GaYa On The Move 2019-2020: March 23- 24, 2020.

March 23, 2020 - Williams Cay

8:00 am- After listening to the cruiser’s net, we decided it was time to leave George Town. Actually, I was getting anxious to move. It is a very difficult decision since they may close down the Marina where we get our boat hauled out in Florida. Do we rush or take our time!!! It sure is a stressful time for everyone.

10:00 am- After Steve dropped off our garbage in town, we lifted the dinghy and the anchor and aimed for Lee Stocking Island.

1:00 pm- The seas were rough. A sailor on Calliope talked to us along the way via VHF and said he was going to Williams Cay. We decided to follow him and try a new anchorage.

2:00 pm- Arrived at Williams Cay. It was low tide and we were bumping but managed to get into the anchorage. We covered 30 kn miles.

After ensuring that our anchor is secure, we dinghy and stopped by the vessel Calliope to thank Dietrich and Annie Floeter from Traverse, Michigan who sail a Catalina 34. We stayed on our dinghy and ensure we kept our distance however Steve exchanged books with them. This social distancing is not easy

We explored the island a bit after they explained where to go for a great view. They were right. Breathtaking rock formation.

I told Steve to stand back as he was looking down the edge.

4:30 Pm- We came back to the boat to make water. Steve was a happy man during that time because of where we were anchored. He was able to swim in his birth suit since there weren’t any boats behind us. I just took a nice long hot shower. It will be nice not to have the tv on. It creates so much anxiety just listening to it due to the virus situation. Steve is still able to get the news from satellite radio.

6:45 pm- Cheeseburgers for dinner. Relaxing with a glass of wine at this gorgeous anchorage. Haven’t sold Brent’s beer yet. ( he put 96 cans on the boat before we left Florida thinking that is what he was going to drink while he sailed with us.)

Beautiful sunset

8:00 pm- Steve read new information on Bahamian precaution and strict quarantine news. We are so impressed how seriously they are addressing it. Very strict curfew in effect. We are safe here on our boat since it is just Steve and I. Keeping our distance from everyone.

9:00 pm- Seeing that there is no TV, we were star watching. Steve noticed in the South Eastern sky a star that was flickering colours. I looked it up and it was Sirius. I am serious, it was flickering red, blue, green and white. With the binoculars, it was even more interesting. I have never seen or observe that before. Also saw satellites flying by at a high rate of speed.

We sat in back of the boat and enjoyed the tranquility.

10:00 pm- We both went to bed I listened to my audible for awhile.

March 24, 2020 - Williams Cay

6:45 am- Woke up to calm seas. While waiting for the sun to rise, I did my daily routine of stretching exercise. Compared to George Town, it is so peaceful here.

I am sending my family, my friends and the world many prayers until this challenge passes. I was just thinking that the sun rises and sets, the stars glitter even with all the turmoil going on in each of our lives, This virus is telling us how we are connected and our actions impact one another. Now we must work together as a unit to resolve this.

The sun was behind the clouds but I know it will rise and shine down on us.

11:00 am- We went for a great walk along the beach. I just can’t believe the beauty and formation of the rocks. I just love it.

We talked to other boaters who travel the world and they told us where to get coconuts. We found out they were Wayne and Betty Romberg on Bright Ayes. Of course along with our machete off we went to find coconuts. We managed to bring back 2 of them.