Sunday, 2/26/12 From Shroud to Black Point Settlement

From Shroud Cay (24 32.048/76 47.895) 9am
To Black Point Settlement Great Guana Cay (24 06.194/76 24.32) 4:30pm

It was an on and off cloudy day with quite a bit of wind. We had white caps on the banks at times with streamers so our winds varied between 20-27knots with gusts of 30 knots at times all day long. It’s a good thing that they started up at night so our batteries were charged and we could start the boat to pull out of our anchorage. There were no envelops to leave our money in the drop box and Mary said there were a couple of keys there. We felt weird about putting money in an open box like that so both boats decided that we’d phone the park when we got phone service to pay for our 2 nights there (225-1791). We also need to renew our membership here too (expires end of March). This part of the park is based on the honor system. Some boats moor, some anchor. But if you pick up a mooring, it’s $15/night.

The sailing was beautiful today. 1-3 foot seas and a bit of chop at times, but it was good. We left our engine on to charge the batteries but sailed the entire day. At times we were doing better than 7 knots and still couldn’t keep up with Azaya! They can move! Gives me speed envy, but I didn’t crank up the engine - laughing… We were heeled over pretty good and I knew I had some picking up to do when we got in. We pulled into the harbor around 4pm and motored around to the far side behind Azaya. Just as we started setting the anchor, it started raining. It felt good on the skin and salt laced clothing and I knew it felt good on Kolibrie. She was starting to grow crystals on crystals of sea salt.

I knew Wayne was starting to feel better when I asked him what he’d like for dinner and he responded “something good”. So I made flat iron steak and German potato salad for him for dinner. The winds are still roaring, but our anchor is holding snug. They must be approaching 30 or greater because when they do, our wind generator puts on the breaks and you can feel the vibration and metal whining through the boat. I hate when it does that. Hopefully it won't continue all night or I'll have to turn the generator off so I can sleep. What a nice day out :)