The Bahamas is a 700 mile long archipelago. The extensive chain of islands or cays (pronounced keys), for the most part are low and rocky, surrounded by coral reefs and sandbanks through and around which channels lead into the most perfect harbours and coves. The crystal clear water ranges in colour from a translucent midnight blue off to the palest of blues and bottle greens close in shore.
In mid August, we motor sailed to North and South Bimini, The Bahamas, and stayed for three nights, then motor sailed back to Las Olas on the fourth day. We were required to exit America and then return, so that we could apply for our "Cruising Permit". It was just like sailing the Whitsunday passage going out with 5/10 knot winds. It took us 7 ½ hours to get there and 5 ½ hours to get back. We were disappointed with both North and South Bimini. We weren’t quite sure what to expect. When reading the travel books, they write about marinas, restaurants, bars etc. They are there but nowhere near the standard that one expects. Anyway we enjoyed our time away. The water was aqua blue and the visability was 100 feet or more. We could see the shadow of Hasta La Vista on the bottom of the ocean as we were sailing! Just amazing! We moored the second day at the top of North Bimini. We were the only boat moored there and the water was glassed out all day. It really was just wonderful.
