On the move again...

Berry Islands Beach (one of many)

We have decided to move.
The wind has shifted last night (Tuesday night) and the anchorage became uncomfortable, so we change plans and moved.

Birthday Cake

We (unfortunately) motored for 7 hours and are now safe at a new anchorage - in the Abaco. We are at Cross Harbor (not really a harbor, more like a bay that is protected from wind from the north to the South East).
We may continue tomorrow or Friday.. Weather will tell.
But... before we left the Berry's we explored..

Entering Schooner Bay

We took the dinghy, and travel around bays, islands, anchorages, more beaches, more beautiful places including chasing a shark (for a change).
Cocoa enjoyed the beach, the water, but not the shower that followed.
Tonight, after an amazing sunset, we celebrated a MAJOR birthday.
Hani turned 60. Wine, cake etc. was celebrated. I couldn't find a better backdrop for this beautiful occasion.
Happy Birthday Hani!!

On the way to Schooner bay

We are at a remote location tonight, so cell reception and internet is very slow at best. I will continue when we will get to our next stop.

Schooner Bay Marina - South Abaco

on the way

We arrived on Thursday afternoon to a very unique and interesting marina - Schooner Bay.

On our way

Schooner bay is a small resort / vacation / summer homes community that is located on a very narrow segment of the south Abaco. It is very rugged on the Atlantic side - see photos, and less than half a mile on the other side a very shallow flats of the See of Abaco.

We walk a little after arriving, picked two coconut from a tree to try them (o boy, does it taste fresh (the drink) with ice and a little Rum..... Don't ask - Don't tell. I may try more today. I had to try my new machete that we bought in Bimini.

Cross Harbor - Birthday Dress

Hole in the Wall light house

The ride hear had all three elements of boating, motor, sail, and motor-sail. We left going south to head winds, just before we turn east we raised our sail. We past Hole in the Wall point and light house (see photos) and turned north. When we turned north we continue sailing and the ocean swells were amazing. Some time over 10 feet tall (taller than our helm, but 7 sec between and very comfortable even thou they were on our beam.
Than the wind fell bellow 8 kts, so we started the engines and motored-sail until we reach the marina.

Sunset at Cross Harbor

The entrance to the marina is very interesting. you aim to shore go between big rocks and shallow areas, you turn to port (left) see some markers in the distance and hope for the best...
We made it...
We took quite a few photos of the area so scroll below. I also took the drone for a first flight today and the last two photos are from the drone.

Pink sand at Schooner bay

Hole in the Wall

Panoramic view of Schooner bay