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Off we set upon the sea, to sail the islands in the lee... The Pollard family of four prepares to leave Alexandria, Va., home for 25 years, to spend two years sailing the Caribbean.

We're in the Bahamas!
Jennie and David
12/27/2006, Bimini, Bahamas

Since St. Augustine, we have had no internet access, but have visited Vero Beach, Nettles Island, Pompano Beach, and Miami Beach.
We left No Name Harbor in Biscayne Bay for Biminia on the morning of December 23, and crossed in 15-20 knot winds and 4 to 6 foot seas, arriving about 4 p.m.
We have enjoyed visiting Bimini, and are ready to move on to Nassau, but looks like weather will hold us here for 4 or 5 more days.
We wish everyone a safe and happy new year!

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Cumberland Island and St. Augustine
David and Jennie
11/29/2006, St. Augustine, Florida

We left Tybee the Friday after Thanksgiving via the Lazaretto Creek and Wassau Sound, and had a easy cruise offshore to St. Catherine's Sound. We anchored the first night at Wahoo Creek, the next at Walley's Leg, then two nights in Cumberland Sound. We spend the day exploring Cumberland Island and enjoying both the natural beauty and the ruins. We even saw the wild horses. Then we crossed into Florida!!! and anchored below Pine Island one night and arrived in St. Augustine this morning. The weather was warm and balmy. This is a fascinating city. Our port is in the heart of the historic district. Its full of history, the shopping is great, and the Christmas decorations and lights are beautiful. We plan on putting more photos in the album. Thanks for the comments. After a few days here, we will be heading out to Vero Beach. We wish everyone the best!

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Still in Savannah
Jennie
11/20/2006, Tybee Island, GA

The jib is repaired and back up, a new hot water heater has been purchased and installed, and we have had a wonderful visit on Tybee. Our plans to depart are temporarily delayed due to weather--big winds on the East Coast the next few days. Looks like we will be here through Thurs or Fri.
I am trying to attach photos or create an album--our "rustic" shrimp dock and downtown Savannah have all been thoroughly photographed! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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Skallywag
Who: David Pollard
Port: Coles Point, Virginia
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