The big event is happening in George Town, the much anticipated George Town Regatta. Several of our boating friends are back in the harbor to join in on the events. The weather has given us a break and the wind is not blowing like crazy so we have taken advantage of it.
The pre-Regatta week events began with sundowners and finger food with our boat neighbors. We have some of the best boat neighbors you can ask for. Everyone pitches in and helps each other without hesitation.
I have not used our washing machine on board since we first got the boat in August 2021. Our marina in Brunswick had free laundry as part of our stay so it was always much easier and convenient to do it there. When I finally got ready to use it again it was not cooperating. After contacting Splendide’s support team I found out that it has something to do with our electrical. If you recall from my previous posts last year we had electrical issues starting the 2nd week we had the boat. I feel confident that this issue is related to the previous wiring issues. For the meantime we have a work around but man does it suck to have to constantly find work around on a boat that costs so much money and is brand new. It would be one thing if this boat was the first one off the production line but we were number 43. They should have the building of this model of boat down to an art by now.
Last Sunday was absolutely beautiful so we hopped in our dinghies and headed over to the ocean side to stretch our legs.
Later that afternoon we headed over to Chat N Chill to play mexican train and visit with everyone.
We ventured out on President’s Day to try our hand at lobster huntng. Unfortunately for us the waves were huge coming into the channel and the current was rather strong. John (2) and Christina hopped in the water and did some diving down but the reef looked to be picked over. We cut the trip short as I needed to get back to work and they continued to another spot where one lobster was caught.
Another night of live music from the Piano Man in front of Monument.
The first official event of the regatta was the dinghy poker run. Bubba and John had a lot of fun while Tracey and I both worked.
On Saturday the in harbor race took place. Several different classes of boats participated. We did not join in on the race but were spectators cheering them on from our dinghy. John from our buddy boat was part of the crew on Ethan’s boat Kumbaya. Unfortunately they did not finish the race as they ran aground onto a sandbar. All was not lost, Ethan made out pretty good with two bottles of booze and bragging rights to naming the shoal he ran aground after him.
Later that afternoon we headed over to George Town for the after racing party at Peace N Plenty followed by dinner at the Exuma Yacht Club.
Sunday morning we attended beach church. Bob and Tracey did an excellent job in leading the reading and message. After church we stayed back for the kids event which was building conch horns and knot tying. Me, Debbie and Tracey had fun trying to figure out how to tie knots that the men can’t get out of when we throw them overboard!
The conch shell with the end removed is the one we made a horn into. Every night you can hear other cruisers blow their conch horn as a means to communicate the sun is almost set.
After the kids (and big kids) festivities ended we enjoyed a lunch over at the Snappy Turtle and then walked the beach on the ocean side. It was a beautiful calm day!
Later that evening our boat neighbors Christina and John stopped by to share the fruits of their labor for the day. The lobster tail below was small in comparison to the other one they caught. This dude was a beast. So thankful they thought of us!
It’s Monday morning so it’s time to start a new work week and week 2 of Regatta festivities. The wind does not pick back up again until Thursday which means the no seeums will be out in full force. Stay tuned for more adventures.
