January 24, 2015

We left Ocean World, DR at 0745 after clearing out. The swells were quite large at first, rocking us from toerail to toerail! Well, okay so I am exaggerating a bit but they sure seemed that big! By 1130, the swells had settled and the wind was of sufficient strength and direction that we were able to put up full sails and shut the engine off. We had an awesome sail until 1830 when the winds died and we had to motor the rest of the way the TCI. The seas were calm and wind almost nothing.

January 25, 2015

Jorge decided to enter the Caicos Bank via the shipping channel at Southwest Pt. as it was less shallow than the route we took when heading south. The sea was almost like glass and the winds less than 3 kts, perfect for crossing the shallow banks!

We arrived at South Side Marina at 1300, (now 1200 North American time). We were welcomed by Bob (the owner) and his long time friend, Cam.

January 26, 2015

An uneventful day.

January 27, 2015

We are heading out today, staging at the mouth of the banks, at Sandbore Channel, to start making our way to the Bahamas.

Damn!!! I am still having grief downloading pictures.