Mary and I motorsailed down to Nassau today. I am kind of embarrassed but we were running dead downwind and the wind was only around 10mph. Our speed under sail alone was only around 3mph and I really needed over 5 in order to get there at a reasonable hour. I am no longer into waiting all night to enter Nassau harbour. And I really don't like entering any harbours at night.
Anyways, here we are, back in the rat race that is Nassau. This place really is a circus. Huge amount of boat traffic in the harbour. Mail boats, fishing boats, megayachts, jet skis, you name it. Going in all directions, and at flank speed. No regard given to the effect of a wake. Really quite remarkable.
We are anchored in my usual spot in the harbour with plenty of room. We will pick up a few supplies tomorrow and then hopefully go to Andros on Monday. Given the forecast that may be a motoring day also. Later in the week we get way too much wind. Our goal will be to get a secure spot at Morgan's Bluff in Andros. There will be the first Farmers Festival there next weekend and we would love to be there. A friend of mine from Vermont has some involvement there and it would be great to run into him.
All the best, Charlie
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