Navigator Adventures

Sometimes the story takes an unexpected turn.  Of course, when you make plans for a trip like this you work through a lot of details: places you want to visit; things you want to do; people you want to see.  We knew there would be surprises.   Weather conditions we could not anticipate; keeping supplied with fresh food; mechanical issues with the boat; navigation issues, etc.   You just have to do your best to work through.  But on this leg of the journey we have encountered something totally unexpected.  On Easter evening, while we were still at the Hope Town Marina, an unfortunate incident was unfolding at the other end of the island.  A husband and wife left the Abaco Inn after dinner and climbed aboard their dinghy, heading back to their boat anchored offshore.  The woman fell overboard in the dark.   Her husband tried to rescue her but the engine would not start.  The current swept her away and he was forced to paddle...

After making the double crossing (Exuma to Spanish Wells to the Abaco's) we had thought to enter Little Harbour.   Little Harbour was not only the first good protection after the long open water crossing; it was also reputed to be one of the most quaint towns in all the Bahamas.  But as we approached the end of the crossing, along with the 15 other boats we had been in company with, we heard on the radio that all the mooring were taken.  So instead we anchored about 2 miles to the north at Lynyard Cay.   We ended up spending 4 nights there.   The first couple days were pleasant and we relaxed and enjoyed some good weather after having pushed hard the previous 3 days.  We took the dinghy over into Little Harbour twice to explore.   It is a really beautiful spot.  A very small village, very laid back and very quaint - living up to the billing "One Particular Harbour".   We walked around, saw the Johnson Foundry (establi...