So after spending a nice stretch of time getting ourselves acclimated to island life once again in Bimini, we set off on Wednesday afternoon bound for New Providence Island. It was to be a wonderful overnight run that was spectacular. Nice following wind, seas not to big and a long enough sail to get us in to NPI around 1300 on Thursday. Our idea was to tuck in at West Bay which would offer nice protection from the north and the northeast winds that would sift through in the hours to come. Anchor down and some uninterrupted sleep for a couple of hours. We were one of three boats here....much different than tonight's 15 or so that have joined us. Always gives you a good feeling to have others in the same place for upcoming winds so that reinforces your decision to be there. Alone and......maybe you missed something in the forecast .
Our anchorage this morning....
8' of water and nice to see the anchor rode clearly as it disappears off to our anchor...
With the weather turning a bit dicey once again on Tuesday, we've made plans to spend Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at Palm Cay Marina on the southeast corner of NPI. This will give us a chance to do a solid charge with AC power to the batteries, some provisions and a new place to visit. Oh yes....an overnight tomorrow night in Nassau harbor should also be quite the adventure. Much different than tonight for sure. If the weather gurus allow, we'll head on south and east to the top of the Exumas chain mid next week.
We really feel like we are now where we are wanting to be.....
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