Category Archives: Bimini and Beyond

NORTH ALONG THE INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY

Posted on May 3, 2014 by AFEICA

As I start to write this post we are crossing the Chesapeake Bay and headed to Deltaville, VA to Fishing Bay. We have completed the 1095 mile journey up the Intercostal Waterway. Well, not actually 1095 miles because we entered the Florida mainland … Continue reading →

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LESLIE, OUR DINGHY IS GONE!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by AFEICA

We spent 2 weeks cruising around the Abacos. On March 17th we arrived at Marsh Harbour and anchored in the bay. Snappas Bar and Grill had announced on the Cruisers Net, that they were sponsoring the world’s shortest St. Patrick’s … Continue reading →

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PREPARING TO LEAVE THE EXUMAS

Posted on March 26, 2014 by AFEICA

Wednesday, March 5, 2014 With nothing else pressing we went back to town today. Actually, I needed to pick up some fresh produce. This would probably be a good time to mention that when you shop especially for meats, it … Continue reading →

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SECOND TIME AROUND CONTINUED

Posted on March 6, 2014 by AFEICA

Monday March 3, 2013 What a pleasure to spend two quiet nights at anchor. Although the winds continued to blow we were in the protection of Stocking Island on one side and Great Exuma on the other. Sunday we took … Continue reading →

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GEORGE TOWN SECOND TIME AROUND

Posted on March 5, 2014 by AFEICA

“GOOD NIGHT MRS. CALABASH, WHEREVER YOU ARE” Oops sorry, THAT IS GOOD BYE CALABASH BAY!!! It rates right up there with our experience many years ago in Stokes Bay. Except there are no pies and no government dock! Only, much, … Continue reading →

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CALABASH BAY, LONG ISLAND

Posted on March 2, 2014 by AFEICA

So Monday morning the 3 boats headed out about 0715. Each one of us motoring until we got past the reefs. We were all motor sailing so we could put a charge into the batteries. Before long, we had a … Continue reading →

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CONCEPTION ISLAND

Posted on March 1, 2014 by AFEICA

We spent two night anchored off of Conception Island. https://www.bahamas.com/vendor/conception-island-national-park The island is totally uninhabited. There is not even a Cell Tower there. So you are totally cut off from the world unless you have a SSB Radio. Many of the cruisers … Continue reading →

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LONG ISLAND

Posted on March 1, 2014 by AFEICA

Early Sunday morning, February 16th, we pulled out of George Town destination Thompson Bay, Long Island. We had a very nice sail, hooked into another barracuda. Barracuda are fun to catch but they are not good to eat. Just after … Continue reading →

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GEORGE TOWN, GREAT EXUMA, BAHAMAS

Posted on February 28, 2014 by AFEICA

We mostly motor-sailed to George Town. Had another fish that got away. The motor ran fine. We chose to anchor just off of Monument Beach. There are a number of places to anchor here. As we were setting the anchor … Continue reading →

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BLACK POINT to BLACK POINT

Posted on February 18, 2014 by AFEICA

Friday, January 24, We left Staniel Cay to make the 8 mile trip down to Black Point on Great Guana Cay. The winds are still 15-17 kts out of the North. Black Point is the most populated settlements in the … Continue reading →

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