Captains Log 03/19/07
Located in Nassau harbor
Today we made the quick run around the island to get into Nassau Harbor via the main anchorage. With the NE wind that was now a steady 25 knots I didn’t dare navigating “The Narrows” or “Porgee Roks” channel on the east side. We were actually very close to them but the currents were just too strong and with the winds intensifying through narrow channels, I took the long but deep way around into Nassau Harbor. This route got us back to the outside and exposed to even larger swell. We sailed passed the casinos and hotels admiring the long sandy beaches. Entrance was just around the corner but we still felt uneasy as the waves were just too big. There was no one outside and the few large sport fishing boats constrained themselves in the lee of the salt cay where we anchored the night before. But luckily the main entrance to Nassau harbor was not that bad. They built breakwater out of old barrels. It worked as it provided nice, calm water just behind the entrance. Nassau harbor is interesting since all vessels must first request permission to enter harbor from harbor control. So we did and I was glad that they didn’t have us wait outside in these bad conditions. As we got in we motored around a bit and found what turned out to be a good spot. But due to strong currents we ended up setting a stern anchor. I spent that afternoon reinforcing the dinghy and reorganizing the cabin and deck in preparations for my sisters arrival. The next day we did laundry and groceries. And finally Wednesday came around and it was time to go to the airport. Yeah.
The week with Iva went by faster than I had hoped for. I was glad to see her and that she got away from all the Providence/Cambridge euphoria and rush. We spent time swimming, site seeing and drinking rum and coke. We spent a week in Nassau. But Nassau is the kind of city that I could not take more of. One week was more than enough. The city is very dirty with many bad sections. Even the construction on the nearby casino had the dust blowing everywhere. Our cockpit got ruined. Deck and rigging was even worse. After Iva left, we took the dok at Harbor City Marina for few days to make things easier with groceries, laundry and cleanup of terrible dust that was everywhere. Iva brought bunch of items that I ordered online, one of which was the gentleman’s guide to passages south. A great book and a must have to everyone, embarking on a thorny path to Caribbean. It just makes a lot of sense and we’ll follow it as closely as possible.
Today we made the quick run around the island to get into Nassau Harbor via the main anchorage. With the NE wind that was now a steady 25 knots I didn’t dare navigating “The Narrows” or “Porgee Roks” channel on the east side. We were actually very close to them but the currents were just too strong and with the winds intensifying through narrow channels, I took the long but deep way around into Nassau Harbor. This route got us back to the outside and exposed to even larger swell. We sailed passed the casinos and hotels admiring the long sandy beaches. Entrance was just around the corner but we still felt uneasy as the waves were just too big. There was no one outside and the few large sport fishing boats constrained themselves in the lee of the salt cay where we anchored the night before. But luckily the main entrance to Nassau harbor was not that bad. They built breakwater out of old barrels. It worked as it provided nice, calm water just behind the entrance. Nassau harbor is interesting since all vessels must first request permission to enter harbor from harbor control. So we did and I was glad that they didn’t have us wait outside in these bad conditions. As we got in we motored around a bit and found what turned out to be a good spot. But due to strong currents we ended up setting a stern anchor. I spent that afternoon reinforcing the dinghy and reorganizing the cabin and deck in preparations for my sisters arrival. The next day we did laundry and groceries. And finally Wednesday came around and it was time to go to the airport. Yeah.
The week with Iva went by faster than I had hoped for. I was glad to see her and that she got away from all the Providence/Cambridge euphoria and rush. We spent time swimming, site seeing and drinking rum and coke. We spent a week in Nassau. But Nassau is the kind of city that I could not take more of. One week was more than enough. The city is very dirty with many bad sections. Even the construction on the nearby casino had the dust blowing everywhere. Our cockpit got ruined. Deck and rigging was even worse. After Iva left, we took the dok at Harbor City Marina for few days to make things easier with groceries, laundry and cleanup of terrible dust that was everywhere. Iva brought bunch of items that I ordered online, one of which was the gentleman’s guide to passages south. A great book and a must have to everyone, embarking on a thorny path to Caribbean. It just makes a lot of sense and we’ll follow it as closely as possible.
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