Jus Keep Dem Knees in Tight

X-ing File #5_Antigua to Bahamas (perhaps) continues

Warderick Wells to Settlement Point

From Warderick Wells we moved north to Highbourne Cay, home of an expensive resort and marina.  We wanted an internet hit and thankfully they also had a large BaTel tower, so we parked as close as we could, hoping especially to check the weather.  Highbourne is also a good stepping off place for crossing the Exuma Bank to the bright & brassy lights of Nassau, or for us, an overnighter to Settlement Point to wait the weather for our leap across the Gulf Stream. 

A short weather opportunity gave us no time to call in and feed the iguanas on Allens Cay, so we hurried on over the banks in fine style, just making the Old Bahama Bay Marina before the weather got too wild.  Crossing the Gulf Stream is a bit of an art and picking the “right” day essential to a safe arrival.  The Gulf Stream moves north with some force and winds blowing against it can raise challenging waves, known locally as elephants.  We’ll be in touch – on the other side….

So, it's farewell to the Caribbean and goodbye Bahamas, for now at least!

Take a mooring and explore the clear waters of  Warderick Wells

Dine local style in Antigua 

Park your dinghy in crystal clear water on the Exuma Banks

No Boat?  Then stay in cute water-side cabins on Staniel Cay.