Has been a long time between logs due to the inability to find free wifi and a broken PC. so I am doing this blog on the IPAD, but may be a little shaky on attaching pictures.
Been traveling with some friends, array andAnnette Carter from our previous trips
. they live in Stuart, Fly, not to far from Sally's house. they have an
Island Packet 40 footer. right now they are working on refrigerator issues.
We are at the happy hour at Scorpio's Restaurant. going to headband to the boat fairly soon as the sun will be setting soon
Joe
Friday, February 27, 2015
Saturday, February 14, 2015
In Nassau
Arrived in Nassau after spending the night on the Bank, spent Thursday night. The wind was light and the seas were pretty gently. We had motored 10 hours after leaving North Bimini. Then the next day we motored 9 more hours and arrived yesterday afternoon about 3 pm
We are staying at the Nassau Harbor Club which is in pretty good shape and being remodeled by the new owners. They are rebuilding the restaurant and bakery shop. The docks are in good shape, the showers are okay,
The good thing is that it is across the street from City Shopping Center, which has a large supermarket, Drugstore, Starbucks - with free wifi, and a ton of other stores. We are at the Starbucks right now.
I have included two pictures, one of Joy's fish that she caught on the way from BImini
The next photo is the side of the Norwegian cruise vessel which we passed in the Nassau Harbor
There were two large cruise ships in the Harbor yesterday
We plan on leaving on Monday for the Exuma chain. The weather's only bad spot is Wed and Thursday. Hopefully we can pick up a mooring.
Joe
We are staying at the Nassau Harbor Club which is in pretty good shape and being remodeled by the new owners. They are rebuilding the restaurant and bakery shop. The docks are in good shape, the showers are okay,
The good thing is that it is across the street from City Shopping Center, which has a large supermarket, Drugstore, Starbucks - with free wifi, and a ton of other stores. We are at the Starbucks right now.
I have included two pictures, one of Joy's fish that she caught on the way from BImini
The next photo is the side of the Norwegian cruise vessel which we passed in the Nassau Harbor
There were two large cruise ships in the Harbor yesterday
We plan on leaving on Monday for the Exuma chain. The weather's only bad spot is Wed and Thursday. Hopefully we can pick up a mooring.
Joe
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Life in North Bimini, Bahams
Have been in North Bimini for the past three days, but planning on leaving tomorrow.
We have been here two times before and did some old stuff as well as some new stuff over the past 3 days.
Came in on an overnight from Marathon, left Sunday morning, and arrived Monday morning. Seas were a little rough at first but calmed down after we took the 5 hour break up at Travenier Cay
this is a picture of Nate the Baker. He runs the best bread shop in North Bimini out of his house. He has a commercial bakery built into his kitchen. Sells great Coconut Bread and Raisin Breads.
This is where we had lunch today, Wed, 2/11/15. Joy loves conch salad.
Went there with Russ, Kathy, and Glen. Three friends from Marathon City's Boot Key Harbor.
Here is a picture of Joe, pulling out the conch from the shell. He uses sour oranges as his final juice to "cook" the conch and give it the traditional Bahamian taste
That is it for now. On to the Exumas tomorrow with a possible stop either in Nassau or Palm Cay Marina on the southeast shore of New Providence Island for food and laundry.
Joe
We have been here two times before and did some old stuff as well as some new stuff over the past 3 days.
Came in on an overnight from Marathon, left Sunday morning, and arrived Monday morning. Seas were a little rough at first but calmed down after we took the 5 hour break up at Travenier Cay
this is a picture of Nate the Baker. He runs the best bread shop in North Bimini out of his house. He has a commercial bakery built into his kitchen. Sells great Coconut Bread and Raisin Breads.
Went there with Russ, Kathy, and Glen. Three friends from Marathon City's Boot Key Harbor.
That is it for now. On to the Exumas tomorrow with a possible stop either in Nassau or Palm Cay Marina on the southeast shore of New Providence Island for food and laundry.
Joe
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Left Boot Key Harbor, on to North Bimini Bahamas
We spent a week anchoring having started number 19 on the mooring ball waiting list. Finally moved up to #1 on Friday and Saturday, but nobody left so we stayed number 1, today, Sunday Feb 8, but left at 10 am to start the movement to the Bahamas.
We anchored in several places, dragged in one place, had to tie up at the fuel dock of Burdines one night, had to pick up a vacant mooring ball at 3 am as we were floating through the mooring field. Finally went to Sisters Creek which was a nice spot to drop the hook, but twice as long to get to the dinghy dock. Perhaps next time we will go right to Sisters Creek if we end up on the waiting list. By the way, the all time record on the waiting list is 44, set in 2010-2011 winter. Boats were all over the place as nobody could leave because of storms.
Had a great time in Marathon, saw friends from Cleveland, Steve and Linda Franko who were our dock mates at East 55th St Marina for several years. Actually Linda knows my sister, Connie, as they were both math teachers at Cuyahoga Community College. Lots of great card games, but as Linda said, we have to start video recording the game because people remember whose deal it is.
A good thing about Marathon is that it is very social, we saw some old boater friends, Bob and Barbara, some newer friends, Gail and Don, and a really old sailing person, Captain Jack who celebrated his 93rd birthday three days ago.
Got the boat stocked with everything we need for a while. So now it is just putting in the hours to get to North Bimini, one of our favorite places in the Bahamas. Going to have dinner here, check the oil and coolant and leave about 10 pm for a 12 hour overnight. We did 8 hours today.
We did try to get the boat bottom cleaned but the guys pictured below had some equipment issues and had to pass on our boat.
They were trying to run their air compressor with a Honda 2000 but the current draw was too much for the little Honda so it was shutting off.
Next post will be from Bimini Blue Water Marina in North Bimini, Bahamas.
Joe
We anchored in several places, dragged in one place, had to tie up at the fuel dock of Burdines one night, had to pick up a vacant mooring ball at 3 am as we were floating through the mooring field. Finally went to Sisters Creek which was a nice spot to drop the hook, but twice as long to get to the dinghy dock. Perhaps next time we will go right to Sisters Creek if we end up on the waiting list. By the way, the all time record on the waiting list is 44, set in 2010-2011 winter. Boats were all over the place as nobody could leave because of storms.
Had a great time in Marathon, saw friends from Cleveland, Steve and Linda Franko who were our dock mates at East 55th St Marina for several years. Actually Linda knows my sister, Connie, as they were both math teachers at Cuyahoga Community College. Lots of great card games, but as Linda said, we have to start video recording the game because people remember whose deal it is.
A good thing about Marathon is that it is very social, we saw some old boater friends, Bob and Barbara, some newer friends, Gail and Don, and a really old sailing person, Captain Jack who celebrated his 93rd birthday three days ago.
Got the boat stocked with everything we need for a while. So now it is just putting in the hours to get to North Bimini, one of our favorite places in the Bahamas. Going to have dinner here, check the oil and coolant and leave about 10 pm for a 12 hour overnight. We did 8 hours today.
We did try to get the boat bottom cleaned but the guys pictured below had some equipment issues and had to pass on our boat.
Next post will be from Bimini Blue Water Marina in North Bimini, Bahamas.
Joe
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Arrived in Marathon
Hi Everybody
We arrived in Marathon today about 1 pm or so after a short sail from Indian Key. However I woke up at 4 am and really did not get back to sleep
On our last day in Coconut Grove, Joy went to visit the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, built by James Deering in the 1920s. I went across the street to the Miami Science Museum. We both had a good afternoon.
Picture of the gardens at Vizcaya
On the first day of travel out of Coconut Grove we drove through Stiltsville, a bunch of "house" built in the middle of Biscayne Bay. I need to do some research on why these houses were built but here is a picture of one of them
Just did he research, there were 27 structures built starting in the 1930s. Now the remaining 7 structures are part of a National Park. Visit by permits only.
That is it for now, time for dinner
Joe
We arrived in Marathon today about 1 pm or so after a short sail from Indian Key. However I woke up at 4 am and really did not get back to sleep
On our last day in Coconut Grove, Joy went to visit the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, built by James Deering in the 1920s. I went across the street to the Miami Science Museum. We both had a good afternoon.
Picture of the gardens at Vizcaya
On the first day of travel out of Coconut Grove we drove through Stiltsville, a bunch of "house" built in the middle of Biscayne Bay. I need to do some research on why these houses were built but here is a picture of one of them
Just did he research, there were 27 structures built starting in the 1930s. Now the remaining 7 structures are part of a National Park. Visit by permits only.
That is it for now, time for dinner
Joe
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Small boat racing in Biscayne Bay, Coconut Grove, Miami, FL
We are in the anchor field and have a great view of the small single and double sail boats going out and coming back from their regatta races. Attached are several pictures and a video that hopefully you can see.
Also today, Tuesday, we went to see the movie Birdman, up for several Oscar awards. It was interesting but I think Theory of Everything will win for Best Actor.
Took it easy this morning as we have a 10 minute dinghy ride into the dock from the anchor field. Only going in and out one time of day, so that means eating lunch in Coconut Grove. Today we went to the Bookstore in the Grove Café and had some delicious Cuban food for lunch, before the movie.
Here is short video. Hope it loads
That is it for now.
Joe
Also today, Tuesday, we went to see the movie Birdman, up for several Oscar awards. It was interesting but I think Theory of Everything will win for Best Actor.
Took it easy this morning as we have a 10 minute dinghy ride into the dock from the anchor field. Only going in and out one time of day, so that means eating lunch in Coconut Grove. Today we went to the Bookstore in the Grove Café and had some delicious Cuban food for lunch, before the movie.
Here is short video. Hope it loads
That is it for now.
Joe
Monday, January 26, 2015
Sitting in the Wind and Raid - Dinner Key
We are sitting in the anchor field at Dinner Key, Coconut Grove, FL. Coconut Grove is part of the City of Miami, on the south side. In fact the City Hall is the old Pan Am terminal for the aquaplane fleet.
Arrived yesterday after a 6 hour trip from Ft. Lauderdale. Got a couple of boat picture.
Based on information from one of our boater friends the large blue boat, 200+ fee I length, belongs to Steven Speilberg, Famous Movie director
We ended up taking the dinghy over to have dinner with Charlie and Jane, 40 Tartan called IBIS.
They are from NYC and are retired. They worked on the theater industry mostly on lighting.
The darker part of their dodger is the bottom half of a new solar panel built with flexible solar cells. Charlie installed it over the last two weeks.
Not much to do today as it is too windy and raining to go to shore. Tomorrow should be better, time to do some errands, pick up some meds at CVS and go see the movie, Birdman, which got of Academy award nominations.
Joe
Arrived yesterday after a 6 hour trip from Ft. Lauderdale. Got a couple of boat picture.
Based on information from one of our boater friends the large blue boat, 200+ fee I length, belongs to Steven Speilberg, Famous Movie director
We ended up taking the dinghy over to have dinner with Charlie and Jane, 40 Tartan called IBIS.
They are from NYC and are retired. They worked on the theater industry mostly on lighting.
The darker part of their dodger is the bottom half of a new solar panel built with flexible solar cells. Charlie installed it over the last two weeks.
Not much to do today as it is too windy and raining to go to shore. Tomorrow should be better, time to do some errands, pick up some meds at CVS and go see the movie, Birdman, which got of Academy award nominations.
Joe
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