After 10 months of travel, we pointed Water Wings west for one more hop…leaving turquoise water of the Bahamas behind us, the promise of home ahead, and the Gulf Stream dancing in between.
Limping Home: Crossing the Gulf Stream from Bimini to Fort Lauderdale Read More »
Crossing the Gulf Stream can be one of the most thrilling and challenging parts of any voyage from Florida to the Bahamas. In this step-by-step guide, we break down how to choose the right weather window, read currents, plan your route, and prepare your boat and crew for a safe, confident crossing — even when conditions get unpredictable.
🌊 The Ultimate Guide to Crossing the Gulf Stream — Timing, Routes & Safety Tips Read More »
Leaving Bimini felt like closing a book too soon. After ten months at sea, this tiny island gave us our last taste of the Bahamas—turquoise shallows, laughter on the beach, and a reminder that every ending is also a beginning.
Bimini: The “Gateway to the Bahamas”, Our Gateway Home Read More »
Remote, wild, and breathtaking—the Berry Islands are the Bahamas’ hidden gem. From glass-clear anchorages to shark encounters, blue holes, and millionaire islands, here’s what it’s like to cruise the Fishbowl of the Bahamas.
The Berry Islands: Cruising Through the “Fishbowl of The Bahamas” Read More »
Sailing into Nassau, the bustling capital of the Bahamas, means cruise ships, Junkanoo beats, rum cake, and a whole lot of chaos. Here’s what it’s really like to anchor in this busy Caribbean hub.
Nassau: The Boisterous Bahamian Capital Read More »
As the sun rose over Staniel Cay, we started prepping for our day’s sail. The previous night while we were enjoying our 2 for 1 St. Patricks Day Rum specials, we had been debating whether or not to to head north back out on the east side of the Exumas or turn west inside and
Sailing the Exumas: Shroud Cay: Getting Caught in the Lazy River Read More »
We make a stop in another Exuma Cruiser’s hot spot, Staniel Cay. We checked out the famous swimming pigs, Thunderball grotto and celebrated St. Patrick’s Day…which with 2 for 1 rum specials…quickly went off the rails 🙂
Cruising the Exumas: Staniel Cay: A Grotto, Feral Pigs and St. Patrick’s Day Read More »
On March 9th, we departed the northern tip of Long Island on a windy, squally day and raised a reefed main and set our jib. We cruised along southwest at about 6 kts covering 25nm to passing by the Bahamas rocks and into George Town Harbour, hands down one of the most sought after anchorages
The Exumas: Sailing into George Town and Williams Cay Read More »
As the sun rose, we motored out of Clarence Town Harbor, our official entry point into the Bahamas, and turned WNW and raised the spinnaker. We sailed gently up the northeastern coast of Long Island crossing the Topic of Cancer. After a long day covering 89 miles, we rounded the southern side of Conception Island and
Bahamas Sailing: Conception Island & Calabash Bay, Galliot Cay Read More »
Since we are heading back to the states from the Caribbean, Turks and Caicos in particular, the Bahamas and it’s over 700 islands, cays and islets, each with it’s own charm, will provide us with lots of diverse options for beautiful fun stops that will include wind and wave protection as we cover the remaining