Compass Rose departed Miami at 7am and headed east towards the Bahamas. We were accompanied by Mike & Casey Ruhr aboard their Krogen 48 Tranquility Base. Although the forecast from NOAA was for 2-4 foot seas in the a.m. and 1-2 in the p.m, it turned out to be more like 3-4 all day. The wind and waves were on our starboard beam which contributed to a rock and roll crossing.
But, at 2:30 in the afternoon we sighted Cat Cay (land ho!) and winded our way through Gun Cay Cut. The water went from 2,800 ft to 12 ft in a matter of minutes. The water becam flat and verrrrry clear once we were on the Bahama Banks. We continued on for another 20 miles and anchored out on the Banks litterally in the middle of nowhere. Very
dark and spooky.
Photo: Our travelling companion Tranquility Base.
But, at 2:30 in the afternoon we sighted Cat Cay (land ho!) and winded our way through Gun Cay Cut. The water went from 2,800 ft to 12 ft in a matter of minutes. The water becam flat and verrrrry clear once we were on the Bahama Banks. We continued on for another 20 miles and anchored out on the Banks litterally in the middle of nowhere. Very
dark and spooky.Photo: Our travelling companion Tranquility Base.
After a somewhat rolly night on the Banks, we pulled up the anchor at 7am and continued east towards Chub Cay. Sighting land once again, we entered the Chub Cay Marina. This marina is in the process of being completly rebuilt. Floating docks can accomodate boats up to 150' and they are building single family houses everywhere. Apparently, there is great fishing here (the water drops off to 2500' just off here). Very nice place but at $3.85/ft (incl elect) it's a bit pricey.
Photo: The new 'clubhouse' at Chub Cay
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