George Town, Great Exuma -- The Destination

BLUE TANG anchored off Stocking Island

This anchorage is called Monument Beach because as you hike to the top of the mountain you come to a commemorative monument and a gorgeous view showing Exuma Sound looking down one side (as shown here looking toward Great Exuma Island) and looking toward the Atlantic on the other side.  Blue Tang is the second boat up, bottom left.  There are numerous anchorages such as this in the George Town area, accommodating over 400 boats during the cruising season.

Pathway on Hamburger Beach to Atlantic Ocean

Another popular anchorage is Hamburger Beach.  All kinds of cruisers' meetings take place here, from yoga exercises to happy hour get-togethers.  Of course there is a famous hamburger joint, which will be the subject of another post.  A 5-minute walk will get you from one side of Stocking Island to the other.  You can see that the beach is not crowded in spite of the numerous boats in the area, due to the vast spaces extending for miles.  This an inspiring place to walk and contemplate.

The glorious water brings boaters here year after year.

We never tire of looking at the water, but subsequent George Town posts will feature local architecture and personas, straw markets, and of course the beaches.

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"Peaceful Adventure"

 

This spectacular rainbow captured our attention as we cruised with Bob and Loretta down the Exuma island chain. 

We thoroughly enjoyed Bob and Loretta's company during this 10-day trip, and they agreed to share with you their impressions of their experience: 

Cruising with the Steeles on the Blue Tang

Simply delightful yachters and hosts! In 2000, we accompanied Captains Jim and Maggie Steele on their Blue Tang to the British Virgin Islands. Whether we were cruising toward St. John, Tortola or St. Thomas, or archored in the evening for a delicious dinner and sound sleep -- the Steeles were the perfect hosts.

In fact, their hospitality caused us to rejoin the veteran yachters again in 2007. This peaceful adventure took us from Nassau to various Bahamian cays as we ventured towards the magnificent Four Season's facilities at Emerald Bay. Wow! What a beautiful oceanside golf course.

As landlubbers , though frequent travelers, we always felt safe and secure when traveling with the Steeles. Captain Jim's navigational skills were always precise and timely. And, oh yes, Maggies' culinary skills and the couple's knowledge of excellent eateries, gorgeous beaches, and interesting sites were bonuses.

Bob & Loretta

Joplin, MO

Loretta, Maggie & Gail snorkeling in the lagoon at Compass Cay, Exumas

Bob contemplating life on Compass Cay

Jim and Bob posing on the amazing golf course at Emerald Bay, Great Exuma

Just right for The Bahamas.

Blue Tang has proven to be just perfect for exploring the hidden pearls among the 700 islands of The Bahamas.

A 42-foot motor-yacht, with plenty of living and sight-seeing spaces, along with comfortable amenities for 4-5 people, it is a cozy, safe, and fun way to experience the islands.

                     Huge flybridge equals panoramic views

Spacious salon equals relaxation

 Teak woodwork equals beauty throughout

Elegant master cabin equals luxury

Cozy dinette seats five comfortably

Although these photos don't show it, Blue Tang is equipped with two heads (or bathrooms) with showers, a computer station with two laptops, as well as a flat screen TV with built-in DVD, an ice-maker and blender on the aft deck, and numerous books, cards, and games for your enjoyment.