Category: The Berry Islands

The Berrys

Greg
Posted by Greg Posted on April 22, 2014 1 Comment on The Berrys
Posted in New Providence, The Bahamas, The Berry Islands, The Exumas

April 9 – April 18. Midnight, and the boat heaves from side to side. Time for the bridle drill. I go up on deck, pull in a kellet line, release the hook, and secure a bridle to the anchor line….

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February 28 – March 1 — Abaco Passage

Greg
Posted by Greg Posted on March 9, 2012 0 Comments on February 28 – March 1 — Abaco Passage
Posted in Life on the Water, Passage, The Abacos, The Bahamas, The Berry Islands

We rested up on the 28th. On Leap Day we sailed down to Soldier Cay to anchor and explore. We should have winds from the southeast for the next few days. Leaving from Soldier Cay will shorten the distance to…

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February 25 – 27 — Berry Crossing

Greg
Posted by Greg Posted on March 9, 2012 0 Comments on February 25 – 27 — Berry Crossing
Posted in Life on the Water, Passage, The Bahamas, The Berry Islands

The start of our crossing to the Berrys was pleasant enough. We were out of the anchorage by sunrise, and sailing eastward with a southerly 8 knot breeze, making minor adjustments to sail trim, making good progress, and asking each…

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