Bellatrix

1 February 2016

Georgetown, Exumas, Bahamas

We are enjoying Georgetown. There are about 270 boats anchored in the area between Stocking Island and great Exuma. There will be over 400 during the Cruiser’s Regatta the end of February. During Crusier’s Regatta there will be cruising sailboat races, dingy poker run, a coconut challenge, talent show, boat decorating, kid’s functions, pet parade, more about that as it happens.

We meet new people everyday, on Chat & Chill beach, the ocean beach in Georgetown, at get togethers. This is an exciting, interesting lifestyle.

I mentioned last year there is a “Cruisers Net” every morning at 0800, Sue on “Wind Dancer” hosts the net. She shares weather reports, local business announcements, cruisers announcements, anyone in need of help, buy, sell or giveaway, and welcomes new boats to the harbor. We learn of music at local establishments, happenings on the beach, when there is volleyball, talks on the beach and other events and happenings. Tomorrow there is “how to make a conch horn” lessons. Robin goes to water aerobics most mornings, there is also a yoga class each morning. There is “Beach Church” on Sundays and a local historian Cordell Thompson who comes to give talks on Sunday afternoon’s.

We went to “Peace & Plenty” for rake and scrape and to “Flip Flop Beach” for a get together with a group of musicians, and a great singer. At least a hundred people attended, bonfire, hotdogs and good conversation. Everyone is willing to share information and experiences. Tonight we will go to “Hamburger Beach” for an “Alcohol Research Group Meeting”, bring your cocktails and a dish to share.

Robin’s Mom arrives tomorrow, we will spend today doing laundry, groceries, and carrying water to the boat. We are anchored about 1 1/2 miles from town and will ferry supplies back and forth with the dink. Thank goodness we bought a large dink with a 20hp motor.