Eleuthera: The Beginning of Our Fun-Filled Adventures 🌊🌴
Departing Nassau following fiberglass repairs, electrical maintenance on their solar array, and an ice maker replacement, the crew aboard Sailing Big Lost set course across the banks toward Eleuthera and Royal Island. Motor sailing through light breezes at 7 knots, the crew reflected that “boat repairs and pounding into the wind was not part of the boat life plan” as they left port maintenance behind to pursue cruising.
After navigating past a passing squall on approach, the catamaran picked up a mooring off Egg Island to explore the shoreline and prepare for spearfishing.
Mooring at Egg Island and Spearfishing Exploration
Arriving off Egg Island, Fin and the crew surveyed the surrounding shallows and beaches from the moored catamaran. The crew observed that “we basically made the decision that we would rather just start enjoying our time” instead of spending days chasing endless boat repairs. Heading out over the reefs with camouflage dive gear, the boys checked the coast for spearfishing opportunities and landed a small porgy before spending quiet time aboard tallying scores in a board game.
Wading with Stingrays in the Shallows
In the calm shallows near the island, the family stepped into the water as several wild stingrays glided directly toward them. Despite initial hesitation as one ray approached Maddie, the family watched them circle curious and calm, with crew remarking “it won’t hurt you Maddie” while interacting gently in the water. Describing the encounter, the crew noted “just stingrays being letting you touch them without being hostile” as the rays brushed past hands in clear water.
Shore Run and Exploration in Spanish Wells
Heading ashore into Spanish Wells, the crew organized a practical disposal run, acknowledging that “it is not always easy to find a place to dump your trash so you kind of feel like a trash bandit” when managing waste on passage. While walking the streets and steep roads, the family spotted a baby sea turtle swimming by the shore and walked through a historic community cemetery before wrapping up their initial explorations on Eleuthera.
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The crew completed fiberglass repairs, had their solar electrical system inspected, and replaced their ice maker before leaving Nassau.
The catamaran motor sailed at 7 knots in light wind conditions on its way toward Royal Island and Eleuthera.
The crew moored off Egg Island near Eleuthera after passing through a brief squall during their arrival.
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In this episode, we kick off our Eleuthera adventures by exploring the stunning Egg Island and charming Spanish Wells. 🏝️ From diving into the captivating history of the Arimoroa shipwreck 🌊 to an unforgettable encounter with friendly stingrays, this journey is packed with excitement and breathtaking views! 🐠✨
Join us as we embrace the beauty of the Bahamas and share our boat life experiences with you. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow along on our sailing adventures! 🚤⚓
Next Stop: Governor's Harbor, Palmetto Point and Kemp's Bay, Eleuthera
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We're a family of four who traded the rugged mountains of Idaho for the open seas, living full-time aboard our catamaran as we explore the beauty of the Caribbean. With no prior sailing experience-just a dream and a sense of adventure-we embarked on this journey to embrace the challenges and joys of life on the water. Through our story, we hope to inspire others to pursue their own dreams, no matter how big or small. Life is an adventure-get out there and make it yours!
📍 Episode Highlights:
🚤 Exploring the serene beauty of Egg Island
🏝️ Strolling through the charming streets of Spanish Wells
🌊 Diving into the fascinating Arimoroa shipwreck
🐠 Up-close encounters with graceful stingrays
🌅 Stunning views and unforgettable moments from our boat life adventures
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