February 14th- Green Turtle Cay to Man O War Cay, Abaco Islands Bahamas

Sailing in the Bahamas on Valentine’s Day. Blue skies and blue seas. The sun is out. The wind is just right. I can’t think of a better way to spend the day.

We had no problems getting through The Whale. It was as flat as it gets.

Our destination for the day was Man O War Cay. There is a good harbor with moorings but we like anchoring out near the beach. At night you can hear the waves breaking on the rocks across the peninsula.

This gazebo is a public structure for anyone to use.

Since we arrived early in the day we did some exploring on the ocean side and walked down the “highway”.

Queen’s Highway.

Some colonial relics.

Evergreen anchored off Man O War Cay.

Sunset.

February 15th- Man O War Cay, Abaco Islands Bahamas

Today we took the dinghy into town. The amount of damage done to these islands by Hurricane Dorian is still evident but it is encouraging to see them coming back. There is still lots of construction. We noticed new businesses open on Green Turtle. Man O War has a new marina under construction.

Man O War has historically been the center for boat building in the Abacos. Boats continue to be built  here but have gone from wood to fiberglass. Wood craftsmanship is still evident in the boats they build and the details of the houses on the island.

Ride into town

Wooden skiff.

The houses on this island are all very “neat” looking. Everything is well cared for.

Ocean side.

Another new house. Blue and white are popular colors.

Bahamas sailing dinghy.

Here I was trying to take a picture of this wooden ketch. Of course Ollie is in the frame. Funny picture. Is he sticking his tongue out at me?