Bimini  to Compass

Moving on from Bimini, we left for Cat Cay in the afternoon of 1/11/13 for a short haul to Cat of 14 Nm.  It turned out to be a very rough one as the wind clocked to the South and on the nose.  Taking the dogs ashore after dark Bill and I managed to get wet as well as I stumbled getting in and fell on Bills knee.  I believe I either bruised or cracked a rib and it is still bothering some2 weeks later.

   We headed for Chub Cay at 0430 on Sunday, a trip of 76 Nm from Cat, and arrived at 1730. Francie manage to catch a 36” Barracuda which we tossed back for fear of the poison some of them carry. Reading the chart book and listening to the weather we thought that another early run was in order.  We should have waited a day as the wind clocked around to “on the nose” for another rough ride to Nassau 33nm away. We arrived  at  Goodman Bay at low tide and located a good spot that we would not get caught high and dry.  We were anchored down in time for lunch.  The dogs were overjoyed with the beach and running room.

    We moved to Nassau Harbor to wait out another front from the North on Wednesday.  We filled with fuel and water, did some grocery shopping, and of course managed to stock up on some other boat supplies at the nearby  marine stores.

    Friday AM we departed for Allen’s Cay to visit the Iguanas  and stay away from the strong Northerly’s . We tried a little fishing, but not the catching part.  We celebrated Bill’s birthday there with some brownies that Francie cooked and matches for candles. 

    We left Allen’s Cay and sailed to Norman’s Cay 11nm and arrived at So. Table Bay.  When the dogs  saw the beaches It was “We ain’t leaving”.  All of us enjoyed that bay, but the need to communicate  home brought us farther south to Compass  Cay on Thursday where we hope for some internet.

    Compass Cay is beautiful as usual, and Tucker Rolle and his grandson Trayvon are great hosts.  This Morning we actually harvested a few conch which will taste great.