"Allure" Bahamas 2016

Frank · February 27, 2016, 04:23:11 PM

After 2 days on the hook, we were treated to a nice 38 kt mile sail back to Allens-Pensacola. Supplies are getting low so back to GTC SOON

Frank · February 27, 2016, 07:56:17 PM

OK.....we all screw up!

Anchoring...docking...whatever. If you are out, sooner or later you ARE the show.

Last week I was below reading when I heard what sounded like "my" out board outside. I went up to find friends bringing it back. It had untied and drifted away. Yep...I got teased!
So.....today on the sail to Allens Pen....I looked back and my dingy was gone. Did a 180 and got on the VHF.
Yep....the boat behind had grabbed it for me. Bad news was its the same crew that rescued it the 1st time.....

So.......this is how it was delivered back to me. :D

Not a darn thing I could say..... :o

Sunset tonight at Allens-Pen

Tim · February 27, 2016, 09:02:54 PM

Get http://www.animatedknots.com/indexboating.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com#ScrollPoint ;D

Frank · February 27, 2016, 09:27:15 PM

I've got the book of knots aboard......

I know..... I know.....

:-[. :o

Me dumb....

CharlieJ · February 27, 2016, 09:51:43 PM

been there, done that. Once was because I didn't tie it right, the other was because tow bridle wore through

NASTY surprise to look back and see just water!!!

Cyric30 · February 28, 2016, 08:16:13 AM

Tim
Don't want to co-oped the thread
But thank you for this link, i haven't seen it before.

Quote from: Tim on February 27, 2016, 09:02:54 PM
Get http://www.animatedknots.com/indexboating.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com#ScrollPoint ;D

w00dy · February 28, 2016, 11:25:35 AM

A few years back, I had my Aleutka anchored in Boot Key Harbor, outside the mooring field, just off the Dockside cafe. Came back to the dinghy dock after a day ashore and guess what...no dinghy! I'm pretty sure it was untied by a drunken boater from the marina there who was harrassing me for anchoring outside the mooring field. Luckily, the harbor is almost fully enclosed and I was able to pull my little inflatable out of the leeward mangroves the next morning when it was light out. Still, not a good feeling to lose it!

CharlieJ · February 28, 2016, 02:00:17 PM

:) Been there Woody- In March, 2010, I counted 72 dinghies on the BIG dock,, and about 20 on the little one

We were anchored out also. I think there were about 460 boats in the harbor, or so they said.

Part of the big dinghy dock-One more pier not shown, for hard dinghies

Bob J (ex-misfits) · February 28, 2016, 04:47:16 PM

Quote from: Frank on February 27, 2016, 07:56:17 PM
Bad news was its the same crew that rescued it

They have a good sense of humor for sure:)

Frank · March 03, 2016, 10:33:40 AM

Yep....they do have great humour!

Been just lazing around Manjack. Went for a nice ocean beach walk yesterday. Not a soul on it....beautiful!

Jeff....who sings and plays guitar, having a sunset 'zen moment' last night on his fore deck

Frank · March 03, 2016, 10:40:48 AM

Here's a rare boat....

Commissioned and sailed all over the carribean by A. O. Halsley until his passing (A.O. Was a true character!)
Now owned and sailed by his friend George...

George sailed in and anchored for a visit this morning

It's a Lyle Hess 26

Yep....not a Falmouth OR Bristol Channel cutter...but a 26!
Only about 5 built

Tim · March 03, 2016, 01:13:49 PM

SWEET!!!

Frank · March 03, 2016, 08:11:25 PM

Picture is anchored at Manjack.

It truly is a small world. Here, over 2000 miles from home, on the boat to the left is a couple from my area. In fact Sue was born at the same hospital as I was. A trawler (just out of the picture) travelling with us is owned by a couple born a half hour drive from home. Nope....we didn't know each other before..

Frank · March 04, 2016, 04:52:58 PM

My 1st sailing pic

Hard to take solo :o

Had just left Allens-Pensacola (back ground) and sailing to Manjack

14-16 knot breeze, close reach, making 4.8 to 5.6+

32adios · March 04, 2016, 04:56:51 PM

Great pics........thanks!!

Frank · March 05, 2016, 06:50:32 PM

"Glory B" just emailed me a couple more....

Frank · March 08, 2016, 11:41:09 AM

A few days ago the ladies got together on one boat to do art work. Some painted pictures, other painted up floatsum or shells

This is what Mike's outboard looked like when his wife brought it back.

moral of story...

Do NOT leave your dingy alone with a group of drinking women! :D

32adios · March 08, 2016, 02:03:52 PM

Uh Oh!!!

Frank · March 10, 2016, 06:30:08 PM

Spent some time at Manjack, then Green Turtle.
Sheena2 hosted a huge turkey dinner last night...awesome!!
Glory B even baked a double chocolate cake!! ruffin it :D
2 of the boats I've been cruising with are heading back west as next week has good crossing windows. No plans and with a great E wind, I thought I'd sail up to Allens-P to get a few more vists in before they left. Very good run all the way.

pic of the boats at anchor here

and yes....another sunset! Jeff on P J Whoopie made me a conch horn
got to try it out at sunset tonight

Frank · March 12, 2016, 03:53:19 PM

I'll apologize for another sunset pic

They just never get old to me...

last night:

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