Pipe Creek and Gale-Force Winds

The pre-front and cold front came through as predicted but nothing like the blizzard the states had so we heard.  The winds were strong all day Sunday and it was a good day for me to do some scrap-booking while Al worked on our one toilet that wasn’t working quite right. Thank heavens we have two heads on board! As night fell the winds keep getting stronger and they were as high as 39 knots at one point which qualifies as gale force winds.  Luckily all the boats around us had been here for at least two days so the anchors were secured and no major problems occurred.  The winds blew 25- 30 knots all day Monday so again, not a day to go ashore.  We did a lot of reading and organizing due to the fact we wanted to get our snorkel gear out which was way back in the quarter berth where we store our folding bikes and everything that we don’t know where else to put it.Our hope is that it will warm up so we can get some snorkeling in.

Today, Tuesday, the winds lessened to 12-15 knots so we decided to move back near Staniel Cay so we are there for their festivities coming up for New Years.  They have regatta races, an auction, happy hours, special meals and a pirates party to name a few of the activities.  We hope to join in on some and be spectators for others.  Have a Happy New Year.