Came into Nassau Harbour on the back of two cruise ships after 25hr nighttime transit. We seemed to be the only ones on the water other than the big boys. At least those and the freighters were the only ones I had witnessed while on watch. The entrance to the harbor was interesting with rolling surf over the breakwater up to their small lighthouse.
We came in and made a quick call to Harbour Court Marina but were unsuccessful. Later determined we needed to be on another channel, but, no problem, as we buzzed their fuel dock and Dudley jumped right over and settled us in a slip.
Greeted by the same courteous staff as four years previous upon arrival. Peter arranged the details and introduced us to our neighbors as we got settled. He welcomed us back and remembered our last stay for good or bad. I just don't know. The place seems just the same as before. A secure, friendly marina in a somewhat maintained state of disrepair. It seems to cater to everybody with some motor yachts, some anglers, a busy dive operation, and a good deal of sailors.
We hooked up, showered, and had a big late morning breakfast. Afterwards, I stopped into the coffee shop to get reconnected to the world. The Marina is directly across the street from Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza which has all the necessities. It is a very convenient location with a Starbucks having free Wifi, a Fresh Market with an instore cafe, a well stocked pharmacy, a liquor store, and a Bahamas Wimax.The plaza also has some fast food for those tired of cooking.
After killing some time decompressing, I went back to the boat to find Jim right back in the middle of it. I assumed he would have fallen out and would be fast asleep after the long hours traveling. No such luck, he was back in maintenance mode again. I bucked up and joined in and we gave the boat a full cleaning before an early dinner.