How to Get Groceries on a Deserted Island during a Pandemic (Calico Skies Sailing, Ep. 58)

In this episode we work out one of the more pressing issues we faced while we were ‘stuck’ in the Ragged Islands during the pandemic late Spring – How to get food. At the time, the Bahamas had banned inter-island travel which meant that we either had to head home to the U.S where the virus was flourishing or figure out a way we could stay in our safe paradise longer. When we learned that a mailboat came regularly from Nassau to deliver food and gas to the residents of Duncan town we immediately began to work on arranging delivery for our crew.

Though the process was time consuming – From initially working out how to obtain delivery of food (and gas) to the pickup of the goods – Ultimately it was hugely successful. Now we could fully sustain ourselves with the issues of food and gas solved since power and water were already not a problem thanks to our solar panels and water maker. We actually placed several more orders as time went on and later you will see how the mailboat delivery system developed to meet other needs down the line.

Not only do we get food and gas, but in this episode Bill experiences big personal change when Jerra from s/v Zinzi, a friend recently out of quarantine, gives Bill the haircut of a lifetime when she chops off most of his luscious locks. It’s a new look for Bill but perfect for our low maintenance lifestyle – Both Grace and Bill are more than pleased with the results!

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