On our way to the Sea of Abaco

Once we passed the Indian Cay Channel, we stayed at Great Sale Cay for the night. Because of it's location, many boats transition from and to the US east coast will anchor out there. There were a couple of boats around. But nothing like being crowded.

On Wednesday, we sailed to Crab Cay, our next stop for a night. The approach to this secluded anchorage is a bit tricky and the charts don't tell you all about how to get there. Glad we had Bob ahead of us and could slowly sound our way in the anchorage, laying well protected behind a shoal. Again only a few boats stayed there. We took pur dinghy and went to the beach. The water is very clear, calm and about 26°C warm, just a suggested on my doctors prescription ;-)

Although the water looks clear and calm, we always have to be aware of currents. You don't see them necessarily, but they can be very strong. Thus, we are always having a floating cushion on a long floating rope out, when jumping in to the water.

The weather for the passage of the bank is just perfect. A nice breeze and a sunny sky. So we always could have the sails out and do some motorsailing. Our cruising speed is about 6 knots over ground on average.

The next couple of days, the weather forecast isn't so good. We get some strong winds from the north and a high chance for thunderstorms and squalls. So we decided to head for a protected place to stay, unless the weather is more favorable. So our next destination will be White Sound at Green Turtle Cay.

Sailing on the Bahama Banks

The Admiral on the controls

Sunrise over Crab Cay