (frère de Denise) et Roseline à bord, le dimanche 8 mars. Nous avons tout juste le temps de faire le ménage du bateau et de sortir les vélos sur le pont pour dégager la cabine avant. Ils arrivent en bateau taxi, c’est tellement plus pratique puisqu’il vente toujours assez fort. Nous avons passé une semaine de vraies vacances ensemble! Baignades, promenades à pied dans Stocking Island et sur ses plages, voile (et oui!) pour explorer Pigeon Cay et Crab Cay, souper à Volleyball Beach avec Ned et Cathy, sans oublier notre initiation au jeu de dés!!! Aahhh, faire de la voile…. rien que pour le plaisir! Nous nous sommes même payé le luxe de quelques virements de bord, question de se refaire la main. Il est vrai que ... read more
About Time Winter Island Hopping, Sailing, Beaches and Fishing
Published: February 17th 2009Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Long Island » Salt Pond
February 16th 2009
Believe it or not, we have had winter down here too. We have had lots of cold fronts, strong winds, even a few cold, cloudy days and we actually wore jackets a couple of times. It seems that this year there has been longer west winds, which makes for a challenge in some of the more common anchorages. We sure aren’t complaining though as we get regular reports from home on the cold and snow there! We haven’t had as much company this year, and we have been touring around more and visiting other Islands. Sharon’s brother Brian and our nephew Justin wanted to see Long Island , so that was a great reason to leave Georgetown again and meet them in Long Island. It just so happened that there was an organized race from Georgetown ... read more
On prend racine!!
Published: February 10th 2009Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Long Island » Salt Pond
February 10th 2009
Et Oui! On est encore ici. On aime bien cet endroit. On se rend compte qu'il faut rester dans un endroit au moins 10 jours pour s'impreigner de la vie des gens. Nous retournerons à Georgestown pour le 22 février puisque le frère à Yves viens nous rejoindre avec Parise pour leur vacances. Entre les deux nous allons nous déplacer vers Cat Island ou Conceptions Island car nous dépendons de la direction des vents et de leurs forces. En fait on peut prévoir nos déplacements, mais pas la date. C'est comme cela, la vie de navigation. On vous présentent quelques photos de la vie à Long Island. ... read more
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Race To Long Island
Published: February 17th 2008Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Long Island » Salt Pond
February 16th 2008
Race to Long Island After being anchored in Georgetown since mid-December, we decided to participate in the 1st annual George Town to Long Island Regatta that was sailed on Thursday February 7th. This was planned as a “fun race” from the cut at the south end of Elizabeth Harbor to the North tip of Long Island at Cape Santa Maria, a distance of about 30 miles in the open waters of Exuma sound. Depths here range from 500- 2000’ and the water is a deep, deep blue. The winds were a little above the predicted 15 knots from the southeast, which provided for a very tight close reach for the length of the course. After crossing the starting line I engaged the auto pilot and put out the fishing lines. After all, this was supposed to ... read more
About Time goes to Long Island
Published: February 10th 2008Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Long Island » Salt Pond
February 10th 2008
We finally left Georgetown, after being in the same spot for nearly six weeks. We headed south to Long Island and have spent the last week and a half there. Yesterday we arrived back in George Town, and are awaiting my 2 sisters arriving today for a short 5 day visit. Long Island is to the south and east of Exuma and is 78 miles long. It is becoming the southeastern mecca for boats cruising in the Bahamas. With good harbours and many modern facilities and services near decent anchorages, it is a “must see” while you are here. Already boasting several classy resorts, like Cape Santa Maria Beach resort, and 2 great marinas the island is beginning to be developed. The resort housing development of Stella Maris, on the East side of the island is ... read more
Flying Fish Marina
Published: September 23rd 2007Central America Caribbean » Bahamas » Long Island » Clarence Town
March 17th 2007
Weather has turned sour. We are holed up in the marina. Clarence Town is where the ferry comes in for provisions. There is a building within walking distance where the produce is housed and boxed for exportation. See: http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas/island/templrgstandard.aspx?sectionid=68335&level=2 http://marinas.com/view/marina/8623 We are renting a car for 2 days to explore the island.... read more
