iolite
Cruising
30 July 2011 | Cuttyhunk Island, Cape Cod, Mass.
30 July 2011 | Cuttyhunk Harbour, Mass.
24 July 2011 | Mystic, Connecticut
11 July 2011 | Mystic
11 July 2011 | Noank
11 July 2011
11 July 2011 | Port Washington, New York
03 July 2011 | NJ & NY
03 July 2011 | Anchored south of the big bridge
03 July 2011 | Cape May, NJ
03 July 2011 | Delaware City, DE
03 July 2011 | St Michaels, Maryland
25 June 2011 | St Michaels, Maryland
22 June 2011
15 June 2011 | Reedville, VA
07 June 2011 | Onancock Creek, VA
05 June 2011 | Fishing Bay, Plankatank River, VA
05 June 2011 | Fishing Bay, Plankatank River, VA
30 May 2011 | Little Creek, VA
23 May 2011 | Beaufort, N.C.
WHERE TO START?
15 April 2011 | Emerald Bay, Exuma
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WHERE TO START?
We are now in Emerald Bay Marina just above Georgetown, and have been here for several days doing some regular maintenance items on the boat. With our Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht club membership we only pay $ .75 /ft /night vs $ 2.25 / ft. that is the posted fee. Great facilities, friendly staff, free wi fi, free laundry (unheard of), free shuttle to grocery/bank - what a deal!!
The main reason there have been so few blog posts is the lack of internet or the slowness for uploading pictures which frustrates me so I don't do it. It is kind of great to finally get to the place in your head where if you don't feel like doing something you just move on. Plus, we've been busy seeing the Exuma Islands.
A quick recap of the past couple weeks :
After leaving Rock Sound in Eleuthera we crossed over to Highborne Cay, then down to Shroud Cay and Warderick Wells in Exuma Land & Sea Park. From there it was a nice sail to Big Majors (beach with swimming pigs), then into the Staniel Cay Yacht Club to await the arrival of Lynn and Lon from Kansas (with whom we crossed the Atlantic in '06). They spent five fun-filled days with us. We ran up to Cambridge Cay, swam the Sea Aquarium and had the nicest swimming and snorkeling ever.
After Lynn and Lon left it was back out to big Majors with an easy run to Black Point Settlement next day. From there we sailed down to Galliott Cay and after one night it was out in the big blue Tongue of the Ocean for the run down to Emerald Bay in Great Exuma Island.
The weather is turning warmer and we have the boat covers/ awnings on for the first time. We even have been using the dingy bimini to escape the hot sun - it is a saving grace, as are the awnings.
Our thoughts are now to turning north. We will probably leave here Sunday, head back up the Exuma chain of islands with a run into Nassau. From there we intend to do the Abacos Islands and will jump offshore from there probably to Charleston. Several overnighters later we will be back in the Chesapeake.
Our time here in the Bahamas has been everything and more... unbelievable beaches (Bob is a major beach connoisseur), water colors, friendly people, lots of facilities and places to tuck into.
p.s. the picture above is Bob in Shroud Cay, part of the Exuma Land & Sea Park.....iolite in the background.
We are now in Emerald Bay Marina just above Georgetown, and have been here for several days doing some regular maintenance items on the boat. With our Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht club membership we only pay $ .75 /ft /night vs $ 2.25 / ft. that is the posted fee. Great facilities, friendly staff, free wi fi, free laundry (unheard of), free shuttle to grocery/bank - what a deal!!
The main reason there have been so few blog posts is the lack of internet or the slowness for uploading pictures which frustrates me so I don't do it. It is kind of great to finally get to the place in your head where if you don't feel like doing something you just move on. Plus, we've been busy seeing the Exuma Islands.
A quick recap of the past couple weeks :
After leaving Rock Sound in Eleuthera we crossed over to Highborne Cay, then down to Shroud Cay and Warderick Wells in Exuma Land & Sea Park. From there it was a nice sail to Big Majors (beach with swimming pigs), then into the Staniel Cay Yacht Club to await the arrival of Lynn and Lon from Kansas (with whom we crossed the Atlantic in '06). They spent five fun-filled days with us. We ran up to Cambridge Cay, swam the Sea Aquarium and had the nicest swimming and snorkeling ever.
After Lynn and Lon left it was back out to big Majors with an easy run to Black Point Settlement next day. From there we sailed down to Galliott Cay and after one night it was out in the big blue Tongue of the Ocean for the run down to Emerald Bay in Great Exuma Island.
The weather is turning warmer and we have the boat covers/ awnings on for the first time. We even have been using the dingy bimini to escape the hot sun - it is a saving grace, as are the awnings.
Our thoughts are now to turning north. We will probably leave here Sunday, head back up the Exuma chain of islands with a run into Nassau. From there we intend to do the Abacos Islands and will jump offshore from there probably to Charleston. Several overnighters later we will be back in the Chesapeake.
Our time here in the Bahamas has been everything and more... unbelievable beaches (Bob is a major beach connoisseur), water colors, friendly people, lots of facilities and places to tuck into.
p.s. the picture above is Bob in Shroud Cay, part of the Exuma Land & Sea Park.....iolite in the background.
Comments
| Vessel Name: | iolite |
| Vessel Make/Model: | 2000 Dixon 44 Hull built by Ian Franklin and finished by McMullen & Wing in Auckland New Zealand |
| Hailing Port: | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Crew: | Faune Creaser and Alex Astbury |
| Extra: |
iolite's Photos - (Main)
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We visited the Butterfly Garden which is part of the Natural Museum within the University of Florida (home of the Gators!), in Gainesville. Hundreds of butterflies are housed in a vivarium (huge enclosed space with sun & air moving through special screens & gorgeous gardens with streams/waterfalls flowing through). If you sit still they land on you to rest & make you feel wonderful. Most peaceful experience ever!!
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Created 13 December 2010
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With deepest respect to The Deep South that we just love, there are certain features that do create its sugared charm. Here are but a few.
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Created 8 November 2010
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Watch as the show sets up and then dismantles. Please open pictures and note comments to follow the set up process.... truly an orchestration!!
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Created 15 October 2010
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This was so amazing.....every sense is activated as you travel along....everyone should see NY from the perspective of the water.....take a ferry, tour boat or whatever.....just pick a sunny day
32 Photos
Created 28 September 2010
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I LOVED the bridges......hard to pick a favorite but the Brooklyn Bridge is set as the highlighter
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Created 28 September 2010
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Overwhelming immensity of shapes - many you know
9 Photos
Created 28 September 2010
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There are a few notes on some pictures to point out specifics but overall it was the beauty I found in industry or the sense of flow with changing icons
20 Photos
Created 28 September 2010
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Where we stayed for 9 days. Great spot & we'll go back - safe, easy commute to NYC, good people.
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Created 28 September 2010
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Sitting pretty at the head of Long Island Sound......a place any real Nova Scotian would love
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Created 20 September 2010
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Pictures taken along the Main Street of Provincetown
40 Photos
Created 11 September 2010
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What a great town!! Sistered to Lunenburg....loved it.
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Created 11 September 2010
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Pictures taken from Halifax to Lunenburg to Shelburne
40 Photos
Created 19 June 2010
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Trips to Exumas, BVIs, sailing to the Azores & Portugal
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Created 14 June 2010
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A history from the original website following her 2000 build completion to current changes
24 Photos | 1 Sub-Album
Created 13 June 2010
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To be sailing into wonderful places meeting great people is really what it is all about....
32 Photos
Created 13 June 2010
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Following our purchase of the boat we kept it there for a year and visited it.
12 Photos
Created 13 June 2010
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Mahone Bay, Halifax in Northwest Arm, Deep Cove, Aspotogan
25 Photos
Created 13 June 2010
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This is our first trip on the boat bringing it back home.
11 Photos
Created 13 June 2010
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Who: Faune Creaser and Alex Astbury
Port: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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