January 27Barely able to keep ahead of veering wind last two days. As course has shifted right, wind has shifted faster. Race lost tomorrow as breeze goes strongly Southeast. Good excuse to stay here at Staniel Cay (Bond, James Bond) and possibly abuse an adult beverage or two (shaken, stirred, brewed, whatever). Lighter conditions Thursday for short sail to Little Farmer's Cay, then OK to make Georgetown before hammer falls Friday night after frontal passage. (Currently in lee of Exumas, but Little Farmer's
to Elizabeth Harbour and G'Town requires Exuma Sound) This, relying on weather weasels. Confidence minimal. Today probably last good sail for a few - walked away from a yawl, motor-sailing with main only and pounding like a major hangover.

Was struck, in Marathon, by location of town's largest liquor store beside a health club. Incongruous or complimentary? How about a dermatology clinic/tanning spa? And that reminds me, someone called today for Eczema Park... made me itch. Eggzooma.

Heard about continuing frigid weather in the US. Someone is obviously not doing his part to increase greenhouse gases. Hey!, breed cows, eat beans, breathe faster, kill a tree!!! Come on people, where's your compassion?

Jack

PS Rain! Hoping for enough to banish crust of salt.