We motored most of the way across the gulf stream, but flat water there is my preference! Flat water is so much better than a rough crossing. Bill was able to put up the main for a while, but we noticed the battens we're falling out so pulled it in before we lost them!!! We had had the sails cleaned and had the batten pockets repaired in the fall. This was our first time sailing wih the new pockets, Sail care will be hearing from us.
We sailed with just the jib and were able to get 6 knots with the motor on too.
We arrived in Bimini negotiating the range finder and going in along the shore, We went into Bimini Blue Water Marina where we had stayed once before. It is a local marina with lots going on! People come form all over the island for their reverse osmosis water to drink and they have fuel as well. We put up our yellow flag when we came into Bahama waters and then after we docked, Bill took all our papers, passports and boat papers to customs and immigration. We pay for a cruising permit and then when he came back, we put up the Bahamas flag again!
The Marina is a friendly place with boaters coming by to say hello and locals helping with lines etc. A woman stopped by with conch and lobster salad. Bought 2 containers of lobster salad which we had with crackers on deck for appetizers. Mmmmm yummy! Enough for tonight too!
Had thought about going out for dinner here, but decided to relax and stay aboard.
We motored most of the way across the gulf stream, but flat water there is my preference! Flat water is so much better than a rough crossing. Bill was able to put up the main sail for a while, but we noticed the battens we're coming out so pulled it in before we lost them!!! We had had the sails cleaned and had the batten pockets repaired in the fall. This was our first time sailing with the new pockets. Sailcare Inc. will be hearing from us.
We sailed with just the jib and were able to get 6 knots with the motor on too.
We arrived in Bimini negotiating the range and going in along the shore, We went into Bimini Blue Water Marina where we had stayed once before in Alice Town. It is a local marina with lots going on! People come form all over the island for their reverse osmosis water to drink and they have fuel as well.
The Marina is a friendly place with boaters coming by to say hello and locals helping with lines etc. A woman stopped by with conch and lobster salad. Bought 2 containers of lobster salad which we had with crackers on deck for appetizers. Mmmmm yummy! Enough for tonight too!
Had thought about going out, but as the breeze died we took down the sail and taped all the battens with sail tape! Hopefully that will hold them in. Decide to just stay aboard to eat as we were both tired. Early bedtime.
Up this AM to beautiful sunrise, and great weather report from Chris Parker so we could go on and not worry about the front coming in as strongly or as soon. We had time to cross the Bahamas Bank. Left the dock after 8:30 this morning,
We are sailing east, and have been all day with all sails flying going 6 knots with 11 knots of wind in the sails. I don't have to do much except knit or write a blog and spell Bill at the wheel now and then when he needs a break. This is a perfect sail! Think of all the fuel we are saving using wind power! Love it...wonderful!
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