On to Nassau

Cupcake on windy passage to Nassau

After leaving Bimini, we tied to a mooring ball off the west side of  Frazier's Hog Cay.    It proved to be a bit bouncy, but we stayed two nights.  A young couple with two children, 13 and 3, in a 35 foot sailboat ( named Cupcake) were also moored there.  They dingyed over for cocktails that night.  She is an elementary art teacher (on leave) and he a defense attorney from Maine.  They are taking 6 months to gunk around the Bahamas and perhaps other islands.

Got a big one on the line.

The big event (other than rocking and rolling in 5 foot seas) on the trip from Frazier's to Nassau was the catching of the first fish by Captain Ahab.  Yes, in 5 foot seas!  The commodore was not in favor of fishing at that point, but you can see who won that battle. Hooking it was one thing.  Landing it without a net or gaff--IN 5 FOOT SEAS-- was very challenging.  When all was done, I must admit the meal that evening was delicious.  The catch ended up being a 2+ foot dolphinfish (mahi-mahi).  Captain acknowledged later that perhaps those weren't the best fishing conditions and agreed to only fish in one foot seas or less in the future.

Captain Ahab

The victim

Entrance Nassau Harbor

The big boys of Nassau

Potter's Cay

Entering Nassau Harbor we first were met by a cruise ship leaving.  They are HUGE!!!!  We found our way to the marina we had been advised to stay at--Nassau Yacht Haven.  Later learned that two marinas down was a much better deal--live and learn!  We enjoyed exploring the town a bit more than planned as I chose the wrong bus and we basically had a city tour.  For a dollar, I thought it was quite interesting!  We ended up walking farther than we would have from the marina.  At Potter's Cay, which is under one of the twin bridges (one bridge goes to Paradise Island, the other exits) we checked out the food stands and bought some fruit.  Tom was eyeing the live crabs until I said I really didn't want to carry them around in my backpack for hours!

Atlantis

Nassau Harbor looking west from bridge

Nassau Harbor looking east from bridge

We then crossed the bridge to visit Atlantis on Paradise Island.  Their marina is gorgeous as are the 100+ foot yachts tied up there.  We walked through the hotel and casino--both of which have several Chahuly glass pieces.  Made one bet and lost, so we left!  Next episode--the Exumas.  To be continued.....