Tues April 22nd- Looks like the weather window that all the northbound sailors have been waiting for is finally arriving. Lite winds and calm seas are predicted for at least the next four days and we join the procession of boats staging to cross the gulf stream to FL and points north. Many northerners will head into the gulf stream and let it's 4 kt current carry them as far north up the US coast as the weather allows. Much of the chatter on the radio is french as the Canadiens have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this mild weather. We motor into lite west winds most of the day and anchor off of Foxtown, Abaco for the night along with 6 other travelers. Caught a big barracuda but released it since it was to big to safely eat. Explore the many rocky islets surrounding our anchorage by dingy spotting numerous turtles and small nurse sharks.
Wed-Off motor sailing west most of the day, winds built by afternoon and we were motoring into choppy seas. Decided to cut the day short and stop at Great Sale Cay. Finally a good day of fishing, A nice Spanish Mackerel followed by a huge barracuda(released), then a giant mutton snapper and lastly a jack. Anchored along with 40 other boats, (3 powerboats), all are headed for the east coast. This island is 30 mi from anything and uninhabited but a great stopover before heading out. At least a third of the boats are flying the canadien flag so have a long trip home ahead.
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| finally a great day of fishing |
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