We’ve stayed put here between Big and Little Major
Spots waiting for the cold front and clocking winds due tomorrow. It is an
interesting place to be with this east wind and a view of the waves crashing on
the rocks from Exuma Sound to our north and south. It can be a bit uncomfortable
when the wind overpowers the current so we get a side-to-side motion from the
surge, but it isn’t too bad.
Spots waiting for the cold front and clocking winds due tomorrow. It is an
interesting place to be with this east wind and a view of the waves crashing on
the rocks from Exuma Sound to our north and south. It can be a bit uncomfortable
when the wind overpowers the current so we get a side-to-side motion from the
surge, but it isn’t too bad.
Our wi-fi antenna continues to work well and we’ve had
visitors come over and utilize “our” floating internet cafe. Enjoyed
visiting with David & Ruth on “Oasis” from Hardwick, VT yesterday
afternoon. David graded Noah’s math assignment while Ruth checked on their kids
via email.
visitors come over and utilize “our” floating internet cafe. Enjoyed
visiting with David & Ruth on “Oasis” from Hardwick, VT yesterday
afternoon. David graded Noah’s math assignment while Ruth checked on their kids
via email.
Checked our neighbor boat again today using the window
in the dinghy. His Danforth anchor had only a portion of one fluke buried.
Looked like it reset with the change in current. He was also the only boat here
that wasn’t displaying an anchor light. We pulled up stakes and moved a little
bit south for peace of mind. It took two tries to find a patch of sand, but the
anchor looks well buried. It surprises me how many people drop the hook and
then take off in their dinghies for points unknown without looking at their
anchor to see if it was set. We may still drag, but at least the anchor looks
like it is set.
in the dinghy. His Danforth anchor had only a portion of one fluke buried.
Looked like it reset with the change in current. He was also the only boat here
that wasn’t displaying an anchor light. We pulled up stakes and moved a little
bit south for peace of mind. It took two tries to find a patch of sand, but the
anchor looks well buried. It surprises me how many people drop the hook and
then take off in their dinghies for points unknown without looking at their
anchor to see if it was set. We may still drag, but at least the anchor looks
like it is set.
Noah had a long day of school yesterday, going until
almost 1600. Today was better with a review session and only a cursive session
that took longer than it should. He received some emails from cub scout friends
back in Durham, so that raised his spirits. He took on a new
responsibility, that of polishing the stainless on the bow. He did a good job
cleaning and waxing the windlass this afternoon.
almost 1600. Today was better with a review session and only a cursive session
that took longer than it should. He received some emails from cub scout friends
back in Durham, so that raised his spirits. He took on a new
responsibility, that of polishing the stainless on the bow. He did a good job
cleaning and waxing the windlass this afternoon.
The VHF radio “rang” this afternoon. It does
this whenever someone with digital selective calling (DSC) calls us. We only have
two numbers programmed in, and only one boat is in the Bahamas, so it had to be
“Born to Cruise.” This was our first voice contact with Wayne &
Jill who are from Raleigh and kept BTC at Northwest Creek in New Bern.
this whenever someone with digital selective calling (DSC) calls us. We only have
two numbers programmed in, and only one boat is in the Bahamas, so it had to be
“Born to Cruise.” This was our first voice contact with Wayne &
Jill who are from Raleigh and kept BTC at Northwest Creek in New Bern.
Fixed the latch on the companionway door using a screw
to replace the broken handle on the barrel bolt. This will keep the hatch from
sliding open in rough seas. Went for 48 hrs without running the generator, but
all that computer time and winds under 12 kts lead us to run the Honda again this
afternoon.
to replace the broken handle on the barrel bolt. This will keep the hatch from
sliding open in rough seas. Went for 48 hrs without running the generator, but
all that computer time and winds under 12 kts lead us to run the Honda again this
afternoon.
The moon was reflected in the lid of the barbecue as
we grilled burgers for dinner. The other vision while grilling was that of the
anchor just off the port stern quarter of the boat. Still getting used to
anchoring where the wind and current oppose. At least it appeared well buried.
we grilled burgers for dinner. The other vision while grilling was that of the
anchor just off the port stern quarter of the boat. Still getting used to
anchoring where the wind and current oppose. At least it appeared well buried.
New fishing regulations went into effect here this
week. Non-residents can no longer take conch. The language also sounds like
spearing of fish or crayfish (lobster) is now illegal. Sent an email to the
fisheries office for clarification on the last points as the language was a bit
unclear.
week. Non-residents can no longer take conch. The language also sounds like
spearing of fish or crayfish (lobster) is now illegal. Sent an email to the
fisheries office for clarification on the last points as the language was a bit
unclear.
Temps have fallen under 80 for the first time since
we’ve been in the Bahamas. It is 75 degrees as I write this an hour after
sunset. Starting to ramble about the weather, so must be time to sign-off.