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Norman’s Cay

Predictions were for winds in the 20 kt range. Up anchor at around 10 and we headed south for Norman’s Cay, arriving just after noon. The weather was changing as predicted, we had some rain squalls on the leading edge of the front, nice job of rinsi…

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Allan’s Cay

We contacted the other boats Monday afternoon, and decided that our best option was to leave Nassau in the morning. Mystic Moon took the lead, and the rest of the Selene contingent followed along. We had ourselves a convoy! Five boats in all, 43, 48, t…

Back to Black Point

Tuesday, March 1, 2011, Day 156, Linda’s Birthday. We had planned to depart early to make Black Point Settlement today. Ken tried to start the gen-set. It wouldn’t crank. With much help from Kyle and Linda, we diagnosed the problem, which inclu…

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Rose Island (Nassau)

 

 

Mystic Moon & Maerin

We had a restful night at the Berry Islands Club moorings, the pups got a walkabout in the morning before we left, and we dropped the mooring at 0815 and headed for New Providence. Since we had s…

Stocking Island / George Town Revisited

Saturday, February 26, 2011, Day 153. We are back in George Town to meet Kyle and Anita Tomorrow. The voyage up from Thompson Bay was quick thanks to a favorable northwest current. We anchored near the western end of Sand Dollar Beach, near Volley…

Return to Thompson Bay

The winds finally let up, after 10 days, at Hog Cay allowing us and many others to make a break for another anchorage. Because of the forecast of E-ESE winds we decided to go to Double Breasted Cay. Although the area looks small on the charts – it ac…

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Crossing the Bank

Internet availability has been sparse, so the past few posts have been uploaded at one time.
We departed Bimini Friday, 2/25 along with Celebrate and Mystic Moon and made the 12 nm cruise to Cat Cay where we anchored. Honeymoon Harbor is just a few mi…

Thompson Bay, Long Island

Wednesday, February 23, 2011, Day 150. What should have been a tough day was actually quite nice. Navigating around numerous obstructions in three foot seas headed directly upwind, should have made this a tough day. We had a very pleasant cruise.At …

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Crossing to Bimini

 

 

Dog park last night

We finally pulled the anchor loose from the bottom at Miami Beach after having said our farewells to the dog park gang, and headed for Key Biscayne Tuesday afternoon. We had a very easy cruise, and ar…

Road Trip to Oaxaca

The bus ride was long, but well worth it to experience the marvel of the city of Oaxaca. Fellow cruisers told us the trip was a must-do, and they were right.I know, we keep saying everyplace is the best. But Oaxaca truly is our favorite city in Mexico….