Spanish Wells Yacht Haven

Yesterday we moved the boat from the anchorage just off Russell Island to the Spanish Wells Yacht Haven. It was a short trip of a few miles. We planned to get fuel at the Power Plant fuel dock, but apparently they had a power outage yesterday and did not open the fuel dock. We should be able to get some on Monday morning when we leave to cross over to the Abacos. Spanish Wells on St. Georges Cay is a very popular area at the northern end of Eleuthera 

Fortunately we did a little food shopping yesterday for produce and bread as it is raining right now. The rain is strong and steady enough to wash most of the salt off the boat. Rough weather conditions cause the boat to be covered in salt, so everything you touch leaves salt on your hands. I did a thorough cleaning while at Chub Cay, but one good splash from a wave gets salt on everything.

This is a nice little marina with a variety of boats, including some good sized yachts. There is also a fishing fleet just down the waterway from us. Leroy is the dockmaster and well-known by the regulars. He was very helpful getting us tied up and secure. There is a popular restaurant on site that we may try for lunch or dinner today.............after the rain stops.

It was another beautiful sunrise in the Bahamas..........the best way to enjoy my morning coffee. The plan is to walk around the island this afternoon and do a little exploring. Tomorrow we will go back out to the anchorages and choose a spot that is protected from any wind. 

We continue to meet many nice cruisers enjoying their Bahamas adventure and quite a few "Loopers." These are cruisers that are working to complete "America's Great Loop." Not all "Loopers" come over to the Bahamas, but we have crossed paths with quite a few. We have met a lot of Canadians that have made their way here trying to escape the cold and snow. Our slip neighbors here are from Ottawa. We've met others from Quebec, Montreal and Toronto.