East to the Exumas

Georgetown, Exuma
May 12th-16th
With the wind at our backs we set sail for Georgetown. The weather is predicted to turn nasty soon so we are heading for a protected anchorage. Large seas and strong wind on our stern made for a long trip as I had to be steering the boat thru each wave. Was a little nerveracking entering the harbor thru north channel rocks with the seas running but anchored in calm water off Sand Dollar Beach in the lee of Elizabeth Island by mid afternoon.
Spent Mothers Day hiking and hanging out on the beach. The next few days were spent anchored off of town so we could take care of chores- laundry, propane and shopping as we tried to avoid the worst of the rain.

May 16th-Lee Stocking Island
Motorsailed in light winds to the marine research center where we wandered about the mostly deserted facilities. Hiked the island and spent time on the beach.

May 17th- Musha Cay
Spent the morning exploring Normans Cay by dingy as the mosquitoes chased us off the island. Made our way to Musha Cay fishing along the way. Quiet beautiful anchorage but visits ashore to this exclusive resort are not permitted.

May 19-20th- Little Farmers Cay
Showers thru the day as we motor to Little Farmers. Coctails aboard with crew of Lamaru. Wander about town where all was quiet on Sunday afternoon.

May 21st- Big Majors Cay
Motorsailed north to piggy beach where there were 20 boats (half huge Yachts) anchored. Rainy afternoon with two big storms keeping us on watch much of the night. A few big boats dragging anchor made for an exciting time for some of our neighbors. Thankfully all was fine around us.

May 22-25th- Wardrick Wells
With more stormy weather predicted we decided to move to the protected moorings at the Exuma Park HQ. Windy and showers much of the time but we got to trade a bag of books at the office library. Hike up Boo Boo hill to fetch our boat sign so I could carve our new name and date. Most visiting boats leave a driftwood sigh on this hilltop cairn to mark their visits to this wonderful place. Drinks aboard with young newlyweds Dave and Janae from Wave Dancer. They were married during their extended cruise while in Little Harbor,  Abacoe.


May 26th-Hawksbill Cay
Sunny skies finally found us sailing north to Hawksbill Cay where we enjoyed the beautiful beach. After all the rain we have been having the bugs are fierce and we try to anchor a decent distance from the mangroves but still must be sure to have the screens in well before dusk.

May 27th- Allens Cay
Sail north trying to keep ahead of building storms. Anchor in the protected harbor with 5 other boats. We set 2 anchors as the tide rushes thru and there is very little swinging room. Protected iguanas call this uninhabited island home and draw many visitors here.