We’re still in Rock Sound on Eleuthera, and we’re still under a 24 hour curfew. So far, there are 24 confirmed cases in The Bahamas and 1 fatality. Most of the cases are in Nassau, and fortunately, none in Eleuthera. The only out island with a case is Bimini. In addition to the 24 hour …
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March 27th update
We’re still anchored in Rock Sound Eleuthera. The number of cases in The Bahamas is now 9. Eight of the cases are in Nassau, and one in Freeport. None on Eleuthera or any of the other out islands. The 24 hour curfew is still in effect until 9AM on the 31st. Though, it sounds like …
24 hour curfew
The Bahamian Government has implemented a 24 hour curfew and closed all sea and air ports. There is also a travel ban in place within The Bahamas. We anticipated this happening and that’s why we left Black Point and headed to Rock Sound. Monday, we went to the ATM for cash, got groceries, and filled …
March 22nd update
A fourth infection has been verified in The Bahamas. The four cases are in Nassau and in the same household. The Prime Minister has declared a state of emergency, closed non essential businesses, enacted a nightly curfew, and banned non essential travel between the islands. Though we loved Black Point settlement, it’s not a good …
March 18th update
Sue and I are still in Black Point Settlement. Friends were scheduled to fly into Rock Sound Eleuthera Monday to meet us. We’ve been waiting at Black Point for the winds to shift from east to southeast so we could sail. Yesterday, their plans were cancelled and we’re trying to figure out where we want …
Black Point Settlement
We left Nassau Saturday morning and wanted to head somewhere remote. With the virus going around, we didn’t think hanging around a cruise ship port, international airport, and mega resorts like Atlantis and Baha Mar, was a good idea. The winds were right for us to go back to the Exumas, so that’s where we …
Exploring Nassau
For the last week, Sue and I have been staying at a marina in Nassau. Our friends, Paul and Bev, flew down from Chicago to visit us for the week. Unfortunately, a cold front came through the day they arrived so we couldn’t do much on the boat due to the cold and strong winds. …
Vacations Over
Sue’s short vacation from our long vacation is over and she’s back aboard. Bruce is back in Chicago. I had a great time during his visit and I’m glad he made it down. We didn’t make it as far was we hoped, but did the best we could with the winds we were given. Thanks …
Taking a break
Sue and I made it back to Nassau. She flew home for a week to take care of a few things. While she was gone, my friend Bruce flew down to visit and sail in The Bahamas. I’d been watching the weather all week and heading to the Exumas was the best option. Then the …
Long Island and Cat Island
We arrived at the town of Salt Pond, Long Island, late Saturday afternoon. Our plan was to go to Tiny’s Hurricane Hole, a bar / restaurant / laundromat, on Sunday to do our laundry. Tiny’s doesn’t open until 2PM on Sundays, so we walked around to check out the town first. Like Eleuthera, almost all …
The Tropics
We were in George Town for only four days but we had to do the “George Town Shuffle”. That when the wind changes directions and most cruisers move their boats to a more protected anchorage. I say most, because some have a prime spot they don’t want to give up and are willing to ride …
George Town Exuma
We left Emerald Bay and made our way to George Town. It was a short 10 mile sail, but long enough for us to make fresh water to top off our tanks. George Town is a major cruising hub and for many, this is their end destination. Many drop their anchor and stay in George …
Emerald Bay
We left the anchorage fondly know as “the bay of pigs” in Staniel Cay and headed for Black Point Settlement, which is a small town 10 miles away. It may only be 10 miles away, but the atmosphere is completely different than Staniel Cay. It’s more relaxed and easy going. Black Point has a large …
Staniel Cay
We left Cambridge Cay in the afternoon and made the short 10 mile trip to Staniel Cay. I had made pizza dough a couple of days before and it was ready, so it was pizza night. On our trip I was able to get the veggies ready while Sue stretched the dough. We didn’t bring …
Cambridge Cay
We spent the night at Highborne Cay after picking up my credit card and a couple of cold beers. In the morning, we headed to Cambridge Cay in the southern end of the Land and Sea Park. We arrived early enough to take the dingy to a snorkel site called the Aquarium. It gets this …
Kurt & Sue Sail 