We ARRIVED- West End Bahamas

After a somewhat draining night ( from Fort Lauderdale) we made it to Old Bahama Bay Marina. I was beat. We shared helm duties 2 on 2 off approximately; both of us in the cockpit, till we saw land at about 8:45 am. We found out that customs and the dock were opened at 9:30. We were warmly greeted by both. Refueled did the paper work. paid our fees and went to our slip.


The slips are wooden docks that have stood the test of time. The tide drop is about 4 or 5 feet. So I was worried I would not be able to get off the boat. ( I couldn't at the fuel dock). The high freeboard boats have no problem. Charles was careful to line us up to a swim ladder on the side of the dock. He worked away at getting the dinghy back together. We hoisted it onto the dock, finished the inflating and hoisted it into the next slip for it's final launch. It is resting in the davits. Our next sails will be day sails so keeping it there will be good.


Low tide.. Inflating the dinghy.

Everyone is very friendly here. There is a whole hotel complex with beach bar, dining room for dinners, hotel guest areas. We were lucky to get a ride into town to restock some much needed supplies. Kalik. We had Thanksgiving dinner in the dining room. My cell phone has cut out - no service. More cruisers came into slips on that first day. They had left from Lake Worth Inlet which is 54 nm. So they leave in am get here midday. We left at night to get here in am. We left Port Everglades for 69 nm. I like the evening tide when you can easily walk off the boat. But in the morning you will be climbing the ladder to get over there. Good exercise..

High tide.

Dinner in the dining room. I had shrimp with lobster alfredo one night and Thanksgiving dinner the next night.

The red building in the back is the fuel dock .. Next to it ( left) is customs and immigration.

The beach bar.. we have a lovely sandy beach, there is a pool too.

Another view.