South to Georgetown, Exuma

Stocking Island looking south

Sat April 30th-

Another sunny warm morning found us heading south while the wind and waves are tolerable even though we are still heading into the wind to close for real sailing. Motor sail on the open waters of the sound to Georgetown/Stocking Island. Arrived at the anchorage in time to see the last race of the regatta. This was the final race for the largest boats and even though we didn't try to get close it still looked like a wild time. The waterfront was a real zoo with all the spectators partying. Anchored for the night at Monument Beach.

Class a racing sloop(note crew hiking out on planks)


Class c boat

Andros (in foreground center) anchored off Hamburger Beach

Sun thru Tue-

The wind is blowing like mad again and we have not ventured into town as it's a long dingy ride across choppy water. We have kept ourselves entertained wandering about the island exploring beaches. Cocktails aboard Amata Marie with Jim and Nancy made for a pleasant evening.

Monument Beach Anchorage

Wed-

The winds have abated and it was a mass exit of boats leaving the anchorage to head north. We moved to the exposed anchorage off of town for shopping, laundry, wifi, water and fuel. As I write this we are enjoying lunch prior to finding the Laundromat and bank. Georgetown is a very boater friendly town and even though the winter season has ended their are still over 100 boats at anchor.

Thur-

Another lazy day spent enjoying the great beaches and wandering the island trails. Spent a pleasant evening with Sara and Trevor, a young couple sailing out of Tennessee on a Hunter 27.

So many beaches, so little time!

Fri-
Looks like the winds will finally calm down so we anchored off of town to top off fuel and water and pick up a few fresh veggies. Anchored for the night at Sanddollar beach so we would be close to the south entrance.