Day 57: So Much Wind!

Bimini Sands Cove, South Bimini, Bahamas (anchored)

March 12, 2022

The road to Port Royal

We took a walk down the road in Bimini during this very windy day. It was only breezy at best on the road – when we got to the open spots it was very windy.

Another reminder of home
Zebra butterfly

The winds were the highest we have seen since we have been here. We’re so very glad that we moved to this marina. It’s really windy here but the wave slaps aren’t very loud.

The wind picked up even more and changed directions. We watched a sailboat get blown sideways in the marina as they attempted to dock. The boating community is a true community- they rose to the occasion and headed out on a finger dock to grab lines.

That front traveled much faster than we did to get to Bimini

And then the wind picked up some more and we actually got a bit of rain. The temperature dropped a few degrees and it actually feels a bit cool. The wind is howling right now. John added more fenders and spider-webbed us into our slip by adding lines on the other side.

We’re secure here with our extra lines

The wind will be up for a few more days. It will whip around and change direction yet again.

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Author: Chris McLean

Sailor, reader, baker, nature lover.

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