December 15, 2013
We crossed the Gulf Stream today and are currently docked in Alice Town, North Bimini.
We had originally planned to go to West End on Grand Bahama, but the weather did not cooperate, so we decided to at least get across the stream in this window.
The wind was 14-17 knots from the south, which with the effect of the current had us close-hauled for most of the day. The morning was sailable, but not with enough boat speed for the trip so we motor-sailed. Around midday the winds clocked a little towards the west and we were able to sail. Overall our boat speed was great and we made very good time. The seas were a bit rough, however, which made for a less than comfortable ride.
Tomorrow we will try to re-activate our Bahamian phone.
Tom
Docked at Weech's Bimini Dock
Alice Town, North Bimini, Bahamas
Via Satellite Phone
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