Bahamas

Ep22 - Are these tourist destinations worth the Hype?

Shawn Hammer

Jun 15, 2024 — 1 min read

We fancy ourselves travelers, not tourist. We try to stay off the beaten path and discover the places around us in a less organized fashion. That said, the Exumas is undeniably a tourist destination with specific attractions on the circuit. While we are here, we decided to see which ones are worth the hype and which ones we could do without. We enjoyed visiting a few caves requiring a settled sea state and slack tide. We snorkeled on a reef the size of a fish bowl, but it was so beautiful and filled with marine life that it's definitely on the "don't miss" list. One of the most popular attractions in the Exumas is the swimming pigs, and this is one we could de without. And of course a visit to the Exumas wouldn't be complete without sundowners and a stroll on at least one sand bar. The central Exumas continues to impress.

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Ep34 - See what happens WITHOUT Tef-Gel on your rigging hardware

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Ep33 The engine rooms get prepared for a makeover

We are finally moving forward on our refit. This is the first time we're doing work that actually moves the project forward, rather than tearing stuff apart. The engine rooms are going to get a face lift, but before we can proceed they need to be cleaned, sanded,

Ep32 - Annapolis Boat Show 2024 - Vendor Edition

Every year thousands of people converge in Annapolis Maryland for the US Sailboat Show. Most are coming to get a look at the latest boats with an eye towards their next floating home. We already have a boat and are deep into a full refit, so a new boat was

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EP35 - Badly aged caulk is causing leaks!

Ep34 - See what happens WITHOUT Tef-Gel on your rigging hardware

Ep33 The engine rooms get prepared for a makeover

Ep32 - Annapolis Boat Show 2024 - Vendor Edition