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     So much for the hidey hole for the last blow that came through the Exumas!  We anchored in an anchorage we used last year, between the Majors, just for the latest cold front.  It’s just north of Staniel Cay between Bi…

     Yesterday afternoon, after a few hours of beach combing, Sharon and I returned to the boat and within a matter of minutes decided it was time to move on.  We were at Plain Bay, our favorite Bahamian anchorage for the secon…

      Quite often you’ll hear us speaking about the weather and how moving the boat from one location to another is directly related to the weather.  The weather also plays a major factor while at anchor.  Especiall…

Pictorial essay of Farmers Cay 5Fs (Farmers Cay, February, First Friday, Festival)The competition arrives from Barraterre Clean startWarrior chasing SmashiesHermit crab racing at Ocean CabinFriday night open jam session at Farmers Cay Yacht ClubSaturda…

     This year’s 5Fs festival was a different festival (read party) than last year.  The new bar at the airport may have contributed to the shift in the party.  The race course is on the west side of the island next to the…

     We’re back at Little Farmer’s Cay for the 5F festival.  The 5Fs are – Festival, First Friday, February, Farmers.  As last year was our first trip to the Bahamas, it was also our first 5F festival.  We had a great…

Grotto on Rudder Cut CayAnother Grotto on Rudder Cut Cay

     I don’t claim to be a prolific writer or even an award winning blogger.  I just try to convey to family and friends how much damn fun we are having as full time cruisers here in the Bahamas.  Take for example this pas…