April 1, 2012 Sunday

Hello and it's good to be back!  Some of the reasons my writing stopped include old tired computer, remote uninhabited islands in the Bahamas with no service and so many perfect days in paradise!


We are in Man of War Cay, Bahamas.  We arrived at West End and cleared customs at the Old Bahama Bay Marina Saturday, March 10.  What a site for a destination wedding!  The course across the Bahama Bank included several days of uninhabited islands with no services.  Verizon has not provided service on my smart phone yet I'm paying for both usage and data.  Sounds like a refund to me!  I am disappointed I was unable to continue the blog.  I'm using a borrowed computer from our Buddy Boat the "Patty Ann."  This marina has free wifi so I want to let you know I will do my best to write if at all possible.

Captain Sid at top of mast-maintenance

Matt flies in to see us this Tuesday and will spend a week cruising with us.  Sailing, fishing, snorkling and rum drinks are on the agenda!  We are in what is called the "Hub of the Abacos."  There are several islands surrounding us.  All are great places to see and spend some time!

Fiu at rest Man of War Marina

The water here is so clear!  You can see the bottom at twenty some feet below.  Many places are surrounded by water less than10 feet deep.  It was difficult to cruise at 6 knots in only 7 feet of water!  The islands are low profile and the wind blows almost all the time!  We have had two strong weather fronts since arriving.  That means sudden and intense winds as high as 40+ knots.  Fiu is a great ship and she weathers the wind quite safely and we feel secure. Most days the temperature is in the 70's the sun is hot and the breeze keeps us cool.

Great Guana Cay from Whale Cut

There is so much I want to say but such a problem getting it sent along.  I can't afford a new computer just yet so I will try to write when possible.  We have had so much fun, adventure and great weather!  I understand the weather at home has been unusually warm with little snow.

We are both healthy and glad we were able to make this cruise.  We will return home the middle of May.

Captain Sid

I seem to have little control over how these pics are displayed!