Stayed the night out in Hoggs Cove during a blow out of the north. All systems worked great, especially the new Frigoboat evaporator plate refrigeration system. Many other upgrades over the last few months made life at anchor very comfortable and safer.

Now that my wife has finally retired, we can look at a trip across the stream and enjoy some time in the Bahamas. We are planning on a couple months, crossing from the Palm Beach inlet or points south. We've done the Abacos before so the plan is to do a more southerly circuit. At this point, looks like Bimini, Berrys, Eleuthera and Exuma are points of interest. I will definately try for Eleuthera as that island is her namesake. Hope to set sail in early February.

after repairs to the plywood teak and holly sole...

It's been forever since posting here on Sailblogs. Now that my wife is finally retiring and we are heading off two to three months, it's time to start posting again. This will probably be the final voyage on Eleuthera before settling down and joining the landlubber crowd, but maybe not. Look for posts here pre-departure and throughout the journey which should begin late January 2022 or early February. It's been a very long process to get the boat ready as can be, especially when I had a surprise of termites. After making repairs and upgrades over the last year, I'm ready to enjoy!!

I was watching the "Sunday Morning" show about the aftereffects of Hurricane Florence. They showed a shot of a sailboat high and dry amid debris from what looks like a fallen house. I recognized the lines as a CSY Walkover. I'll try to load a pic. My heart goes out to the owner. Hopefully the boat can be salvaged. From the looks of it, very likely. If any boat can be brought back, it's the CSY!