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Travel day Dec. 11, 23 (Hawksbill Island to Staniel Cay) Travel day #46
Scott here. The weather looks so much better today. Forecast at 13-15 mph with 2′ waves. After sitting at a beautiful island for a couple of days I guess it is time to go. It should be noted we didn’t go swimming due to the waves, wind, and current. Except for that time when I Read more
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Travel Day #45 stats
Scott recounts his adventure traveling from Nassau to Hawksbill Island and staying on a mooring ball for the first time. Despite challenging conditions, including intense winds and waves causing damage to their dinghy, they persevered. The beauty of the location, including a surprising encounter with a large turtle, made the journey worthwhile. The stay lasted… Read more
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Travel Day Dec. 7, 2023 (Chub Cay to Nassau) Travel day #44
We did not plan on traveling today, but the weather was the best it was going to be for a few days so we decided it was time to go. I am doing this off line so bear we me. Initial PlanDate: December 7, 2023Nebo Link: Click hereCrew: Captain Scott, 1st Mate Rita, & K9 JazzyStart Read more
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Travel day #43 stats
Scott and his crew sailed from Bimini to Chub Cay, a trip of nearly 11 hours covering 99.5 miles. They made the journey smoothly, enjoying changes in water depth and scenery, and even picked up some ocean debris including a sizable fender. Arriving at Chub Cay marina around 5:45 PM, they admired the local service… Read more
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Travel Day Dec. 5, 23 (Bimini to Chub Cay) Travel Day #43
Scott plans to travel nearly 100 miles east southeast into the Bahamas. The day will start early to accommodate Jazzy’s walk before departure. Scott and Rita explored Bimini and discovered a distinctive establishment with multiple businesses. The journey, conducted by Scott, Rita, and Jazzy, will take almost 11 hours with a potential hazard of missing… Read more
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Travel Day #42 stats
On December 4th, 2023, Scott, Rita, and their dog Jazzy traveled from the USA to the Bahamas. They planned on staying at Bimini Big Game Club Marina, but settled for Bimini Blue Water Marina due to high costs at the former. They completed customs and immigration procedures online, and are now certified to stay in… Read more
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