145 nm east of Stuart, Fla.
52 nm from Marsh Harbour
414 nm from Wilmington, NC
A cold front came through with the associated strong north, northeast,
then east wind. I spent the time visiting, went to a very nice grocery
store (prices are about 2x as in the US. We sure are blessed with
inexpensive costs of living. It is that way all around the world.)Bought
and ate two quarts of chocolate chip cookie ice cream, and back in the
rocking and rolling boat fussed with the computer and wifi trying to
upload photographs. The winds settled into the east at 15-20. It would
be nice to explore some more of the charms of Abaco, but the charms
awaiting in North Carolina have much more attraction, and it is time to
go home.
The wind is brisk and the sailing is great, I am making
good time, and going with the current, but the wind and seas are on my
quarter, which makes the boat roll and heave dramatically. My plan is to
go generally north west paralleling the Bahama Banks until I get to
the Gulf Stream, then ride it north. Another cold front is forecasted
for Wednesday so I may have to exit the Gulf Stream and let it pass. But
now I am on a good course making good speed. That is all I ask.
Bill Doar
s/v Advent II
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