After Treasure, we sailed down to Man-o-War and spent a rolly day and night at anchor as the large offshore swell wrapped around both sides of the island. We thought we’d be protected but there was no escaping it, so after work we headed for the lee of Elbow Cay. We found a good spot […]
We were curious to finally visit Treasure Cay after having spent so much time in the Abacos and never having gotten there. We’d heard mixed reviews post-Dorian and were looking forward to forming our own opinion. We cautiously made our way in on a rising tide. The channel is narrow with obvious shoaling – charts […]
We left the anchorage at Egg Island with the sunrise along with a fleet of at least 6 other boats, which continued to grow throughout the day. The wind was right on the edge of where we’re willing to fly a spinnaker, and we later kicked ourselves for not rigging it. The wind started out […]
After making the run up from Hatchet Bay, we spent a rolly night at Meeks Patch and were really surprised at all the boats there. I suppose it’s that time of the season when Spanish Wells tends to fill up. We got a slip for the week at Spanish Wells Yacht Haven – between a […]
Congratulations to Cole Brauer on becoming the first American woman to sail solo, non-stop around the globe via the three great Capes and for her second place finish in the Global Solo Challenge! While this is so very loosely related to our journey, her journey deeply touched me and I wanted to share and celebrate […]
It was hard to leave Warderick Wells behind, but we were up with the dawn to depart as soon as the sun rose. We had a 50 nautical mile (as the crow flies) beat ahead of us, so an early start was key. We raised a reefed main in the channel where seas were lumpy […]
Top reasons not to visit: “Established in 1958, the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park is the first marine reserve in The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean. Covering 112,640 acres of land and sea, it is renowned for its breathtaking beauty, species biodiversity, secluded beaches, amazing views and safe anchorages. Throughout the park you can […]
After two weeks on anchor and hardly any time ashore, I’ve come to realize this is actually one of the very best parts of cruising. I’m loving the slow pace and can’t imagine anything better. We have easy access to gorgeous, empty beaches with uninterrupted sunset views. Before the moon rises, the sky is pitch […]
Before work on Wednesday morning, we made our way down to Current Settlement, at the infamous Current Cut. Current Cut is a small break in the northwestern side of Eleuthera that allows boats safe passage into the Bight of Eleuthera and access to the main part of the island. Currents rip through here at speeds […]
We live in a tiny home, and what we bring aboard matters. When outfitting a boat, there’s so much to think of – gear, spares, provisions – and it all takes up space. There are very few things aboard Windara that don’t serve a purpose, and we’re constantly revisiting what’s aboard and what we really […]