After our aquatic explorations we decided to wander around Staniel Cay. The cay is well known for its proximity to the Thunderball Grotto and the home of the Staniel Cay Yacht Club (SCYC). What the SCYC lacks in volume of dock space it makes up for in the sheer size of vessels that continually pass though. Some tie up for the night some just stop for fuel. During our time in the area (we anchored 200 yards off the marina) it seemed the face dock was never without at least two 100+ foot pleasure yachts. These vessels, Mucho Mas, Sea Bird, Blackhawk, Liberation, Miracle, Penny's Heaven, etc. are floating condos that appear to come complete with doormen, janitors, wait staff, chauffer, and all manner of crew that attend to the needs of the vessel and her owners. The crew all sport matching attire that identify the vessel to which they are beholden. We consistently were greeted with quizzical looks from above as we approached the SYSC in Origami. The SYSC is more of a marina than a yacht club, but any yacht club in the states would be quite pleased with the SYSC's client list.
Moving beyond the SYSC the island quickly takes on the character other Exuma Out Islands. We did stumble upon a shade tree boat yard with the SV Lady Muriel up on blocks for a refit (see image) Lady Muriel is a classic Island Regatta Boat. We would see many more of these vessels at tomorrow's Black Point Regatta.