Day 26

Up early – one cup of coffee before Harold says “Any time you’re ready.” We unmoored at 8 am and headed north. While on our way, cruiser’s net reports that Whale Cay Channel, the hairiest part of the trip is only 1-2 and choppy. Good news! We got through the “Whale” and headed north past Green Turtle and began thinking about how far to go today. We had quite a discussion about 100 mile days and crossing when I realized that we were talking about crossing Monday, when it has always been our intention to cross on Tuesday. So, given that extra day, we opted to anchor at Powell Cay. We got here about 11:30 with 35 miles under our belt. We were here coming in, so knew exactly where to anchor. There are rain clouds all around us! The Whale must be the rain demarcation for the Abacos! We had rain every night when we were here before and never had a drop south of the Whale! It is now 3 pm and we have had either sprinkles or downpours for the last three hours. We have done the moral equivalent of curling up in front of a fireplace and reading a book. Except our fireplace is the radar screen….When I was read out, I defrosted the frig. Yes, even the boat’s refrigerator needs defrosting! Tomorrow we will go to Great Sale Cay, then Monday to West End.