Today My Darling Wife got to the Bahamas, and she is now back with me on our little boat :)
After a late start from Alan's Cay (we were stuck on a sand bank at low tide, so had to wait while the water rose. eventua;ly we got away at 12:12
Motor sailed up to Nassau, run, taxied, to the airport and found Greda sitting quietly reading her book.
We now are having tea and ZOO biscuits.
Cool
Thursday 25 June 2015
Monday 22 June 2015
What a Wonderful World !
Just Fantastic, Amazing, Unbelieeevable....... :)
Today we sailed up to Big Majors Spot. ( 24 11,01 N ... 76 27,49 W )Where Pigs roam wild on the beach. (and swim out to great you )
We had to check them out real close, so we dingy ed over and fed them a few apples. They are quite friendly, and persistent, but really quite polite.
There is a family of about 15 that we met, some braver than others. The big ones swam out and pushed the dingy around, while the others just stood on the beach waving. They are some of the biggest Pigs I have ever seen.
There are also quite a few chickens, but none that I saw swimming.
On the anchorage around here we are by far the smallest boat. There are another 8 boats, ranging from 75 ft to 150 ft, but none with sails. (Ag shame )
The trip around the island from the East side where we entered in to the Island chain between two Islands, was quite nerve wrecking as we draw 1.9m and the chart reads 1.8m in many areas we passed. Most of this time we had a reading of 0.2m under the keel. That is really not alot.
Alex and James hang onto the stern ladder to watch the depth, and direct me if we are about to run aground....again !
This is The Bahamas, so we spend plenty of time doing this. (running aground, and hanging onto the ladder )
The water is so clear and warm that it is no hardship. All smiles!
They also comment on every Ray, Shark and Crab they see.....and sometimes climb back up real quick if a Barracuda is stalking them. There are some real big Cuda here, like 2m big.
Tomorrow we will do some diving before cruising up to Alan's Cay where Iguanas rule. It is the only Cay where this peculiar Iguana is found.
So apart from the incredible water and diving and fish and sun and beaches and wonderful weather, there is also some interesting stuff !
Chat Soon
Rob
Today we sailed up to Big Majors Spot. ( 24 11,01 N ... 76 27,49 W )Where Pigs roam wild on the beach. (and swim out to great you )
We had to check them out real close, so we dingy ed over and fed them a few apples. They are quite friendly, and persistent, but really quite polite.
There is a family of about 15 that we met, some braver than others. The big ones swam out and pushed the dingy around, while the others just stood on the beach waving. They are some of the biggest Pigs I have ever seen.
There are also quite a few chickens, but none that I saw swimming.
On the anchorage around here we are by far the smallest boat. There are another 8 boats, ranging from 75 ft to 150 ft, but none with sails. (Ag shame )
The trip around the island from the East side where we entered in to the Island chain between two Islands, was quite nerve wrecking as we draw 1.9m and the chart reads 1.8m in many areas we passed. Most of this time we had a reading of 0.2m under the keel. That is really not alot.
Alex and James hang onto the stern ladder to watch the depth, and direct me if we are about to run aground....again !
This is The Bahamas, so we spend plenty of time doing this. (running aground, and hanging onto the ladder )
The water is so clear and warm that it is no hardship. All smiles!
They also comment on every Ray, Shark and Crab they see.....and sometimes climb back up real quick if a Barracuda is stalking them. There are some real big Cuda here, like 2m big.
Tomorrow we will do some diving before cruising up to Alan's Cay where Iguanas rule. It is the only Cay where this peculiar Iguana is found.
So apart from the incredible water and diving and fish and sun and beaches and wonderful weather, there is also some interesting stuff !
Chat Soon
Rob
Sunday 21 June 2015
Bahamas
Hello All,
We have been in the Bahamas for the last 10 days. FANTASTIC.
The sail over from Puerto Rico was very slow. No wind, so we motored for 2 days. Lucky I got some decent fan belts in Puerto Rico.
The ones I picked up in Antigua lasted about 5 hours each before shredding into little chunks (DAYTONA , REAL CRAP ! )
The first one that got shredded ended up between the timing belt and the gear. Lucky I didn't wreck my motor. That was in St Martin. Since then I have changed 5 belts.
All hopelessly ussless !
Then I got Dayco, Top Cog belts. which have been great so far. The first one has done 61 hours so far. THAT's Better :)
Hey we finally got to the BAHAMAS
The water is all I have ever heard about. Clear clear clear.
It is just a pity it is the start of Hurricane season. so we have had to hurry along toward USA.
Our stops so far have been
Mayaguana, where we checked in and met some friendly locals. Scully should be called on if ever visiting again to go bone fishing !
Aklin Island, Crooked Island, (hooked a Marlin for all of about 10 sec, as I was pulling in the lines, he jumped, shook and snapped the line, very exciting )Rum Cay, Conception Island, Long Island, (nice big Dorado, which I ate )Stocking Island, and Lee Stocking........so far.
The diving is fantastic. Lobster out of season, pity :( as there are plenty. but there is the most beautiful coral and loads of fish, and always a barracuda watching.
We are going to meet Gerda at Nassau on the 24th, then head further north for about a week before crossing to the USA.
This is sent via HAM radio, so no pics, sorry!
As soon as I get an internet connection I will post some.
Chat soon
Rob
We have been in the Bahamas for the last 10 days. FANTASTIC.
The sail over from Puerto Rico was very slow. No wind, so we motored for 2 days. Lucky I got some decent fan belts in Puerto Rico.
The ones I picked up in Antigua lasted about 5 hours each before shredding into little chunks (DAYTONA , REAL CRAP ! )
The first one that got shredded ended up between the timing belt and the gear. Lucky I didn't wreck my motor. That was in St Martin. Since then I have changed 5 belts.
All hopelessly ussless !
Then I got Dayco, Top Cog belts. which have been great so far. The first one has done 61 hours so far. THAT's Better :)
Hey we finally got to the BAHAMAS
The water is all I have ever heard about. Clear clear clear.
It is just a pity it is the start of Hurricane season. so we have had to hurry along toward USA.
Our stops so far have been
Mayaguana, where we checked in and met some friendly locals. Scully should be called on if ever visiting again to go bone fishing !
Aklin Island, Crooked Island, (hooked a Marlin for all of about 10 sec, as I was pulling in the lines, he jumped, shook and snapped the line, very exciting )Rum Cay, Conception Island, Long Island, (nice big Dorado, which I ate )Stocking Island, and Lee Stocking........so far.
The diving is fantastic. Lobster out of season, pity :( as there are plenty. but there is the most beautiful coral and loads of fish, and always a barracuda watching.
We are going to meet Gerda at Nassau on the 24th, then head further north for about a week before crossing to the USA.
This is sent via HAM radio, so no pics, sorry!
As soon as I get an internet connection I will post some.
Chat soon
Rob
Wednesday 10 June 2015
Arrived in The Bahamas
Hi,
Now I am beginning to understand why I built our boat.
This place is Truly MAGNIFICANT. (22 21.40 N.... 72 58.73 W )
We are anchored Mayaguana Island, Abraham's Bay, after a 4 day sail up from Puerto Rico. Dropped anchor in 3m of crystal clear water, and went for a swim in 34 degC water with about 60m of visibility.
You can study the sand on the bottom while standing on the deck. :)
Chat soon (with pics )NO No No, not of the sand, Silly!
Rob
Now I am beginning to understand why I built our boat.
This place is Truly MAGNIFICANT. (22 21.40 N.... 72 58.73 W )
We are anchored Mayaguana Island, Abraham's Bay, after a 4 day sail up from Puerto Rico. Dropped anchor in 3m of crystal clear water, and went for a swim in 34 degC water with about 60m of visibility.
You can study the sand on the bottom while standing on the deck. :)
Chat soon (with pics )NO No No, not of the sand, Silly!
Rob
Sunday 7 June 2015
To The Bahamas we GO !
Hi Again,
We have left for the Bahamas from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Our exact position is 20 deg 44.6 N .... 69 deg 15.08 W for those of you that like to look at Google Earth.
There is nothing here except Beautiful Ocean.
If I were to describe the Ocean here in one word it would have to be
Absolutelyfantisticallybeautifullyamaizingblueclear.
Yes that would just about cover it.
I have never seen such clear blue water in all of my life.
Unfortunately right now there is NO wind, so we are motoring along at all for 4 knots. Now this is not fast. It Landlubber terms. 7km per hour.
Jo Berg to Cape Town in 8 days. But it is wonderful to be out here.
The last 48 hour we have covered 225 NM, Alex and James and Myself have been taking turns on watch, but now also we have a active AIS. so other ships out there can see us on their chart plotter, and no longer only by radar. It is rather nice to see how they avoid you, by altering course a few degrees long before you can even physically see them. This we know as we too can see them on our chart plotter.....mmmmm !
No ships to worry about right now anyhow.
We should arrive at Mayaguana, on the 9th (of this month I hope! :)
22 20,41 N..... 73 01,36 W
Till then, All the Best
Rob, Alex, James,
Crew on SV "Margie"
We have left for the Bahamas from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Our exact position is 20 deg 44.6 N .... 69 deg 15.08 W for those of you that like to look at Google Earth.
There is nothing here except Beautiful Ocean.
If I were to describe the Ocean here in one word it would have to be
Absolutelyfantisticallybeautifullyamaizingblueclear.
Yes that would just about cover it.
I have never seen such clear blue water in all of my life.
Unfortunately right now there is NO wind, so we are motoring along at all for 4 knots. Now this is not fast. It Landlubber terms. 7km per hour.
Jo Berg to Cape Town in 8 days. But it is wonderful to be out here.
The last 48 hour we have covered 225 NM, Alex and James and Myself have been taking turns on watch, but now also we have a active AIS. so other ships out there can see us on their chart plotter, and no longer only by radar. It is rather nice to see how they avoid you, by altering course a few degrees long before you can even physically see them. This we know as we too can see them on our chart plotter.....mmmmm !
No ships to worry about right now anyhow.
We should arrive at Mayaguana, on the 9th (of this month I hope! :)
22 20,41 N..... 73 01,36 W
Till then, All the Best
Rob, Alex, James,
Crew on SV "Margie"
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