Sunset at the Sale

Tuesday 5 March 2013

Don't want to crush any illusions here, but West End is not the fun capitol of Grand Bahama. There's almost nothing to do and one is charged extortionate rates not to do it. Strategically located between Florida and The Abacos they attempt to abuse their advantage. As development of the place hasn't advanced since last visited several years ago and few boats were in residence assume the concept of attracting more business by making it prohibitively expensive is somewhat flawed.

Going stir crazy waiting for the wind to abate we rode the bus into Freeport then Lucaya for a day of frivolity at what amounts to a tourist trap. Despite pejorative description we had fun, enjoyed live music and found a really cheap watch (orange band) to replace the one that leaped into the water in Miami.

In light and variable wind motor-sailed and then motored to Sale Cay to either wait out tomorrow's big blow (the big storm coming across from NE US) or enjoy the sleigh ride into The Sea of Abaco tomorrow. Since the brand new and highly touted Rocna anchor isn't even pretending to hold in what is assumed to be sand dusted marl on the east side of the island, expect to start early and attempt to avoid the worst of the 25 to 30 knots winds predicted by late morning.

Jack