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  February 24, 2026    Day 62 It’s been 10 days since our last post — where has the time gone? The Georgetown Cruising Regatta is in full swing, and we took part in the poker run. We may have enjoyed ourselves a little too much at each stop because we never made it to the final one to collect our last card! In the end, it didn’t matter — no one had a particularly strong hand anyway. Laundry day turned into an adventure of its own. After an hour in the dryer, our clothes were still wet. That’s when we discovered the propane tank was empty. What was supposed to be a short wait for a replacement turned into 2.5 hours. When a small propane tank finally arrived, it overheated the dryer and burned our clothes — melted elastic and shrunk just about everything. Not exactly the fresh laundry feeling we were hoping for! Now infant sized..LOL These poor folks’ boat ran aground, and we figured they might be waiting quite a while for the tide to come back in. Thankfully, help arrived ...

  February 14, 2026  Day 52 We’re still thoroughly enjoying our time in the Exumas. We hiked along the art trail, which led us to a different part of the island and the most beautiful sandbar. Once again, my cell phone photos and videos just don’t do it justice. There were a few picnic tables and pavilions scattered around, and we saw one family who had brought a grill and were having a cookout—simply enjoying this pretty, private slice of paradise. I even managed to get in a little extra exercise. 🙃 We also hiked up to Monument Park, where we captured another beautiful video overlooking the island and Coconut Beach Club. We saw a beautiful fan coral. Last night, Ron and Shelly invited us over to their boat for appetizers, and Jessica and Scott were there too—such a fun evening! Afterward, we headed to movie night to watch Maiden , the incredible story of how Tracy Edwards assembled the first all-female crew to compete in a round-the-world sailing race. It was truly inspiring...

 February 12 Day 50 The weather is finally starting to improve here—we’re seeing a little less wind and warmer temperatures, which has been wonderful. We’ve visited the famous Chat N Chill beach bar a few times since many of the activities are held there. We attended a pig roast, and I even got to pet a stingray (which sounds a little ridiculous, I know!). Apparently, the rays love conch. When conch is prepared at Chat N Chill, the leftovers are tossed into the water, so the rays have become very docile and friendly. Dinghy lessons are continuing, and I made it all the way to town! I’m not docking the boat yet, but I was able to go through the bridge on the way out without Steve having to grab the wheel. Progress each time 😊 Yesterday, I attended beach yoga—my first time doing yoga on the beach—and it was a perfect morning. It was especially nice to go with the other girls we’ve been spending time with. Everyone loved it. I’ve decided this absolutely needs to be part of my everyd...

  February 8, 2026  Day 46  The word of the day is PINK! We made it to Georgetown! The trip started out beautifully, but once evening came, the weather did not match the forecast. The waves were much higher than expected, and wow—it was rolly. And it went on for hours. I officially declared it the most treacherous trip of them all. It took a few days for that memory to fade! When we arrived in Georgetown, this is what we saw: boat after boat after boat. I’ve never seen so many boats in one place. For the record, we did not catch a mahi. When we pulled the line in, it was covered in seaweed—something we never thought to check…. rolling eyes. We made it to the beach yesterday and discovered the most adorable pool area at the resort. We also hiked some trails, and I couldn’t get over the pink trail markers—so cute! On a less positive note, it appears the knot-tying lesson retention was… less than one might hope for. As a result, we are now holding daily knot-tying school u...

  February 4, 2026  Day 42 Survived the storm We spent five days at the marina….PRICEY!  However, if we had to be anywhere, we were all grateful to be there and not out anchored. The storm is something I won’t forget for a long time. The wind gusted up to 46 knots, and hearing it howl through the rigging is unforgettable. Thankfully, only two boats sustained damage. Here is a pic of the sunset the day after the storm. We spent those five days with our small group and feel incredibly fortunate to have met such amazing friends. After the storm passed, we were able to explore the island and resort—though it was definitely cold. There’s a school called Island School, a very cool marine and research school. I rode my bike through the campus and took a few photos. Home - The Island School I was able to get in a bike ride to the cliffs. Apparently brave souls jump off these. Today we’re sailing to Georgetown in the Exumas! It should be about an 18-hour trip. Unfortunately we are...

  January 29 - Day 36 Underway     FISH ON! Today we trolled a line and look what we caught, a little tunny aka false albacore! It’s slated for dinner. I’m going to need a very strong mental distraction—and possibly selective amnesia—after what I witnessed this afternoon if I’m going to eat it😑 Tomorrow we are headed to Cape Eleuthera Marina to hunker down before the big storm that is hitting the east coast. The storm is coming!