The Acklins...

Well after a great adventure, we have returned to the world of internet accessibility. There is much to share....

When we last left you we were leaving Georgetown and headed south towards the Acklins Islands. We awaited high tide and off we went through Hogs Cay Cut with full sail up zipping along to the tip of Long Island where we dropped the hook for the night. Day two of our sailing would be a bit more challenging as the winds shifted and began to really kick up as we approached the Acklins. We would spend our first night in the Acklins in a bouncy anchorage as the winds whipped around and water splashed along the hulls.

Yet the next day would prove to be well worth the struggle. The winds quit and we hoisted the hook and sailed to North Cay (part of the Acklins chain). There we would stay for two nights enjoying the calm waters and the sealife. We took in our first spearfishing lesson from our friends on Phoenix and would come home with two lobster. Unfortunately, we speared neither of them (Karen did) but Dave found the larger of the two so we took home the prize. From the photo, I know it is difficult to determine size, but know that the smaller lobster yielded a 6 1/2 inch tail so the larger - oh my!

Despite the fun, weather would continue to be our nemisis. We headed inland to the protection of the islands as more wind came. In fact we would spend several days aboard, just waiting for the weather to break. Our highlight throughout it all was that the Captain and I would see our first green flash! About a week into our journey, we received an invitation from two other boats in the area to do a land tour of Acklins Island. After several days aboard it sounded like the perfect getaway. So off we went, with Bernice as our guide, we discovered every bonefishing lodge and bar on the northern part of the island. We also met Auntie Maude one of the young at heart senior residents who has no fear of speaking her mind.

Finally the weather would calm and the fishing would once again proceed. We'd find four more lobster for the freezer - the Captain three, the Admiral one. The key difference this time is that the Captain and I without aid from others would harvest them - SUCCESS!

With the wind from the north returning to Georgetown would not be possible so instead we turned west and headed to the Jumentos.

The Admiral