Let Freedom Ring
Freedom is a fascinating and powerful construct. As people living in the United States, it’s a word we use like running water – often without worry of ever being without it. Today we collectively gather in spirit across this great…
The Return: Compass Cay to Fort Lauderdale
FROM: The Captain - After weeks of wind in the Exumas the forecast finally shifted and a pattern of settled weather was arriving allowing us to start making our way back to the states. We needed three good travel days…
Warderick Wells to Compass Cay
FROM: The Captain - Conditions: Cloudy with some showers, some lightning. Winds from the south/southeast 15 mph. 2 foot head-sea. Distance traveled: 16.3 nautical miles Time underway: 2 hours 28 minutes Average Speed: 7 knots Max Speed: 10 knots Fuel…
The Elusive Wild Sand Dog
Somewhere in the Exumas lives the Wild Sand Dog. We were lucky enough to capture him in his natural habitat, frolicking in the powdery sand at Highbourne Cay. Have you seen this elusive creature? Please be sure to see the…
Highbourne Cay To Warderick Wells
FROM: The Captain - Conditions: Mostly cloudy. Winds from the north/northeast 10 mph. 2 foot following sea. Distance traveled: 31.4 nautical miles Time underway: 3 hours 20 minutes Average Speed: 10 knots Max Speed: 15 knots After saying our goodbyes…
Nassau To Highbourne Cay
FROM: The Captain - Conditions: Sun & clouds. Winds from the south/southeast 10 mph. Some medium chop to start then calmer. Distance traveled: 37.5 nautical miles Time underway: 4 hours Average Speed: 9.3 knots Max Speed: 11.2 knots Fuel used:…
Chub Cay To Nassau
From: The Captain - Conditions: Sun and clouds. Winds from the south-southeast 10-15mph, seas 2-4' on the nose diminishing to 2-3's about halfway through. Distance traveled: 38.7 nautical miles Time underway: 3 hours 3 minutes Average Speed: 12.6 knots Max…
Bimini to Chub Cay
From: The Captain - Conditions: Sunny and warm, winds and seas calm. Distance traveled: 87.2 nautical miles Time underway: 8 hours 53 minutes Average Speed: 10 knots Max Speed: 16 knots We were off the docks at 7:06am with a…
Fort Lauderdale To Bimini, The Bahamas
From: The Captain - Conditions: Clear in the morning, sun and clouds in the afternoon, spot showers. Winds from the Southwest 5-10 mph. Seas initially 2-3 feet, then 2 foot easy swells in the Gulf Stream. Distance traveled: 53.3 nautical…
Fort Lauderdale – Bahamas Prep
We had a very busy few days in Fort Lauderdale that were jam-packed and flew by quickly. A handful of boat projects, Jasper’s vet appointment to complete his Bahamas paperwork, a few hours in heaven (West Marine’s behemoth Fort Lauderdale…
