December 23, 2011
Finally, we have a break in the Wx where the winds have veered around to the ESE and moderated. We departed the marina at 0645 hrs this morning and motored out of Chub Cay Bay for a direct course of 120 degrees for Nassau Harbor. We weren't planning on going here but the weather has been unfavorable so we had very few other choices . Since Christmas is so close we wanted to be in a place where we could contact our family and friends. Finally, the Eastern end of Nassau Harbor provides a channel that can be navigated into Exuma Sound. This area is strewn with reefs and coral heads and requires very careful navigation. Once we have cleared this obstacle into Exuma Sound we are on our way towards the Windward Passage. There will be anchorages on Cat Island and Long Island while we wait for a Wx window. Once we leave Cat Island there should be no more stops until we make landfall at Port Antonio, Jamaica. This was Earl Flynn's stomping ground in a past era.
Back to motor sailing: the wind was right on our nose so it was motoring all the way. The seas started off at 4-5' but as we approached New Providence Island they dropped off to 2-3'. Overall it was a fast passage and we made fast at the Nassau Harbor Club Marina at 1515 hrs.
It's a little rolly-poly in the harbor but we'll make do until Monday when we plan to sail to Highbourne Cay (24 deg. 42' N x 76 deg. 49' W) which is the Pass into Exuma Sound. This pass requires a Wx window so we could be held up once again.
Merry Christmas to All.
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