George Town 2013

Welcome Back....
George Town has been a real pleasant place to be since last June.  The Class C local bahamian boats raced here last month.  We followed them around in our dingys, what a treat.  They hike out on wood planks ,  human ballast extreme.

George Town Public Library
I volunteer here one day a month,  great place to meet cruisers and locals......Formerly a government building restored by cruisers .


 

Here is the famous straw market.  Locals weave baskets, make jewelry, sell t shirts, etc....

 

Fresh fish from the surrounding water.  I used conch guts for bait and was rewarded with these snapper and grunts.

 

 

 

 

 

I really enjoy having  fellow cruisers over on "Whitewing", a fine evening.

 

  This is the Exuma Sound from a nearby hillside.  Beautiful, clear water.......

 

 

 I was happy to welcome my friend Nancy, a sailor and fellow club member.  We enjoyed snorkeling, hiking and just relaxing in this beautiful country.

 

This has been my anchorage since  Nov....right off a beach bar,  quiet neighbors,  beautiful view .  Water depth is 13 ft.    pleny of chain out with my anchor...no problems.....

 

  Couch Surfing connects people with a spare bed or two, with world travelers seeking accomodations.  I hosted a couple from Germany and thoroughly enjoyed their company.  They traveled from Nassau on the mailboat, a 12hour trip .  Great adventure. 

 

 

As in most cruising areas, a local beach has been turned in a cruisers meeting place complete with firepit, picnic tables, etc....Here is a gathering at Queens Dock ...fun time....

 

  Davis Islands YC own Robert Hill teaching local high school students the adventure of sailing .  It was a windy day and Robert had his hands full.  I worked with the newbies in shallower water and really enjoyed the joy on their faces for first time sailors......

 

  The cruiser's regattae had many fun activities from sailboat races to volleyball.  Here my team is awarded first place honors in fun volleyball...fun.

 

  Santana's is a great beach bar about 30miles out of George Town, but the real gem is Ma  and here baked goods.  The chocolate rum cake was heaven...thanks Ma!

 

That's it for now...might do another post before I leave here...but I do plan on working my way south and east to eventually anchor in Luperon, Dominican Republic in early May. 

thanks for visiting my blog...Capt.Herman