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 […]
We spent a few nice days West End, and it was a nice way to kick off our season in the Bahamas. Saturday was supposed to be rainy and crappy, but it ended up being sunny and warm, making it a great beach day. We met Chris, one of the resort guests who was there […]
We had a slightly rolly, very rainy (at least on my watch) but otherwise uneventful crossing, and I had to slow down to keep us off the coast until sunrise. We anchored to set out fenders and raise the quarantine flag. It sounds silly, but I’m always excited to raise the Q flag – it […]