Our trip from George Town to Providenciales (Provo) was an exercise in extremes. We calculated the trip would take about 48 hours at 5 knots. Our route… Read more “Jan. 20, 2020: George Town, Bahamas, to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos”
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Jan. 17-19, 2020: George Town, Exumas
George Town was the first time we had gotten off the boat in ten days thanks to the endless stream of windy weather, and it was fantastic… Read more “Jan. 17-19, 2020: George Town, Exumas”
Jan. 15, 2020: Big Majors to George Town, Exumas
We were super excited to leave Big Majors just to get moving again. We didn’t even care that we were on a beat with winds in the… Read more “Jan. 15, 2020: Big Majors to George Town, Exumas”
January 6, 2020: Bimini to the Central Exumas
As much as I would miss the bread and socializing with the other cruisers, we knew we needed to get moving. No more practicing my French with… Read more “January 6, 2020: Bimini to the Central Exumas”
December 30, 2019: Marathon, FL, to Bimini, Bahamas
We left Marathon on December 30, 2019, at 8:45 AM. There was, according to meteorologist Chris Parker, a “marginal and brief” crossing window, and we were happy… Read more “December 30, 2019: Marathon, FL, to Bimini, Bahamas”
Lessons from Cruising the Bahamas
We are amateurs at cruising the Bahamas. We had a million and one questions before we left, and we have only slightly fewer now, but we did… Read more “Lessons from Cruising the Bahamas”
My Favorite Signs in the Bahamas
I’m not ashamed to say that I get a kick out of grammatical humor and the absurd; mix those together, and I’m in heaven. I realize this… Read more “My Favorite Signs in the Bahamas”
April 7- 10, 2018: Back to the US
(Sorry for the long blog hiatus—things have been very busy!) Once we left Green Turtle Cay, we made two utilitarian stops. Our first night was anchored off… Read more “April 7- 10, 2018: Back to the US”
April 5-6, 2018: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco
We were eager to leave Great Guana Cay, and our next destination was Green Turtle Cay to the northwest. Getting to Green Turtle is a little more… Read more “April 5-6, 2018: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco”
April 3-4, 2018: Great Guana Cay, Abaco
We left Hopetown and motored 12.8 nm over to Great Guana Cay, a trip of 3 hours. We anchored in 13 feet of water in Fisher’s Bay,… Read more “April 3-4, 2018: Great Guana Cay, Abaco”
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