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We are now in the Bight of Acklins anchored at Jamaica Cay with Dream Weaver. Not another boat or light in sight. The sky is clear so the stars are brilliant as are Venus and Mars (at least we think it’s Mars). Working hard at relaxing under the p…

Acklins

We  decided a night crossing would be best, in order to leave in the light and arrive in the light meant we could go really slow, save a bunch of fuel and just enjoy being at sea on a beautiful night, I just love night crossings and offshore anywa…

On to Acklins

We  decided a night crossing would be best. In order to leave in the light and arrive in the light meant we could go really slow, save a bunch of fuel and just enjoy being at sea on a beautiful night.  I just love night crossings and going of…

The Ragged’s

What can I say that you do not already know? Spent a week here with Karin and Paulo on Dream Weaver, Flamingo Cay, rolly but beautifull. Conch off the back of the boat. Buenavista, awesome! Hog Cay “mini GT” twelve boats, great hospitality.Yes remote, …

The Ragged’s

What can I say that you don’t already know? We spent a week here in the Jumentos and Raggeds with Karin and Paul from ‘Dream Weaver’. Flamingo Cay is rolly but really beautiful with conch right under the boat. Buena V…

Red Shanks

We are now in George Town at Red Shanks. We had lunch at Peace and Plenty with Bill, Ann and Sarah from ‘Ann Louise’ as well as with Paul and Karin from ‘Dream Weaver’. Picked up some supplies on the way back and met sailor Ted, a Jument…

Pan Fish

We are at anchor at Big Galliot Cay. Paul says let’s go fishing, the tide is going out. We use white jigs tipped with bits of shrimp and reel in wahoo, snapper, grunts, porgies and hinds. Fun and tasty to boot. Ah! The Bahamas!

Red Shanks

We are now in GT, Red Shanks. Had lunch with Bill, Anne, Sarah and Karin & Paul at Peace & Plenty. Got some supplies, met sailor Ted a Jumentos Veteran. Might go to Thompson Bay Sat, then on to the Jumentos if thevweather is favorable.Bill and …

Pan Fish

We are at anchor, Galliut Cay.Paul says let’s go fishing, the tide is going out, white jigs tipped with bits of shrimp. Yahoo, snapper, grunts, porgies and hinds. Fun. Tasty. The Bahamas!

She blew last night!

25kts gusting 30-32 @ Sampson Cay, a little rocky but a good night at anchor just the same. It’s cool and still a bit breezy this am. We depart with Dream Weaver, going to stop near Blackpoint Settlement, a real Bahamian village with really nice p…