South Caicos

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We spent a few nice days in Sapodilla Bay, but eventually got chased out by the winds. Problem with these islands is that there just aren’t many protected anchorages. Most are pretty open to moderate weather, and would be downright scary in any sort of big blow. Nearing the end … Read More

Navigating The Islands

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We hung out around the marina in Providenciales for a couple more days, hoping to catch a change in the weather. Not that the weather has been bad—it’s just been consistently blowing. A lot of the anchorages around the islands here are really exposed and not a lot of fun … Read More

Around TCI

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We’re in a marina for a few days, which we thought would be a nice little break, but has actually turned out to be pretty lame. Bugs at night, non-existent internet, ten-dollar per load do-it-yourself laundry, and a long walk to the beach. Good groceries are nice to have, and … Read More

Turks and Caicos

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Atwood Harbor on the north side of Acklins Island. Pretty nice spot in light winds from the south. We spent a few days, mostly alone, except for two nurse sharks and a big barracuda that never left our side—like annoying pet chihuahuas. From Acklins Island it was 110 mile overnight … Read More

Fearless

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A nice long stretch of calm weather opens up all sorts of options in the Bahamas that otherwise aren’t all that appealing. The north side of Long Island is one of those. Wide open to the Atlantic it’s often a raging mess, or the anchorages are filled with huge swell. … Read More

Stay Calm

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We were in George Town again for a couple of days to stock up and get a visa extension, then we were looking forward to some calm weather. This year has seen very few days under ten knots, but it appears they are finally on the way. With a trawler, … Read More