3-19-2014: Mastered the Whale today

We checked all the weather web-sites, Barometer Bob in particular, and it was a go for the Whale. The reports were swells from 3 to 5 feet in the Atlantic going around Whale Cay and from what we have heard, that is pretty common. We were on our way by 08:30 and made it around the Whale by 09:50. We encountered several swells in the 5 foot range and there were at least 2 swells that were 6 foot plus. We were rocked some but it was manageable. We found a nice little anchorage in Baker’s Bay just off of Great Guana Cay. 

We put the dinghy back in the water and went ashore on a little island to try some shelling again. We hit the jackpot. They were not big shells, but very nice little ones and lots of them. We had a good time. I have to thank the CO as he has been very patient with us in our search for shells.

N26.68921
W77.15439

CO’s comments: Another beautiful day in the Bahamas; I think I'm going to stay.

1st Mate’s comments: Going around Whale Cay was very interesting. From our anchorage, we can see Whale Cay and the waves. Doesn't seem possible that the waters can be so violent and then be so calm a short ways away in the protection of a Cay.

3-19-2014: Sun rise at Bluff House Marina

3-19-2014: Leaving Green Turtle Cay

3-19-2014: Whale Cay with the huge waves splashing on the Atlantic side

3-19-2014: Video of the waves hitting the Whale

3-19-2014: Kim Jo IV at anchorage by Great Guana Cay

3-19-2014: Sun set at Baker’s Bay anchorage

3-19-2014:  Yacht leaving Baker's Bay Marina