North to Abacoe

Fri, May 24th-Lynyard Cay, Abacoe

 An early start with calm seas and wind finds us motoring north crossing the shipping lanes in the NE Providence Channel. The weather comes on at 6:30 on the SSB radio and the prediction sounded great, but as we entered the open ocean thru Egg cut dark clouds on the horizon had us questioning this report. A swell running in from the east makes for a rolly ride. After a day spent dodging numerous thunderstorms we arrived at Little Harbor inlet only to find it obscured by a heavy thundershower. Rather than attempt this cut with low visibility we stayed offshore until the storm had passed.    Anchored for the night at 4:30 and enjoyed a quiet evening under clearing skies.

Sat- Marsh Harbor

   With a strong east wind we had a great sail north in the protected Sea of Abacoe under reefed main and partial Jib. Anchored in Marsh Harbor by lunchtime and were surprised to find numerous other cruisers still there. A trip to the supermarket for fresh veggies then on to the liquor store for a case of our favorite rum to bring home.

Sun thru Thurs- Treasure Cay
     Once again a prediction of stormy weather is controlling our plans. The winds are expected to build into the 20 to 30 kt range with numerous t-storms thru the week. We fly north under reefed main and partial Jib making the anchorage at Treasure Cay in record time.  This is one of Chris' favorite spots with a protected harbor and use of the resorts facilities. Our days have been spent walking the 3 mile pristine beach, biking around between showers and generally being lazy. Cabin fever has definitely set in but it looks like we are stuck here for at least a few more days.