Okay folks, we are about to get underway to the
Bahamas. Our first leg will be from here
in Ft. Pierce, Florida to behind Peanut Island near Lake Worth, Florida a
distance of about 45 miles. We may
accomplish this in one hop from here to there if we go out in the ocean. We could do it also in one (1) day going down
the ICW but since we are not in a hurry we probably will take two (2) days. The weather may not cooperate to allow us to
go out in the ocean over the next few days so we will probably go down the ICW. (Well that changed. We went from Ft. Pierce
to Manatee Pocket/Port Salarno on the ICW and then tomorrow we plan on going
outside from St. Lucie Inlet down to Lake worth and avoid six (6) bridges. Everyone loves to avoid bridges. Saves a lot of time and hassles and we will
be away from the ICW also.)
Since our last communique we have been working on the boat
and provisioning her for the trip. It
does take time as one thing inevitably leads to another and another and
another, but since were are not on a fixed schedule we just take our time. Everything went well going well, no major
glitches.
When we get to Peanut Island it looks like we can then cross
over to the West End of Grand Bahama Island on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. After this week it sounds like the winds
would not be in our favor to cross for quite a while. This area is referred to as the Abacos which
extend further East by about 120 miles or so and that is where will be for
about the next two (2) months. We’d like
to spend time in Hope Town so that will be our ultimate destination. From the West End, Grand Bahama Island
another three (3) to five (5) days minimum would be required to make that
distance, but since we plan on stopping at a couple of places along the way
either for the night or a day or two (2,) especially at Green Turtle Key (Cay,
Island) no doubt we will take longer. A
stopover at Marsh Harbor will also occur.
Our Spot map on the right side of our blog will tell you
where we are located along the way.
You can also click on the Overall Trip Map link and see our
entire trip.
When we arrive at the West End we will give you an update on
how our crossing went.
Until then,
Gerry & Larry
s/v Galileo
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