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Free Showers

     We woke up this morning with a plan, but before we discuss the plan let’s regress.  We returned from Long Island in the Bahamas to George Town on Saturday January 22nd and anchored at Red Shanks.  Then the weather wen…

Green Flash

     There is a optical phenomena that most boaters have seen or have heard about.  It usually occurs over water as the sun sets on the horizon.  It can also happen at sunrise over water, the moment before the sun breaks t…

Another Great Anchorage

     In Florida, there is a boater’s destination called Velcro Beach.  Actually its rightful name is Vero Beach, but many boaters who have stopped there for visit call it Velcro Beach because you get attached to the place and i…

Long Island’s Eastern Coast

Photos of Long Island’s Eastern CoastAbove photo – Sharon taking a break in the shade.Above photo – the seas were calm but they were still rolling onto the beach.Above photo – looking north.Above photo – Bob watching the waves roll in.

Salt Pond Sunset

   Above Photo – Last night’s sunset at Salt Pond, Long Island, Bahamas

She’s A Lady

     Having left The Marina at Emerald Bay yesterday, we anchored once again in Elizabeth Harbour at George Town.  It sure felt good to be cruising and on the hook again.  However, before we left the marina, we had a blowo…

Rage

     In the following photographs there is a certain appeal of the seas that have been blown by the winds and crashing onto the coastline.  But from a boater’s aspect it is something you don’t want to get caught in.  The B…

The Non-Technical Stuff

     When the weather has you hunkered down and you have a great WiFi signal what do you do?   You make changes to your blog.  We have added a “PROFILE” gadget and a “FOLLOWERS” gadget.  Trust me that’s what they…

Turtle

Saw this guy swimming around in the marina.

Outstanding Chef

     It has been 2 days since we arrived at The Marina At Emerald Bay.  We are getting very spoiled with the free showers and the great lounge for the boaters.  There is also a billiards room and a social room with a small…