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Details of passages.

Nice Sail on Bight of Eluthera

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Captain

With a rather gusty wind from the East, from 14 to 23 kts, we set sail from Hatchett Bay to Glass Window just a few miles NNW along the protected waters of the bight. As you can see, it was … Continue reading →

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Clarence Town, Long Island to New Bight, Cat Island

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Captain

After taking on basic provisions at Clarence Town and experiencing the sand bores, shallow bay and blue holes, we made a brisk sail to Rum Cay, anchoring well before dark in Port Nelson. Again, the reefs were severely damaged by … Continue reading →

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Jumentos and Ragged Islands in Southern Bahamas

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Captain

We headed for the Jumentos and Ragged Islands after leaving Georgetown, Exumas, planning to take the shallow Crab Cay cut at high tide. Although the cruising guides and charts indicated we’d have 1 foot under the keel, we did not … Continue reading →

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Friends in the Exumas

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Captain

We found our HHN sailing friends, the crews of Mahina and Pearl of Penzance, quietly anchored in the lee of Big Majors Cay, providing them with a glorious sunset entrance. Soon after anchor, we were joining them for sundowners… for … Continue reading →

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Night Shift

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Captain

After a very brief stay in Marsh Harbour to replenish supplies and visit with friends aboard Zingaro, we made our way South toward the Exumas. We planned to arrive at Fleeming Chanel in daylight, thus our sunset departure into the … Continue reading →

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S/V Fin, Brunswick, GA to Christmas in the Bahamas Dec 2018

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Captain

At 18:15 on Dec 22 Fin again slipped dock lines, this time from Brunswick Landing Marina with full tanks and plenty of stores aboard. The refrigeration was working well enough to do a decent provisioning in Georgia. Again we were … Continue reading →

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S/V Fin, Morehead City, NC to Brunswick, GA – Dec 2018

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Captain

On Dec 15, with provisions, fuel and water aboard, Fin slipped the lines from Yacht Haven Marina in Morehead City, NC shortly after 10 am. Our plan was to continue down the ICW as conditions in the Atlantic were still … Continue reading →

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S/V Fin, HHN to Morehead City, Dec 2018

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Captain

Following is the beginning of a brief log of sailing vessel Fin with Captain Derek, first mate Christina and myself as experienced crew. Fin is a well equipped Perry designed Norseman 447 cutter rigged sloop. We hope you enjoy this … Continue reading →

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Good morning Caribbean!

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Sandy Bottom

In contrast to the arriving cold front in Marineland, FL, I awoke almost too warm for clothes. There was a nice cool breeze drifting through the boat as my eyes opened. “Where am I?” I wondered. The sun was coming … Continue reading →

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What a beautiful day!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Sandy Bottom

I awoke to a chill from the North early this morning. The temperatures dropped about 30 degrees F from last night. It was dark and cold on the boat and I could not sleep. I fixed a hot cup of … Continue reading →

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