The sun peeked out from the horizon as we roll out of bed aboard Belafonte in Long Island, Bahamas. Several days of exploring Clarence Town, Dean’s Blue Hole, and other spots near our anchorage, we decide to follow the advice of other cruisers, guidebooks, and locals, and rent a car for the day to explore... Continue Reading →
Log 16: Endless Depths ~ Dean’s Blue Hole
Suspended in the clear cool water, I watch sand slowly drip from an underwater ledge into the abyss below me. I lock eyes on a black particle in the sand. It funnels down like a leaf floating on a flowing river toward the edge, and then pours into deep shades of blue circles around a... Continue Reading →
Log 15: May Country Music Do Your Bidding – Arrival in Long Island
I stand on Belafonte’s bow, arm wrapped around the furled jib, like a playful kid hanging off their parent’s neck. We are approaching Calabash Bay, Long Island, Bahamas. I scan the water’s horizon for color changes. Scouring our entry path for coral heads, large rocks, and any other navigational hazard that could turn any dreamy... Continue Reading →