We left Georgetown, Great Exuma about 18 days ago and made calls on Long Island, where we stayed about 6 days visiting the many settlements on the 80 mile long island and got to see the Royal Bahamian Police Maching and Pops Band. There are several of the many churches that the Building Priest Father Jerome built in the mid 19th century that are still standing. He apparently understood the construction necessary to withstand hurricanes.
We have also called on Conception, Cat , Little San Salvador;where our friends speared a lobster big enough to feed six of us.
We are currently lying in Rock Sound Harbor Eluthera, Bahamas. Will be heading to Govenors Harbor, Eluthera for a "Rake and Scrape" festival this weekend. They are going to have a giant Lobster Bake as well so looks like we will get our fill.
Bout Time has performed flawlessly on the trip and I am the only cruising Hatteras I have run across this trip, except we visited with Quest one night in Georgetown. That's the ED 53 with no upper helm.
Cheers,
Ron & Charm
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03-30-2011 08:17 AM #1Senior Member
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Hello to all from Rock Sound Harbor Eluthera, Bahamas
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Re: Hello to all from Rock Sound Harbor Eluthera, Bahamas
Hey Ron and Charm! What FUN! Did you guys enjoy the beach at Cape Santa Maria (northwest end of Long Island)? That is one of your favorite beaches on the planet!
Byron
"Sweet Melissa"
Trident 78' Motoryacht
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Previously Owned Hatteras:
1969 36C Hull #36C331
1967 41TC Hull #41TC55
1972 58YF Hull #58YF324
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03-30-2011 08:59 AM #3Senior Member
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Re: Hello to all from Rock Sound Harbor Eluthera, Bahamas
It is beautiful beach but we didn't get there by boat as we had a very strong northeast wind the day we were cruising by the cape. However as you know there is always a next time.
We plan to visit entirely new anchorages on the next trip. In fact, I will probably to to the Ragged's and hang out in January until mid Feb and then head back north. You can get some cool weather in the Southern Exumas at that time. of year.
Fuel cost will have some factor as Deisel is 5-6 bucks a gallon and is kicking my backside @ 1mpg.
Cheers,
Ron
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03-30-2011 10:43 AM #4
Re: Hello to all from Rock Sound Harbor Eluthera, Bahamas
ron and charm, glad to hear that the boat is performing good. 5-6 dollars a gallon??????????? can you put a sail on that thing? good to hear from ya'll, sounds like ya'll are lovin life on the water. PICTURES PLEASE. i have never been to the bahamas, and at 5-6 dollars a gallon, i'm not sure my boat will ever make it. bigbill
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Re: Hello to all from Rock Sound Harbor Eluthera, Bahamas
being fuel is $4 here 5-6 in the islands is realy not that bad. Plus the fuel is better and should be more efficient.
"DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU READ OR HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE" - BEN FRANKLIN
Endless Summer
1967 50c 12/71n DDA 525hp
ex Miss Betsy
owners:
Howard P. Miller 1967-1974
Richard F Hull 1974-1976
Robert J. & R.Scott Smith 1976-present
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Re: Hello to all from Rock Sound Harbor Eluthera, Bahamas
"i have never been to the bahamas, and at 5-6 dollars a gallon, i'm not sure my boat will ever make it. "
I'm sure; our boat WON"T!Mike P
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; Kent Island MD; San Antonio TX
1980 53MY "Brigadoon"
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03-30-2011 03:08 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: Hello to all from Rock Sound Harbor Eluthera, Bahamas
Just down the road from you in Davis Harbor Eleuthera. If you need anything while in southern Eleuthera stop by and let us know. Ask for Jay as I will be coming in the 10th. "Homecomings" are starting for the settlements and they are usually lots of fun - enjoy. The key to Bahamas travel/fishing this year like "09" will be hullspeed. We will be fishing our way to Provo minimizing "running" mileage saving mucho $'s.
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Re: Hello to all from Rock Sound Harbor Eluthera, Bahamas
Fanfare is 46 nm southwest of Davis Harbor, currently at Little Farmer's Cay, Exumas. We may head back around 4/10 via Lyford Cay or Spanish Wells, then Cat Cay. Maybe we will see you. Keep your eyes peeled!
Jim Grove, Fanfare 1966 50MY Hull #22 (Delivered Jan. 7, 1966)
"LIFE IS JUST ONE DAMNED THING AFTER ANOTHER." Frank Ward O'Malley, Journalist, Playwright 1875-1932
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03-30-2011 08:35 PM #9Senior Member
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Re: Hello to all from Rock Sound Harbor Eluthera, Bahamas
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03-30-2011 08:49 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: Hello to all from Rock Sound Harbor Eluthera, Bahamas
Hi Bill , yes we get sticker shock spent about 4K in fuel since I've been here but will not have to fuel til I get back to the states. I've been on the hook for three months so at 4 hours per day for the gen at 5bucks you spend alot of money if you not moving. The water here is just undiscribably clear. I'm on the hook in 18ft and can see every ripple of sand under the boat.
Bill, I can't figure out how to send attachments from the forum. Just send me an email to ron6785@yahoo.com and I will be happy to send you some pics.
Ron