We spent a couple of days at Laughing Bird Cay near Governor's Harbour. It gave me the opportunity to work Thursday, which went well. The internet connection was fine for a change. We hiked the area, went to the pink sand beach across the island which is only a mile across at this point. Yesterday we left in the dark at 6 AM. It was really pretty magical leaving in the dark. The sea was absolutely flat for a change and we watched the dawn enroute. The reason for the early departure was to time the tide at Current Cut 35 miles to the north. This is a cut between the banks and the ocean, and can flow at up to 5-6 knots. If there is wind against the tide, it creates a "rage" with stacked waves that can be dangerous. By timing it, we went through with the current with us, no wind or waves and we had a flat ride. 7 miles further and we made camp at Egg Cay by mid day. Spent a delightful afternoon snorkeling. The coral off the back of the boat was some of the best we have seen. Today we will make the crossing to Great Abaco, and likely Little Harbor. It is 50+ miles across the deep water so will troll most of the way. it is supposed to be flat most of the day.
Engine Hours 4936
Genset Hours 5540

Flat seas, a real treat

Dawn after we left in the dark

The sun is getting ready to come up

The clinic at Government Harbour

The community was founded in 1648

Pink sand beach (sort of)

It is "pinkish"