On Sunday morning, 19 February, after the Valentine’s Party we left as it was good winds to sail to Georgetown, we anchored overnight firstly at Flamingo Cay, and the second night on the bank near to the the Cut.
Our buddy boat was Dale on MokaKat, and thanks to him for this photo and video below.
Going thru the Cut at 8.30am High Tide
Nicholas being vigilant and following a previous route of ours. We had 30cm under our skegs at the shallowest over the Hard Bar.
We anchored at Sand Dollar Beach, Stocking Island, George Town, amongst 350 other yachts.
By sheer good luck, as there was a ‘hole’ close to the shore, and we anchored one yacht behind the Piano Boat. David hosted one of his iconic concerts. Cruisers in their dinghies come and raft up with libations and snacks and enjoy his music for 90 minutes. We were lucky to be able to sit in our Fly Bridge and hear the superb music.
It looked like a City at night
Wednesday was Registration for the Cruisers Regatta, and I went ashore to Chat n Chill to register Meshugga for a few events.
First up on Thursday was the Poker Run, and we met all the other Cruiser contestants at Chat n Chill to receive instructions for the Game.
Our crowd
Map of where we had to go to get our Poker Cards. The participants have no order in which to go to collect Cards
Everyone sets of in their own dinghies to the various Bars and Restaurants to collect Poker Cards
First up is Splash in Augusta Bay
By this time is around noon, and beers all round
Next was a ride south to February Point, straight into the wind and swell, so we all got a little wet
Local Kalik Beers, and we chose the Rusty Anchor Restuarant as our Lunch stop
Next up is Georgetown, and the Exuma Markets dock is pretty full of Dinghies
Our first stop is the Peace and Plenty Hotel
Cocktails, Frozen Mango Daiquiri for me and Frozen Mojito for Nicholas
In between there were additional stops at Shirleys, Eddie’s Edgewater and Choppies to collect more Cards. Libations flowing freely at all.
And then it was across the bay to Kahari Resort, Peace n Plenty Beach Club
I was asked by the Bar staff to exchange caps….
Maragaret of Loco Lola 111
Lastly back to Chat n Chill at 4.30pm to see who had the best Poker hand to win a bottle of Local Bahamian Rum.
Meshugga did not win. We had Two Jacks and Two Tens……. Four Queens won! Fun Day
Friday was the Variety Show, where Cruisers show off their talents in a 2 hour concert. More Loads of FunIan of Loco Lola 111 with his band of Cruiser musicians (my video is too large to upload 🙁)
Amy and Guy
Amy with JellyBean
The weekend was the Big Boat Races in the Bay, which we did not do, big heavy cat that we are. But Saturday was the Fun Boat Parade, and once again we were anchored in a great place with the procession coming directly in front of Meshugga.
Dressed as Port and Starboard
Having a Whale of a Time
Dressed Yacht
Halloween and not sure
Dressed Trawler
Not sure
Sunday will be fun, Kieran arrives….
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