Saturday
1445 -Quoting scripture from Rum Cay, whats next!
To have Faith….what else do you really need other than food, clothing, shelter, money, friends, family, career, car, house, internet, a boat and the the list does go on as I walk down the beach pictured here (Conception Island) contemplating the amazingness of this awesome place. Such a simple word. To live a life full of enthusiasm and love. Having Faith? Can it be that simple?

Snorkeling amongst too many “coral heads” to count, running on the beach with sand so soft and smooth, a 0300 early morning start today in an effort to try and escape the predominant trade winds…yah right!!! Twas a thorny bumpy ride all the way here but now we chill at anchor “shlonging” of the Rum Cay Marina wi fi signal.

Stevey and Jordi underwater, photo album of Conception, photo album of taking photos!, new island report and route map.

Past 2 days entries

Thursday
0554 – “Poopyjuice success, team work, the sum of 3 parts working together stronger than the individual… an important lesson for me realizing I am not always right, in fact, sometimes I am entirely wrong.” Success and perseverance, a drive to succeed, the unwillingness to accept defeat. Let us rejoice, let us give thanks, Stevey rocks and the Audax no longer has a failed sewage treatment system! Contrary to the less olfactory sensitive noses of Jordi and myself (and perhaps more so the unwillingness to get down and dirty) Steve employed a calculated, methodical, some might say vigilante style of attack that through the natural turn of events led to a team effort and successful triumph of a minor annoyance to put it lightly. I encourage all to read “Poopyjuice” and” Poopyjuice the sequel” at his site as we rest on anchor off of Moss Cay just South of Georgetown under windy conditions and the periodic rain shower!

Having moved onto the less spiritual book by Barack Obama “The Audacity of Hope” he talks about the loss of empathy in our society and the importance of the “Golden Rule.” On the boat there is a constant interaction just like on land, but with the difference being it’s the same 2 people in every situation. Consciously giving a little and asking the question “How would that make me feel?” before you act and react upon a situation can help dynamics out a lot. “Taking time/moments to reflect back on what just happened, how I am feeling about it, if I am enjoying it and if not, why not….”

1944 – “Rolly polly”…does anybody remember the game? Imagine this when you think of our anchorage tonight off Cape Santa Maria (this is what we get I suppose for choosing a spot not labeled in the guide book as a legit anchorage.) Nonetheless a truly magnificent backdrop and with the place all to ourselves we enjoy another early night after pork chops on the grill and Stevey’s famous mashed potatoes.

Friday
0400 - Good morning and when I say morning I truly mean it! Getting up just over an hour ago at 0230 (feels like I am on watch schedule) due more than likely to the “early to bed, early to rise” mentality as of late, but also compounded by a loud, creaky, annoying, “hope the boat is not sinking” noise above my head in the aft bunk room has resulted in the call to action. The coffee is flowing and momental awareness grooving.

Fishing update: You know you need a fishing lesson when you just lost another 2 lures (total now at 7) and the most you have to show for all the efforts it is a photograph of yourself with a fish too small to keep!! The latest story in shorthand form:
Late day trolling excursion by dingy…rain and broken reel; Fast forward to cocktail hour with a cigar in one hand, G & T in the other; huge fish spotted off the quarter deck…where is the speargun! Scramble for rod…cigar ashes everywhere; drop lure into water…no bite; add hotdog to lure….no bite; change lure…no bite; come on…jeeeeezzz; change lure again…no bite; add piece of raw pork chop to lure… BANG, whoa, holy cow, he’s on!!!!! He jumps, line snaps, game over.