Conch Anyone?

Hawks to Whale to Conch

After leaving the ‘old folks retirement community’ in Hawksbill Cay, we began our passage towards Marsh Harbour. After half a day’s ‘not so rigorous’, but relaxing sail, we laid anchor near Whale’s Cay on a deserted island that, in the near future, will be the home of a island resort and marina. All of us chillin dinghy’d ashore with the help of dinghy masta Stu. Whilst Carrie and Joe walked along the shore towards the marina construction, Will attempted to go spear fishing, with Stuart watching and laughing at him realizing that he needed the equipment Stuart had told him to bring. While Carrie and Joe were away, Will was able to find a conch and a wonderfully colored hermit crab trapped inside a beer bottle. After Stuart’s unsuccessful attempt at following a fish (but not able to keep pace), Joe and Carrie returned, and Joe guided us back on Motu (Polynesian for island- our wonderful but slow (according to me, Stuart) dinghy), thank you Dacre for the name. After our island voyage, we sailed over to Marsh Harbour and tied up at the marina. Gary went up to the marina to make us legally welcome to the Bahamas, while the rest of the crew prepared the boat for the night. After a good shower, we headed over to Mango’s for a wonderful dinner where we discovered that Carrie likes conch (yay seafood!). Joe got upsided by his gumbay smash punch while I finally got the Kalik I had been waiting for for two weeks (I was wearing my kalik t shirt the occasion). After dinner, we headed to Snapper’s down the street, a lively little club that sported folks of all ages. Much to our chagrin, there were some elderly couples feeling each other up on the dance floor, whose actions caused Carrie and myself to wonder. After a fun night of drinking and dancing (everyone but Joe got on the floor with Carrie), we all headed back to the boat for some cards and a good night’s sleep. Sadly, Will and myself will be disembarking from the voyage to head back to school, but we will the crew and all future visitors the best of weather and lots of fun aboard the Taravana. Bon voyage.