Tag: Exumas

Farmers Cay First Friday Festival & Regatta- Exumas Sailing Report – Part 7

IMG_2742Our next stop was Farmers Cay; a quick ten-mile sail to the Southeast.  They were having their annual Farmers Cay First Friday in February Family Fun Festival and Regatta.  I think I added a few extra F’s in there, but the big F was Fun!  This island knows how to throw a party.

After anchoring just off shore from the airport runway, we hopped in the dinghy to check out the regatta.  I have read stories and saw pictures about the Bahama regatta boats, but it was really cool to

Worlds Best View from a Laundromat – Exumas Sailing Report – Part 6

IMG_2718One of my goals shortly after college was to always live somewhere that I could have my own washer and dryer.  The whole laundromat process seemed depressing, and I was anxious to become laundry independent.  As we contemplate a future life of cruising, I am aware that it is very unlikely that any boat I purchase will have a built in washer and dryer.  I never really thought about this aspect of cruising life until