Yes, Georgetown, Exumas is my present home. Whitewing is in a very well protected hurricane hole on a mooring. All the boats here survived hurricane Irene with winds over 120 knots. Hope we all have a mild hurricane season. We did have quite a waterspout the other day . It did not cause any damage but did show us the strength and quick developing nature of these storms. This photo was taken close to my mooring off St. Francis Inn.
Kalik is the beer of the Bahamas...It sells for $4 or $5 at the beach bars, $45 a case. It comes in light, regular, gold, and now a lime flavored. My friend Jane Hardison loves this beer, and I as well am enjoying it. Here it is at Chat and Chill Beach , waiting for me to finish it.....Cheers.
Welcome to Georgetown. It is nice to see handpainted signs. This one welcomes you from the dinghy dock behind the Exuman food market, a popular well stocked store. In other islands the vegetables and fruits are dependent on the delivery of the mailboat. With over 400 sailboats in the winter months , the store is able to stock good, fresh food.
Chat and Chill is a very popular beach bar in Elizabeth Harbour, Georgetown. My morning routine is to kyak, walk on the exuma sound beach, kyak over to Chat and Chill, chill out and swim. Then I kyak back to my mooring a short distance away. Here is my chair by the water. On Sundays, Chat and Chill have a pigroast. It is visited by many tourists and regulars. Nice place to be.
Here is the entrance to the dingy dock. The speed limit is 3mph....and it is quite shallow. Many nights upon leaving the village, swells are coming in and I know I am in for a wet ride across the harbour to my mooring.
Yes,there are mangroves in the Bahamas. I found these in the lagoon and was reminded me of Davis Island YC and the many mangroves around the property. Very peaceful and serene, not many manmade noises .
Here is the inside of Chat and Chill.... Instead of burgees, tshirts are hung all over the bar. Quite a following. The conch salad is fresh and delicous. The beer is cold!!
Another beach bar in same area is Big D's. He has done a great job and also specializes in local seafood and conch. It's a nice place to bob, cold beer in hand in the water chilling. I think I am getting the hang of it....
Below is an old homestead I found while kyaking early morning. The foundation looks good, but the timbers are rotten. I wonder if I can afford to make it liveable?...Not!
Here is my home for hurricane season. The mooring is triple screwed to a bed of limestone and I sleep good at night. It is in a hurricane hole and is close to the opening for some breeze. A popular blue hole cave is closeby and is inhabited by a large school of beautiful fish.
I am enjoying the peace and quiet of the anchorage , and the cloud watching is superb
Imagine my surprise when I took a beach path and was greeted by this beautiful beach on the Exuama Sound. The sky and water change daily and is very interesting to behold. I snorkel the reef when conditions allow and am enjoy the variety of fish. Any suggestions for a name?...
Thanks for visiting me in Georgetown. I will have further blogs on Staniel Cay, Allen Cay, Nassau, and more as I explore Georgetown, Exumas, Bahamas. Til then, I hope you all get out on the water and enjoy.
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Say Hello to Mia...our youngest visitor of the trip...She is one and is totally at ease on sailboats. Quite the cutie .......jpg)
Sundowners aboard Whitewing...Mia's parents were on their way back to the states and enjoyed the anchorage and gathering for the sunset.
Here we are again,Capt. Andy and I found lobster in some ledges just offshore...Free diving and using a hawiian sling or pole spear is allowed in the Bahamas....
Many boats from surrounding cays, and even from Georgetown, come visit the colony of iguanas in Allen Cay. The lizards get fed daily and are sometimes aggressive , demanding food. Watch your fingers....!.jpg)
Capt. Andy strikes again...Nice job Andy....dinner on it's way. Only six lobster per person daily limit....two is more than enough for a crew of three.
This small beach is used by the cruisers in Allen Cay. Beautiful area, clean water, abundant sealife. It's just a bit rolly on the hook and the current runs strong , moving the boat at night and making us check our holding. Small price to pay ...
We entered the busy Nassau Harbour in early afternoon and found our way to a slip at the Nassau Harbour Club. Here we see an anchorage in the shadows of the large cruise ships. Anchoring here one is exposed to current and the bottom is full of junk to entangle your anchor. 
The Mailboart supplies the other islands with much needed food, supplies, etc. When it arrives, the barren shelves once again have fresh produce, fruit, and meat. You can also order liquor and goods in Nassau and have it delivered on the mailboat for a small fee. It is the lifeblood of the smaller islands. 
The Atlantis Marina and Resort rises up on the northern side of the island. It is quite impressive with its casino, marina, underwater viewing tanks, and beaches and bars. 
Under the bridge to Atlantis, is an area known as the fish fry. Here we see one of the many working conch boats that dock and sell their fresh seafood from makeshift stands. At night, it's a food festival environment. Yummy.
The Poop Deck is a local favorite and the seafood is fresh and good. Here we see the staples of the Bahamas.....snapper, conch, stone crabs. Lobster is also readily available. 
Friends of mine, Kat and Bud on "Kats Kradle", having spent many years here in the Bahamas, recommended Goldies for the conch salad. It is also in a fish fry, but more established, built up dining areas. It was worth the cab ride. Here is my friend Capt.Andy McDonald....other crew member Debbie Shackelford took the picture. We had a great trip over from Stock Island...good to have friends aboard!
Breakfast aboard "Whitewing"....our motto was who is better than us"....plus we're on vacation. !!
Another beautiful sunset at Staniel Cay, Big Major Spot
/bSailing takes many forms here in Bahamas. A group of dinghy dames came and sailed their sunfish a good distance to Black Point and also to Sandy Cay. When the winds died, Bob was at hand to assist in the tow...
Our dingys are our transportation. Here we see various types and models. I recommend the largest and highest horsepower you can accomodate. A hard bottom rib type around 10 to 11 feet with a 15 horsepower engine seems to work well here.
Beach gatherings complete with sunsets, food and music are a great way to meet other cruisers and get off the boat for an evening. Here at Big Majors Spot, some cruisers have created a nice spot with a fire it, picnic tables, etc. We had over 20 boats represented and a great time.
Big Major Spot is known for the wild pigs that swim off the beach to dine from cruisers boats. Often, cruisers will actually swim with them and pet them while on the beach. Here is Bob and Peg with friends continuing the traditon. They are fed constantly and seem to enjoy the visit
The Thunderball Grotto was used in the filming of the James Bond film..."Thunderball". Once you dive under the entrance, you are treated to a wonderful large roomlike chamber full of fish and opening to the sky . Young folks have been seen jumping from above. The best time to visit is slack tide, you have about an hour to enjoy before the current starts to rip. Bring some cereal to feed the beautiful fish. 
MahiHere is a day's catch of Mahi Mahi, or the fish dolphin. We trolled at 8 knots with frozen ballyhoo. When one is on, it is kept in the water and the others in the school can then be hooked as well..Thanks to Bob and Peg for the fish that did not get away. 
Kalik is the beer of the Bahamas...It sells for $4 or $5 at the beach bars, $45 a case. It comes in light, regular, gold, and now a lime flavored. My friend Jane Hardison loves this beer, and I as well am enjoying it. Here it is at Chat and Chill Beach , waiting for me to finish it.....Cheers.
Welcome to Georgetown. It is nice to see handpainted signs. This one welcomes you from the dinghy dock behind the Exuman food market, a popular well stocked store. In other islands the vegetables and fruits are dependent on the delivery of the mailboat. With over 400 sailboats in the winter months , the store is able to stock good, fresh food. 
Chat and Chill is a very popular beach bar in Elizabeth Harbour, Georgetown. My morning routine is to kyak, walk on the exuma sound beach, kyak over to Chat and Chill, chill out and swim. Then I kyak back to my mooring a short distance away. Here is my chair by the water. On Sundays, Chat and Chill have a pigroast. It is visited by many tourists and regulars. Nice place to be.
Yes,there are mangroves in the Bahamas. I found these in the lagoon and was reminded me of Davis Island YC and the many mangroves around the property. Very peaceful and serene, not many manmade noises .
