Sampson Cay

Thursday, March 1

After a great time at Norman's Cay we are ready to find a new spot...preferably one with internet and ICE.  We decided to head for Sampson Cay working our way down the Exumas to the south.  Weighed anchor at 7:05am and arrived at Sampson Cay Marina at 12:45pm, having traveled a distance of 33.3 nautical miles.  When we got there we were told to dock in front of Beach Girl.  Captain Kerm did a good job getting us into a tight spot.  This is a picture of Beach Girl from our back deck.

Beach Girl

 

 

 

We enjoyed a hot shower and signed up for internet that worked very poorly.  Also were shocked to discover that a case of Bud Light costs $65 here.  My booze (Vodka, gin or rum) is cheap though.
We looked on as people cleaned big fish and threw the innards to the waiting sharks.

Nice shark...not very big or ominous looking

We heard that a 'big blow' was coming and decided that the anchorage at Black Point is where we will wait it out.  It is supposed to be a good anchorage with adequate protection.We will go there tomorrow.

Friday, March 2

Since we were jammed into a really skinny place on the dock, Captain Kerm had to do some very fancy warping out of the marina.  All went well and we looked like we really knew what we were doing.  We left at 10:30am and as we departed we saw these fun houses...

Could look really good on our lot in Hudson, Fl.

Anchored at 12:40pm in the bay at Black Point.  Only went 10.7 nautical miles but the bay looks like it's going to be a good spot.

More to come...