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DATE: April 1, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Monument Beach anchorage, George Town, Exumas
COMMENTS: We had a great day at the beach and then had dinner at Chat N Chill.
DATE: April 2, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Monument Beach anchorage, George Town, Exumas
COMMENTS: Today was a work day. We spent the day doing laundry, email, fueling up and taking on water. In the afternoon, we attended another ARG meeting.
DATE: April 3, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Monument Beach anchorage, George Town, Exumas
COMMENTS: Toby did some preventative maintenance work on the boat during the day. Mary & Mick on M/V Escargot joined us for dinner on the boat.
DATE: April 4, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Monument Beach anchorage
COMMENTS: We spent the day at Flip Flop Shop beach and in the afternoon we went to another ARG meeting. Today was possibly the nicest weather day we have had in weeks—the winds finally calmed down!
DATE: April 5, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Monument Beach anchorage, George Town, Exumas
COMMENTS: We went fishing today and caught a 38” Mahi. Luckily, we had another calm day weather wise. Mary & Mick joined us for sundowners on our boat in the evening.
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DATE: April 6, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Exuma Docking Services Marina, George Town, Exumas
COMENTS: We moved into the marina so that we could easily receive Mike and Kelly when they arrived from the airport! We cleaned all day and planned for their arrival. We had dinner at Peace and Plenty while waiting for their 8:30 pm flight. Their flight was delayed in Miami but due to poor service on our satallite. phone, they could not let us know that their flight was changed. They arrived around 9:30 pm and we were thrilled! .
DATE: April 7, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: St. Francis Marina mooring ball
COMMENTS: Mike was anxious to play volley ball at Volley Ball Beach. We spent time shopping before we left Exuma Docking Services Marina. Mike & Kelly wanted to pick up some souvenirs to take home to friends and family. There weren’t enough people to play volley ball so Mike, Kelly, Toby and I played spades on the beach. We had dinner at Chat n Chill.
DATE: April 8, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: St. Francis Marina mooring ball
COMMENTS: Toby, Mike, & Kelly went snorkeling in the morning and then we all headed to Volley Ball Beach for Mike to play volley ball with the more advanced group. Kelly, Toby, & I cheered his team on! Later, Kelly jumped in and played a few games. They had a great time except Mike hurt his big toe. Playing barefoot in the sand can still cause injuries.
DATE: April 9, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: St. Francis Marina mooring ball
COMMENTS: We packed a lunch and headed for Flip Flop Shop beach for a day of spades & darts. Kelly took a short nap in the hammock. I shelled and then we took a nice walk.
DATE: April 10, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: St. Francis Marina mooring ball
COMMENTS: We all hiked up to the monument at Monument Beach. What an incredible view. We got lots of pictures of the anchorages and the ocean side. We collected lots of special shells for our collections. We decided it was such a calm, lovely evening that we grilled steaks on the sundeck and had a wonderful evening.
DATE: April 11, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: St. Francis Marina mooring ball
COMMENTS: Toby down loaded our pictures from the camera and we all enjoyed viewing our escapades. Barb & Andy on the S/V Moxey whom Mike had made friends with 2 years ago on the volley ball court came over for dinner. We spent a lovely evening together catching up on the past 2 years. Barb & Andy are just the greatest.
DATE: April 12, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: St. Francis Marina mooring ball
COMMENTS: Mike felt his toe had healed enough to play regulation volley ball so he & Kelly took the dinghy to Volley Ball Beach at 9 a.m. Mick & Mary picked Toby & I up for a day of fun and barbeque potluck at Flip Flop Shop. We had dinner at Chat n Chill again.
DATE: April 13, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Emerald Bay Marina & Resort
COMMENTS: Mike & Kelly took a local bus ride to the resort. They wanted to taste the local color of the Exumas. Toby & I took Moon River to the resort. While traveling, we caught a 24” Black Fin Tuna!! Toby has really enjoyed catching the big boys!! We met Mike & Kelly in the afternoon at the Four Seasons Resort. It has a beautiful beach and pool. We felt very elegant and pampered. Obviously, we had fresh tuna for dinner and Kelly, not being a fish eater, had a steak.
DATE: April 14, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Emerald Bay Marina & Resort
COMENTS: We spent the day at the Four Season’s Beach & Resort. Later that evening, we had dinner at the Four Season’s and played the slots at their casino. We had so much fun!!!
DATE: April 15, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Emerald Bay Marina & Resort
COMMENTS: Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Mike & Kelly at 6:30 a.m. We will miss them before they even reach the airport! But we had a great time having them with us, and we so look forward to their next visit.
The morning and early afternoon was then spent doing laundry, grocery shopping and preparing the boat for Jason & Debbie’s arrival at 3:30 p.m. today. We had dinner on the boat and just caught up on our lives for the past year. Jason & Deb took a walk but were really ready to turn in for the night around 11 p.m. as they were on PDT coming from San Francisco. They had spent the night before in Nassau but played late.
DATE: April 16, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Emerald Bay Marina & Resort
COMMENTS: Many photos were taken today. The beaches are beautiful and not crowded at all. We spent the day at the pool at the Grand Isles Resort. We ate dinner on board and had a wonderful visit with Debbie & Jason.
DATE: April 17, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Emerald Bay Marina & Resort
COMMENTS: We took many more photos of the beach and surroundings at the Four Season’s Resort. The pool chairs actually have areas that you feel like Cleopatra! She would have loved this place. Marcia was our special attendant and she was terrific!!!
DATE: April 18, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Monument Beach anchorage
COMMENTS: We reluctantly left Emerald Bay and returned to George Town. We fished along the way but felt no joy in catching anything. It was a smooth ride though so we were thankful for that.
DATE: April 19, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Volley Ball Beach anchorage, George Town, Exumas
COMMENTS: We had a great day hiking up Monument Hill and then shelling on the ocean side. We had many photo opp’s and found many neat shells. In the evening we went to an ARG meeting.
DATE: April 20, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Volley Ball Beach anchorage
COMMENTS: After a delightful day at Flip Flop Shop Beach, we took Jason & Deb to St. Francis Marina for their regular Friday night Trivia competition. We didn’t win but we didn’t come in last either. We had fun and were able to introduce the kids to some of our good friends.
DATE: April 21, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Volley Beach anchorage
COMMENTS: We had a great day at the beach and at 5 p.m. headed for St. Francis Marina for their famous barbeque.
DATE: April 22, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Volley Ball Beach anchorage
COMMENTS: We spent the day swimming and enjoying friends, Jason & Debbie. We decided to eat at Chat N Chill. Debbie & Jason had the famous Chat N Chill ribs. They both agreed that they were just about the best they had ever had. Jason and Deb made several Bahamian friends and enjoyed the day & evening immensely!
DATE: April 23, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Volley Ball Beach anchorage
COMMENTS: Jason & Deb headed for Volley Ball Beach while Toby & I headed for Flip Flop Shop Beach to help take down all the tables, benches, & decorations. We also had a special farewell luncheon with our great friends Mary & Mick and Wilma & Gene. We were able to talk Jason & Deb to extend their trip a week to experience the Family Regatta ( the true Bahamian sailing regatta)!
DATE: April 24, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Volley Ball Beach anchorage
COMMENTS: Today was pretty much a wash for fun. It took most of the day on Wifi at JK Enterprises trying to change Jay & Deb’s flight reservations. We did some provisioning also, so not all was lost.
DATE: April 25, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Volley Ball Beach anchorage
COMMENTS: Jason & Deb visited the local shops and straw market to pick up some souvenirs for themselves, family, family & friends. They bought us Family Regatta tee shirts which will definitely be worn this week. They also bought me a beautiful Hamburger Bead bracelet. Later, we attended an ARG potluck. Debbie really wanted to race in the Family Regatta. Oliver announced over the VHF radio that some Bahamian boats needed a few crew members so we promptly answered and got Debbie on an A-Class boat from Nassau named Pieces of Eight. We were so excited, we could hardly sleep. This is like a chance of a life time. Deb grew up sailing with her dad and was thrilled to be sailing again. We were thrilled for her!
DATE: April 26, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: George Town Exuma Docking Services Marina
COMMENTS: Debbie was so excited to be racing! The Bahamian sailboats are quite different from the normal sailboats we are used to. They have narrow boards that slide out where as many as 6 crew members sit. They sit out over the water on these boards providing counter weights to keep the boats from capsizing. Also, if any crew members fall off these boards into the water, the boat is automatically disqualified! You have to check out our pictures on our photo gallery to appreciate what I am saying. It’s a beautiful sight to say the least. Pieces of Eight started out in 1st place. They didn’t win the race but made a great showing! Later, we enjoyed all the partying and Jason & Deb told me they closed down Peace & Plenty dancing and making many Bahamian friends. Toby & I went to the temporary reopening of Two Turtles which is one of our favorite places.
DATE: April 27, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Exuma Docking Services Marina
COMMENTS: We spent the day enjoying the food and music of the Regatta. We are so glad that we stayed a week longer and that Jason & Deb did as well. Lots of dancing again and just getting in with the wonderful culture of the Bahamians.
DATE: April 28, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Exuma Docking Services Marina
COMMENTS: What a thrill we had watching Debbie race again on the S/V Pieces of Eight. Oliver on S/V Dejarlo also crewed again. Tonight was the last night of the Regatta so you know it was party time. There was a major parade performed by the Bahamian Police Band. They performed for about and hour and it was awesome. Then, they had the Awards Ceremony at 8 p.m. Afterwards, there was lots of dancing in the streets and celebration beyond belief. We had a wonderful time.
DATE: April 29, 2007
MILES: (1765)
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Monument Beach anchorage
COMMENTS: Unfortunately, Deb & Jay had to leave. It was a wonderful visit for all of us but all great things must end. We will miss them so much. We moved to the anchorage for the night and plan to start heading back north in the morning.
DATE: April 30, 2007
MILES: (2016) Emerald Bay is only an hour or so away from George Town but we meandered a bit to do some fishing!
ANCHORAGE/MARINA: Emerald Bay Marina
COMMENTS: Well, the fishing was a real success as we caught a 42” Mahi while traveling to Emerald Bay!!!! We now know we won’t starve! Tee hee! We did laundry and some serious boat cleaning during the day and then attended a dock party in the evening.
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