January 21st- Green Turtle Cay/ White Sound, Abaco Islands, Bahamas
We stayed an extra day anchored off Great Abaco Island to rest up. On the 19th we hauled up the hook and set sail for Green Turtle Cay. It was only 14nm to our destination so no need to leave early. For the first time in a while we had a real sail. The wind was gusting to around 25kts. We were able to make 6 to 7 knots under genoa alone. Even though it was breezy the sea state was pretty good. We made it in to White Sound, without mishap, and picked up S/V Outward Bound’s mooring for a few days. Since I have an aversion to government paperwork, Lynne becomes the Captain for the checkin process. Ivy the GTC customs agent remembered Lynne from last year and 20 minutes later we were flying the Bahamian courtesy flag and officially on vacation in the Bahamas.
We’ve been relaxing and walking various beaches. Temperatures have been ranging from the upper 70s during the day, to upper 60s at night. It feels great to be back on GTC!
We saw Turtles, Snapper, Barracuda, Needle Fish, Shark, and Stingrays. Much better than going to an aquarium.