Day 28

I was awakened at 5:30 by boat movement. The winds had picked up and we were rocking! Harold got up, too, and by the time we had a cup of coffee, we were pulling the anchor. Harold was determined we would cross today.

Conversation 10 minutes out:
Harold: If we had stowed the motor on the dinghy and put the davit down we wouldn’t be rolling so much.
Kay: Yeah, we should have done that.
Conversation 20 minutes out:
Kay: Here is the plan – we are going to West End and getting a slip at Old Bahama Bay and we will cross tomorrow.
Harold: Yes, dear.

The seas were 2-3 and choppy and coming on our rear quarter and the autopilot had a hell of a time keeping us on course. We got into Old Bahama Bay about 11 and about the time Jamal had helped us get tied off we heard on the radio “Double D, we would like to clear customs and take on fuel”. Double D is Debbie and Dave from the Moorings, who are known to us through the whole dog walking thing, and they have Kiri and Scott, parents of Angus, on board with them. We spent some time together while they cleared customs and got fuel, then they were headed out for Green Turtle. Although they are a much faster boat than we are, Green Turtle is about 100 miles from here. I hope they make it!

After they left, we got the motor down into the cockpit and lowered the davit. We had Jamal bring 2 bags of ice so the beer and the CC would get chilled. Got our suits on and headed for the pool. This is an exquisite resort. It is totally secluded, and they have every amenity you could want – even a lady with a massage chair poolside. We went to the Tiki Bar and ordered lunch, and soon our dockmates showed up at the bar. We conversed with them while enjoying a drink and lunch, then swam for a while. Back on the boat it is nap time! Now it is time to wash the boat, secure the last few items and get ready to cross early tomorrow. It’s been a great trip!!!!