Sophie left Spanish Wells on Friday, July 20 and arrived back in Marathon on Tuesday July 24th. The return crossing was mostly a motor. We sailed when we could, but winds were very light. Weather was a bit unsettled, with several thunderstorms in the area, but we were not hit with any until we were anchored at Rodriquez Key on Monday night, and they were not strong.
We tied up at our dock on Tuesday around 5:30 pm, secured the boat, called Customs to check in, showered, and made it to the Yacht Club in time to catch the Tuesday Night Buffet. It was fun to catch up on the news. On the day we arrived back in the States, 5 or 6 boats from the Yacht Club headed out to the Bahamas. We're hoping we hear about their trips here in the Blog.
- Bill Braught & Linda Presz
Friday, July 27, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
For those who prefer to be at anchor
Checking in at Morgan’s Bluff
Checking in at Morgan’s Bluff is an easy alternative for those who prefer to be at anchor and would like to avoid Chub Cay. Morgan’s Bluff has a very easy, straightforward entrance and a large anchorage. To check in, just dinghy in to Willie’s Bar, enjoy a cold one, and they will call the customs and immigration officer from the airport for you. Morgan’s Bluff has an abundance of free fresh water. It can be jerry canned out from the inner harbor, or, if you are brave enough, tie up to the big concrete dock when the water tanker leaves and fill your tanks from the hose there.
West Bay
We stopped in at West Bay, on the west end of New Providence. This is a large bay with a broad opening, and it’s only a quick hop from Morgan’s Bluff. There’s a public beach on the south part of the bay, but the rest of the shore is off limits – all private houses, and one very odd-looking resort on the north point.
Checking in at Morgan’s Bluff is an easy alternative for those who prefer to be at anchor and would like to avoid Chub Cay. Morgan’s Bluff has a very easy, straightforward entrance and a large anchorage. To check in, just dinghy in to Willie’s Bar, enjoy a cold one, and they will call the customs and immigration officer from the airport for you. Morgan’s Bluff has an abundance of free fresh water. It can be jerry canned out from the inner harbor, or, if you are brave enough, tie up to the big concrete dock when the water tanker leaves and fill your tanks from the hose there.
West Bay
We stopped in at West Bay, on the west end of New Providence. This is a large bay with a broad opening, and it’s only a quick hop from Morgan’s Bluff. There’s a public beach on the south part of the bay, but the rest of the shore is off limits – all private houses, and one very odd-looking resort on the north point.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Nassau, Unexpectedly
Sophie, with Bill Braught and Linda Presz aboard, usually avoids Nassau in favor of quieter spots in the Bahamas, but we have pulled into Nassau Yacht Haven Marina to make a couple of minor repairs (and to allow me internet access in order to prepare the next issue of the Bell!)
The weather could not have been better for our crossing. With light southwesterlies, we were able to sail across on a direct course! Sailboats NEVER have that kind of luck.
Nassau is the same noisy, bustling place we remember from the 21 years since we have been here, only more so. And, of course, there is all the glitz, etc., of Atlantis over on Paradise Island. I was delighted to find a Starbucks up the street. A cool frappiccino in their chilly air conditioning was a decadent treat.
We plan to continue up to Spanish Wells in a day or two, seeking quieter harbor and some good fishing.
The weather could not have been better for our crossing. With light southwesterlies, we were able to sail across on a direct course! Sailboats NEVER have that kind of luck.
Nassau is the same noisy, bustling place we remember from the 21 years since we have been here, only more so. And, of course, there is all the glitz, etc., of Atlantis over on Paradise Island. I was delighted to find a Starbucks up the street. A cool frappiccino in their chilly air conditioning was a decadent treat.
We plan to continue up to Spanish Wells in a day or two, seeking quieter harbor and some good fishing.
Fleet Fishing Tournament
The second quarter fishing tournament ends on July 28, and the concluding day will be a special one day tournament, followed by the awards dinner that evening. Full rules and sign-up sheet is on the club bulletin board. Five species do not have a weight fish entered as of this posting.
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