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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Travel Day Dec. 3, 23 (Fort Lauderdale to Bimini, Bahamas) Travel Day #42
Scott has informed that the Nebo device won’t work immediately in the Bahamas for tracking their location, so they’ve bought a Spot device for satellite tracking every 2.5 minutes. Limited posts are expected due to restricted WiFi availability, but satellite text messaging is possible. Their initial plan involves a 59.5 miles journey with weather forecasts…
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West Palm Pics
Before we set out for the Bahamas, I thought I’d share just a few pics from our time in West Palm Beach. We were so blessed to see some family in West Palm albeit a short visit. Time with them lifts me up. They are a source of joy and a wonderful example of living…
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Travel Day # 41 stats
Scott and his companion set out early, reaching Fort Lauderdale, a global hotspot for yachting. Despite some challenges including five bridge openings, extreme heat, and a malfunctioning AC, they made it to their destination slightly behind schedule. Notably, the task of navigating their vessel through the marina full of mega yachts ensured an adventurous day.
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Travel day Dec 3, 23 (West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale) Travel day #41
Scott here. West Palm Beach has been a wonderful. We could spend more time here as well. But, we need to move. Hopefully we can take off before 7:30 am. Don’t know how the bridges are and we have a lot of them we need to have opened. I would like to get to our…
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