March 12, 2026 Day 78 Conch, Knots, and Sunset Cleaning
Yesterday brought us to Ships Channel Cay, where curiosity (and snorkel gear) led us beneath the waves. The water was alive with coral reefs, an assortment of fish, and—much to our surprise—plenty of conch. Diving down to collect them was exhilarating, though I quickly discovered one small problem: I can't get back into the dinghy. Trying not to panic ..I got Steve’s attention.
Luckily,—our ever-resourceful knot master—came to the rescue. With a few clever twists, he rigged a knotted rope ladder that made climbing back aboard possible ( The yellow line).
Of course, the real challenge came afterward. Cleaning the conch is no small task, and we worked until the sun slipped below the horizon. I joined in with a knife, though my contribution was more “a little bit” than “a lot.” Still, it felt good to be part of the process.
Now comes the fun part: turning our catch into dishes that are edible …wink!
This morning we left at sunrise, motor sailing toward Spanish Wells. The sea is calm, the breeze steady, and if all goes well, we’ll arrive around 2:30. Another day, another chapter in our journey aboard Restless.
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