Wednesday 8 March, we left at 6am, prior to sunup, to sail to the Cut, as we needed to be there for High Tide at 8.45am. We made it and dropped anchor just north of the Cut at 8.15am and waited.
Leaving Monument Beach anchorage in the Pre-Dawn
We transited the Cut and headed south to the Ocean/Atlantic side of the islands for a faster sail, and hope to catch a Mahi-Mahi en-route. Whilst shopping at Exuma Markets, I had bought fresh produce for Karen on Sojourn so we headed to where they were anchored which was Little Ragged Island Cut (as opposed to Hog Cay Bay).
We had a great sail, and rounded the southern end of Little Ragged in darkness with our previous track and as luck had it, it was again High Tide when we got to Little Ragged Island Cut, and we could transit in darkness with our previous track and anchored at 9.30pm. A great days sail, unfortunately No Mahi-Mahi.
Next day, we popped round to Sojourn to drop of their shopping and later met ashore for Sundowners with all the yachts in the anchorage.
There is an unusually large amount of yachts in this anchorage.
Ashore, with Two of a Kind and Meshugga in the background
Since leaving here, the sun has moved further north, and now sets behind the landmass of Ragged Island. So, that means no more possibility of a Green Flash at this Beach gathering site.🙁
Living 24/7 aboard, means very little access to Beauty Salons. So here’s me doing a Home Facial
An afternoon of Mexican Train on Sojourn
Could not resist taking a photo of Meshugga as we are anchored behind Sojourn
Sun setting behind Meshugga, thanks Karen for the photo.
Another windless day, and we, Sojourn and us, went to the South end of Little Ragged Island and dived on all our favorite coral heads with no luck for lobster.
Suiting up
Beautiful clear water at slack high tide with nice corals
Blue Tang
Debating where to try next
Karen and Duane
Duane got a nice large lobster, apparently just ‘walking’ across the reef
Thanks Karen for the photo!
The wind being so light, we returned from the Southern end of Little Ragged on the outside/oceanside.
Nicholas and I decided to dive again on an outside reef, Karen and Duane went back to Sojourn, happy with their Lobzilla.
Nicholas diving deep, and checking out the holes for lobster
Mr Shark came to visit
Back aboard the dinghy, watching Nicholas dive
Lover’s Leap, from the Ocean side
Another Day, Another Perfect Sunrise
With no wind, you can ‘see’ the grains of sand and grass under our boat
The cookie jar is empty so it’s baking day. Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies, and Peanut Butter Cookies
Another Perfect sunset
Thursday 16 March. After all the days of NO wind, this is now the Calm before the storm. We have a front coming through tonight, and all the yachts have checked their anchors, and removed loose items lying around the deck so as not to loose them when the blow comes through around mid-night. The clouds have rolled in and the sun has disappeared.
From midnight through to 2am we had early 30 knots, gusting early 40 knots and all yachts held fast. Grateful for the rain to wash all the salt off the boat.
After the blow, our anchorage began to empty out. Here’s our friends Donna and Jerry on BlueJacket leaving. They’ll head north and onwards to Oriental in North Carolina.
St Patricks Day, and we suggested the remaining boats gather ashore to celebrate with Sunset Drinks, Snacks and a bonfire.
Nicholas and Karen starting the Bonfire. Karen and Nicholas in Green!
Michelle and Darcy of New Ambitions
Duane and Karen who came dressed for St Pats Day
Di and Bob of Two of a Kind, Michelle and Darcy of New Ambitions, me (in green shorts) and Nicholas, Duane and Karen (taking the photo) (Thanks Karen!). Our little tribe here is growing smaller each day.
Nice Bonfire
Di and Bob on Two of a Kind, going to Duncan Town’s Gun Dock to meet the Mailboat Capt C to collect their groceries from Nassau, and then onward to Hog and start their trip north back to Florida, USA
Great to have you back. Those cookies look yummy!!
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