Kim Jo IV: Powell Cay and Manjack Cay

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Powell Cay and Manjack Cay

3-14-2014, Powell Cay:
Just a hop, skip, and a jump and we were at our anchorage for the day; Powell Cay; just 6 miles from Spanish Cay. We anchored in about 6 feet of water and put 50 feet of rode out. We put the dinghy in the water for the first time and went ashore to look for shells. We were told they were very good on the Atlantic side of the Cay. We were very disappointed as we found very few shells and the ones we did find were very small. We did see a star fish, alive, in the water though. Forgot to bring my camera with.

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CO’s comments: My new anchor works real good. I bring it up and the XO drives the boat.

3-13-2014: Break wall at Spanish Cay at high tide

3-14-2014: Leaving Spanish Cay

3-15-2014, Manjack Cay:
Lazy morning, got going by 10:00. Keith pulled the anchor and I drove. We left the dinghy in the water and hooked it up with a tow line; this is the first time we have towed the dinghy and after a few adjustment while under way all went good. We had a few sprinkles on our way over to Manjack Cay which was only about 17 miles from Powell Cay but after we got here the sun came out and we had a beautiful day. Went to shore again looking for shells without any luck. Sharon and I both were glad we had such good luck on Spanish Cay the other day when we found several conch shells. Early this morning, Keith saw 3 rather large fish swimming around our boat; again, no camera shot. It is so cool seeing all the way to the bottom in this beautiful, clear, green, water.

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CO’s comments: Man, our new anchor is really working good. I am still bringing it up and Bobbie is still driving. Both anchorages have been in sand and grass. Also on both anchorages, I probably could have been 400 yards or more closer to shore. Sometimes it is hard to believe the depth finder because the water is so clear. Having a good time.