Blogs from Bahamas, Central America Caribbean - page 7

Geo: 24.5343, -76.7991Last year we missed Shroud Cay and I was really excited to take a dinghy ride through the mangroves to the beach on the other side. The trip did not disappoint. It was calm, with perfectly clear water and the most beautiful beach on the other side. The sand was like icing sugar. Christa, Steve, and I couldn't resist going for a swim in such a perfect setting. Our only mistake was that it was so late in the day and we were losing daylight to make it back to our boats. We pinched every last moment in that we could, and then started the slow return back to our boats. "Desperation" towed "T/T Simunye" because our engine is wonderfully quiet and it only seemed right in such an already tranquil setting. (Desperation is ... read more

Geo: 25.0269, -77.546If it looks all the same as last year....that's because it is! This time around, we are travelling with another boat, which makes it different for us though. And we're almost two months earlier than last year, so it was still a bit cool. NOT COMPLAINING THOUGH!!!! ;)After our three days of hard sailing from Bimini we were tired. The sailing was spectacular, but it was also intense. So, we stayed at New Providence for two nights. We enjoyed that second much needed day of relaxation. Both Christa and I were exhausted, and therefore quite cranky and emotional. Some would say our "brains were sweating, and that was the reason for the tears in our eyes"...Ha. Inside joke. A day to just relax and unwind was definitely needed. So we played for a good ... read more

Geo: 26.9155, -78.6223Last stop before the big crossing. We both had our list of chores to do before the crossing. Tony mounted the dinghy engine onto the stern rail, checked numerous things on the engine, and then it was time to prepare some food. While he did that, I scrubbed the bottom of the boat. It was a great place to do this as we were in a strong current. As I wiped the small bit of bottom growth away, it simply floated away! No little shrimp in MY ears!!! ;)Perfectly clean underbelly, food prepped, we were ready to depart. Left Mangrove Cay at 1pm. Off the Little Bahama Bank around 6pm. Arrived in Ft. Pierce, FL at 10am. 21 hour trip.... read more

Geo: 26.9261, -77.7988Our plan was that Green Turtle was to be our last "town" as we set out across the Little Bahama Bank heading back towards Florida. We stayed at Crab Cay for one night, and the following morning continued westward. Sooner than later, we could see that there was a storm approaching on our radar. So we decided to "duck" into Foxtown. This was an unexpected stop, and turned out to be a very friendly little town. ... read more

Geo: 26.6662, -77.118Next stop, Great Guana Cay. Known for two great hangouts: Nipper's & Grabber's. We decided that we prefer Grabber's! :)... read more