We weren't planning on leaving Little Grand Cay until tomorrow, but while we were eating breakfast the wind shifted to the West. We decided we couldn't let those winds go to waste so we hauled anchor and made our way. We figured we would be on the edge of the front the whole day, which meant that we could have been caught in the rain for the better part of the day, but we didn't get one drop. There were a few dark clouds off in the distance ahead of us, but we were fortunate that they were moving faster than us.
As for the trip, it couldn't have been better. We sailed all day with 10-15 knot trailing winds and following seas, no loud generator motor running, no diesel use, and we even made a tankful of water. We ate really well today too, we had lobster salad for lunch, and I made a lobster and corn chowder for dinner. Mom....I think the chowder would have been up to your standards!
To make things even better, we saw a sea turtle, and Chris caught a fish while trolling. It appeared to be a cero mackerel (by comparing pictures in our fish book), it was a pretty good size too, but we decided to let it go. The next fish that lands on our hook most likely won't have the same fate.
We made it to Spanish Cay by 4:30, not bad for sailing in 10 knot winds. We averaged over 5 knots and traveled over 40 miles. This Cay happens to be a privately owned island and you can not go to shore unless you are staying at the marina or resort. We will be heading over to Green Turtle Cay tomorrow where we are welcome ashore.
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