There’s a north front moving in, and we can use it to sail south from Abaco to Eleuthera. Or we could use it to sail from Abaco straight to New Providence.
Why New Providence?
Well, we have an orthodontist visit to make, and the weather is supposed to turn ugly, so we need to beat the ugly weather there. That’s why we had to cut our tour of Hope Town short, but all’s good. We’ve gotten used to living by the dictates of Mother Nature.
The sail will be straightforward – 90 total nautical miles with the option to break it into a 65nm leg plus a 35nm leg.
The norther looks gnarly, but its punch is lighter than its looks. We are the only sailboat leaving the anchor this morning, and this makes us second guess our decision a bit.
This norther brings with it rain, and quickly transforms sunrise into nightfall.
We’ll plan to anchor in the northern tip of Eleuthera. Entering near Egg Island will allow us quick access to a safe harbor behind Royal Island.
After a good night’s rest and maybe a day of chores, we’ll be ready to sail again from Eleuthera to Nassau, New Providence. The plan is to tuck in behind Atholl Island and gain some protection from the north.
There are a few reefs nearby, so a snorkel and spearfishing is in order!
Overall, the week of travel went well. Even that moment when we were taking on water miles from land! What did you think about the episode? Drop us a comment on the blog down below.
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