Owen Symington

Reserved a mooring ball for a week to stay here while visiting with our family coming in from Toronto. Windy day, picked up ball in a 22kt gust, almost lost the boat hook but Owen was able to motor forward and I managed to save the hook and get the lines through. All secure, mooring field is pretty bouncy from wind waves and boat wakes but wind is supposed to settle later today.

It was a bumpy ride, winds stayed a little south of east which made it a close hauled motor sail in 12-18 kts. Waves were 3-5 feet with a short period. A couple waves came right over the bimini. Having a blast exploring the Exumas with our friends James & Jaqueline on Esmeralda. Arrived in Georgetown area and anchored off Stocking Island just before the Monument waypoint. Looking forward to seeing family here arriving on Sunday!

Winds SE 14kts gusting 18, waves 2-3 feet. Beautiful hot sunny day. Motor sailed into the wind. Moved south on the inside while we’re waiting for better wind direction and sea state to make the hop down to Georgetown. Bottom here is a little rocky but found a good patch of sand to set the anchor well.

Great sailing day. Close hauled, port tack all the way until close to Black Point. Arrived with Kismet and Esmeralda. Beautiful anchorage, near town.

Great close hauled sail. Sailing with James & Jaqueline on Esmeralda, both making our way to Georgetown for next weekend to meet family. Beautiful day. Another gorgeous anchorage behind a very large mooring field. Took the dinghy over to the park office and hiked up to Boo Boo hill. Spectacular views. Mooring balls in the narrow River close to the park office are in very pretty area.

Easy sail on Genoa only for short distance to anchorage just south . First stop in the Land & Sea National Park. So excited to meet up with our friends from home James & Jaqueline on Esmeralda! Very shallow entrance to anchorage, anchored in about 9’ at high tide. Looking forward to exploring this area.

Beautiful day, light winds about 8kts. Short sail over to Norman Cay Anchorage. Followed Aquamaps routes and waypoints as Navionics looks like it’s too shallow but no problems getting in with Aquamaps. Made friends at last Anchorage who have just arrived here too and are coming over for drinks. Louis & Chris on SV Jenny Lind with crew member William. They had the water maker part we needed and we were able to fix the water maker yesterday!!! They needed a fuel filter which we didn’t have but have ordered to home for Alison to bring down in a couple weeks. Thanks Alison 😉

Downwind sail with 18-20kts most of the way. Waves were bigger than forecast with a short period so not very comfortable. Motor sailed because we couldn’t get a good angle to keep the Genoa filled. Timed the cut to avoid wind against current but it was still lively with the east winds. Anchored off a beautiful beach, hot, sunny, and windy day.

Very calm, hot day on the water. Arrived at the beautiful Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina for an early birthday celebration. Three beaches (Sunset beach, Sunrise Beach and a good snorkelling beach), a pool, restaurant and bar, store and dive shop. Friendly staff. Marina fees include use of all resort amenities including bicycles, paddle boards and kayaks. Very quiet, not very busy, lots of slips available. Met a nice couple docked beside us on S/V Isle of Misfits (Matt & Rob).

We had fair winds and following seas today. A beautiful gentle down wind sail south along the west coast of Eleuthera Island. Morning started off with three dolphins escorting us for at least 15 mins. Winds picked up and we had 16-18kts from the NW as we arrived at Governors Harbour so we opted for the more protected anchorage behind Levi Island. Stunning water colours and we’re the only boat anchored in this beautiful bay. Will have a long dinghy ride if we decide to go explore the town. Sailed here with Duane who opted for anchoring closer to town.