Nov 22- Nov 26, 2017 Stuart, FL to West End, Grand Bahama
From Stuart we travelled to North Palm Beach to await a weather window to cross to the Bahamas.
We anchored in Lake Worth and decided we should celebrate Thanksgiving while we waited. We found an upscale (of course, its Palm Beach!) Italian grocer, (Doris) who cooked complete holiday meals. With Dave and Cherie on Blue Sky and our Canadian friends, Andre and Manon on Blue Moon, we feasted and played Mexican Train Dominoes. Lovely surroundings amidst the modest homes!
After considering numerous weather sources, we decided to cross Nov 25! So we moved a bit further south to West Palm Beach and the Lake Worth Inlet anchorage to leave at first light. Blue Sky stayed behind with engine issues. It was very difficult to part with them after traveling so far together. Blue Moon became our new buddy boat.
With a mild WNW breeze, we headed out the inlet at 7am.
A 55 mile journey.
I said a prayer to my father and grandfather who were both sailors to look out for us and come along in spirit.
There were long rolling waves initially, and then choppy big square waves in the Gulf Stream. Rockin' and Rollin'! Some 10 foot waves, but never crashing, just up and then down in the trough of the wave. We didn't get sick, but felt pretty nauseated during the 25 mile passage through the Gulf Stream. The second half of the trip was much smoother thankfully! And we thought our little boat did great!!!
We arrived at Old Bahama Bay Marina and were in our slips at 4:30pm. Time to celebrate! Champagne and conch ceviche!
Went through Customs and Immigration. Here is the Bahamian flag we will fly for the next 3-4 months!
We explored the resort/marina. So happy to be here! Bought some fish from some local fisherman at the dock. Said goodbye to Blue Moon as we are traveling different routes.
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