From atwood anchorage in the acklins islands to Abrahams bay in Mayaguana 2/19

 

Atwood was a small cove that had land on 3 sides and was protected from wind and waves on 3 sides, still it was freaky to look out and see nothing between  you and the ocean.  The water was pretty but not as much as rum cay.  We had dolphins visit us in the morning and they were fun to watch.  I think they were in there fishing.  We were escorted out by some of them which kirk thinks is good luck.  We had a halfway sail to mayaguana.  For some reason yet to be determined, we could not get the main sail up all the way so we sailed with one reef when we really could have used the full sail.  Still was nice to sail and not have the motors. Inspired by one white tree, kirk put out our fishing lines but did not catch anything but still another first.  It was finally calm and slow enough that we could have lines out.  Once again we reached a way point where we had to make a turn and down came the sails.  The seas varied from 3-4 to 6 feet or so.  Not bad and not continuous so that was a nice break.

 

As we approached Abrahams bay there were two boats anchored and it looked as if they were in the ocean.  Abrahams bay is about 5 miles long and has a reef that runs the entire way.  That is it.  So basically you pick your way through the reef and find a spot.  There were breakers on the high part of the reef, but none near where we went in so you have to trust your gps, charts and eyes.  We tracked our way in so we could see how to get out if we left in the dark.  The run from mayaguana to provo is about 48 miles way point to way point but then you have to traverse the banks which is a slow, one person on the bow or up the mast looking for rocks and coral heads.  The best time to do that is between 11 – 2 pm when the sun in overhead

 

Oh leave in the dark we did.  It was kinda spooky but we did it and so that is one more part of the learning curve.  One white tree is not leaving with us, they are low on fuel and are going to sail over tonight wind permitting and we will see them tomorrow.

 

We do have a troller behind us "lets dance" and they have radioed and asked if we see any whales to let them know.  Is nice to have a buddy boat when in the ocean.

 

Am looking forward to turks and caicos as I think we will have wifi and the blog will post and we will have communication.