Day 8. 2nd year. May 28. On to Camelot and MacDonald Islands. Miles. 8.9 Total. 2893

Two boats joined our merry group at the dock at this beautiful location. We enjoyed meeting Patrick and Bella and Patrick and Anna. We wish you many and safe travels. Thanks also for sharing your pets so we could get our dog fix!

After a few chores and chatting with the other boaters, we left Mulcaster Island on a gorgeous sunny day.

Headed to the Lake Fleet Islands, these islands are names for sailing vessels important in Canadian history. The islands in this group are smaller and dotted with summer cottages.

Passing further south, we came to Camelot Island and moored at one of their buoys. The island was recommended by many boaters and the PARC Canada staff.

Bill was in his glory with lots of rocks to climb on. The island is varied in elevation and we had many stairs and steep rock climbs as we walked the paths on the island. The elevation afforded us great views of the surrounding waters and islands.

Couldn’t pass up sitting in the ever present red Adirondack chairs on the island! We see these red chairs behind many a summer cottage.

As we could not run the generator on Camelot Island, we then left the mooring and headed a bit further to the dock on MacDonald Island. We needed to recharge our batteries a bit tonight. The docks here were filled with locals enjoying this wonderful weather.

After visiting with the other boaters, we enjoyed a walk around the island. Compared to Camelot, MacDonald had relatively level ground with dense forests and many very big old trees- oaks, maples, and birches. MacDonald also had cabins which could be rented.

This last tree had such character and provided homes for so many animals in the forest. We couldn't resist taking a. picture of it.

Another full day full of adventure!

Side trip to the Bahamas- Preparations

As we prepare for our Bahamian Adventure, we are making lists upon lists of things to do and provisions to buy for our upcoming trip to the Bahamas. Bill has spent much time readying the boat for the cruise, checking engines, batteries and all the systems on the boat - electrical, plumbing, navigation, refrigeration and air conditioning. Sure kept Bill busy!!! We took the boat out to check all the systems and to get fuel. We had to re-remember all the navigation and auto pilot workings and surprisingly we did remember!! We have spent the last two days loading the boat with provisions- water, food, tools, clothes, toiletries and cleaning supplies, and our pantry and cabinets are full. We are sitting a bit heavier in the water now that we are fully loaded. Also Bill has finally gotten his TO DO list down to the few remaining items so he sees the light at the end of the tunnel!! We have researched the charts and guide books and have a tentative pla...

Day 24-25 April 15-16 On to Hopetown and Lay day in Hopetown. Miles 12.6. Total 460.6

Day 24 We had a change of plans. Our friends who we met cruising the Loop, Trisha and Mike, are traveling north through the Bahamas and are close, so we will join then in Hope Town. We will then back track a bit to visit Man-o-War Cay and Marsh Harbor after visiting with them. It is a bright sunny day with light winds as we weigh anchor to leave Great Guana. There is lots of freight and commercial traffic today- tugs and barges, large freighters and flat bed delivery boats. It takes all these to handle the shipping needs and construction on the islands. We trip today took along the north east side of Great Guana and then past Scotland Cay, which is all privately owned. Next we passed Fowl Cay which is a nature preserve known for its diving. Following Fowl Cay is Man-o-War Channel with its deep water access to the Atlantic and Man-o-War Cay, known for its ship building and maintenance. Sorry, pictures of the passes and islands did not turn out too well...

On to Allan's-Pensacola Cay. Day 12. April 3. Mile 35.2. Total mile

Day 12 We left our anchorage at sunrise to head out of Great Sale Cay Harbor. Turning west and then north, we will cruise around Great Sale Cay toward Abaco's barrier islands, eventually reaching the eastern edge of the Little Bahama Bank today. As we turn Northeast, we get some spray. Crustacean is quite salty now! Winds are out of the east 10-15 knots with waves at one foot. We cruise past Little Sale Cay we see a steady stream of sailboats going both east and west. I counted 15 total. Nice wind for sailing. Halfway through our trip, you begin to see the outer barrier islands on the horizon to the north. Five miles later you can see Little Abaco Island to our south. Here is a chart of the area we traveled from Great Sale to Allan's-Pensacola Cay today. The further we travel east, the Little Bahama Bank narrows, The winds pick up and seas run 1-2 feet. Crustacean got even saltier! As we approached Allan's-Pensacola the wind and sea...

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