At 8:30 we headed out into the Atlantic and our little Navy cross the Gulf to Bimini (65 miles)in about 6 hours. Seas were 1-2 ft and we ran at 1200 rpm's As we approached the Gulf Stream we picked up anywhere from 2-21/2 knots of speed. Water depths approached 3000 feet. Rather than navigate to a weigh point at Bimini we set our auto pilots to 15 degrees below Bimini and we let the Gulf Stream push us North. With only a few adjustments to the autopilot we arrived spot on!
We spent two days in Bimini at the Bimini Bay Resort, pretty basic but it met our needs and we needed a break from 3 days of cruising. We enjoyed a couple of Dingy rides, a lunch out, and a little Island exploring. We bought a dozen lobster tails for $50 and I bartered for 3 lbs of fresh Mahi, it cost me a bag of ice and 2 Corona Lights. 2 days in Bimini is plenty.
Wednesday morning at daybreak we headed across the Bahama Bank on our way to the Berry Island (96.5 miles). We cruised for 9 1/2 hours and arrived at Great Harbor Marina. What a day, dead flat seas, sunshine and not even a breeze! For most of the trip we cruised in about 9 feet of water to a maximum of 40 feet. You could clearly see the bottom at 35 feet. I caught a 2 1/2ft barracuda trolling at 8.5 knots. Yesterday we took the dingys out and took a long cruise down the coast and then cut in and cruised through the mangroves for a couple of miles. It opened up to the most beautiful water and sand you have ever seen !!!! Brigitte's Birthday was yesterday and we were treated to a Marina Barbecue. A lobster dinner was $15 and chicken, ribs , or steak were $10 with 2 sides
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