Allure to the Abacos/15

[Frank]

Hi Sheila. Don't "hope"...get that boat back over here   ;)

[Frank]

Did a lil boat maintenance and laundry today. You're never too bored...always something...

[Frank]

Marsh Harbor is the 3rd largest town/city in Bahamas. After the out islands...it seems busy/hectic. I'm anchored across from the "busy" side of the harbor in front of "the Jib Room". Much quieter here. It's a super friendly marina and has great facilities if you wanted to stay in one place for a while. Jason is the bartender-dock master most days. Really a good guy!  The wind has been up...those yellow shades are normally rolled up.

[Frank]

Just a minute or so after sunset tonight at anchor. Couldn't find the darn camera in time  :o

[SeaHusky]

Did a lil boat maintenance and laundry today. You're never too bored...always something...

What boat is that?

[Frank]

Com Pac 27

http://sailfar.net/forum/index.php?topic=4382.0   scroll down on this link. Jim posted a layout.

[Frank]

Sunrise is as pretty as sunset. The boat to the left is a C&C 25....great sailing boat, far better than most in that size...certainly KISS. I've always had as soft spot for them.

[Frank]

Left Marsh Harbor this morning and sailed to Hope Town on Elbow Cay. Hope Town has one of only 2 remaining, man'd, kerosene burning, original old light houses left. The famouse candy striped structure is visible for miles. The water on the way over was kinda nice too  :)

[Frank]

Hope Town Harbor has no anchoring room and the balls are usually taken. A few left early with a decent tide, I arrived close to low tide at the shallow entrance (4ft) and preceded in and got a ball while others waited out front for the tide to rise. Ya gotta love shallow draft!!
It really is SO pretty here!!!

[Frank]

I love the cute, brightly painted homes in Hope Town...all with nice vegatation

[Frank]

the streets are clean and super for walks. Lots of flowers and plants

[Frank]

Harbor entrance view from "inside".  Beachs too...

[Frank]

a better pic of the famous light house

[lance on cloud nine]

if you find the time Frank, I would love to hear any of your thoughts on your new boat. Thank you.

[Frank]

garbage days in Hope Town are Mon, Weds and Friday. You dingy over to the lower dock for collection. For the last few years this gentleman has dingy'd around in the morning boat to boat collecting it for everyone. No...not his "job" ...just a service he does for fellow cruisers. Seems odd at first, who'd want to go around with other peoples smelly garbage doing multiple runs burning your own fuel for nothing? But...after thinking about it, 2 things come to mind. He cruises with his wife and I'm sure we have all felt our boats "walls closing in" at times. Then...what a great way to stop, chat and catch up with everyone.  He's a great guy.

Here's to the "Garbage Man" of Hope Town   :D

[Frank]

Lance...I'll PM you details but I'm loving it

[SeaHusky]

I just want to let you know that I really enjoy this thread!
I plan to take a gap year in a few years time but not sure I really want to go to the Caribbean as it seems very "touristy". Bahamas may be an option.
Also I am sure that several of us would like to hear about your boat if you post it here.
Anyway, thanks for sharing!

EDIT...started a thread on the boat
http://sailfar.net/forum/index.php?topic=4463.msg49597#msg49597

[Frank]

Why I like Hope town....

"colours"

[Frank]

why I like Hope Town...




"plants"

[jotruk]

absolutely beautiful you can post all you want and I can say that I will enjoy everyone!