Black Point Settlement, Exumas, Bahamas (anchored)
Today was the second day of Bahamian C-class racing and it took place right in our anchorage, giving us a close-up viewing. These boats were all made in the Bahamas and must have Bahamian owners and captains. They also must be wooden and have cotton sails which makes them very traditional – there’s no carbon fibers or high-tech finishes. These boats also use the weight of their crew members to counterbalance the wind on their sails.
A couple of our boat friends crewed yesterday. Although their boat, Smashie, did not win they were recognized with medals at the ceremony this evening.
This settlement is really friendly to all of the cruisers and we enjoy our time here.
I will be working from a cafe here Monday through Wednesday. I am hoping that the weather allows me to work outside so I can watch the cats and chickens. There’s something kind of appealing about working in this setting..
Today is the 90th day of our journey and our 47th day in the Bahamas. The blue of the water still awes us and we’re so very thankful for the friends we’ve made.
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