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January 17, 2006
Lyford Cay, New Providence Islands, Bahamas
Well, the window opened, and we jumped. Straight into rough seas and strong winds. Not exactly what the weather predictions suggested. Rough seas on the Exuma Bank are bad news. In a little more than 2 metres of water, rolling off a 2 metre swell can place the keel firmly on the bottom. We didn't touch once.
We found the entrance to the Lyford Cay Marina (we were here in late June), thanks to a dive boat placed firmly on the reef (which wasn't there in late June). Placed there thanks to a failed engine and 60 knots winds during the same storm we endured in Exuma Park two days ago. It was disturbing to see the surf crash all over the boat, as we wiggled our way into the channel in 35 knot winds.
We have several friends to visit here, the running is excellent, the grocery provisioning heavenly. Next weather window, we will head north for Port Lucaya, just east of Freeport on Grand Bahama Island.
The Bahama Islands were named from the spanish 'baja mar' or shallow sea. No blinkin' kidding!
Posted by dave at January 17, 2006 06:37 PM