Monday April 28: Man-O-War Cay

It was an early morning getaway again yesterday morning from Tilloo Cay. Flat calm again.

If we are ever going to get out on the ocean side, this is it - so off we went.

The reports (from Cruiser's Net - on the VHF where water conditions, weather, etc are reported) were that the passages were good all the way around the Abacos.

We were about 1 1/2 hours away from the opening at north Man-O-War Cay where we hoped there would be good diving/snorkeling (according to the guidebooks).

It was a GREAT dolphin day - even though it was only a single dolphin. Steve was at the helm and he said it was like a torpedo was coming toward the boat. The water was that clear.

It stayed around long enough for him to get a couple of shots of it - one as it was completely under the water and then as it jumped and played!

Good camera work, Steve!!

The seas were as promised as we looked out over the cut between Fowl Cay and Man-O-War Cay.


But I have to be honest - heading out toward the breaking reefs was a little nerve wracking!

The mooring balls that were supposed to be here - weren't.

So we anchored - I stayed with the boat and Steve again checked everything out.

Again - not what we were expecting :-(  Maybe Pennecamp in Florida really IS the best place around??

A dive boat came so we moved out farther - but no better. Mmmm  .... we clearly need more intel.

But while we're out here, might as well fish, right?!

The 'drop off' was AMAZING!! The depth was rather gradual from shore out to 200 feet. Then within a distance of 200 feet, the depth went to 600 feet. WOW - not expecting that!

Sadly no fish though. Deep blue water of the Atlantic were incredible.

More intel needed for the fishing also, I guess.

So we headed back and found a nice anchorage on the north end of Man-O-War Cay for the night. It was a relaxing day once we were in for the night.



This is our record 6th night away from a marina and power. The solar panel we bought for Guppy has worked out quite well - along with the 2 generators on board :-)   Never underestimate the peace of mind that multiple sources of power can provide!

Sunset was great. Thought we might see a green flash since it would be setting over water but with south winds, the humidity produced clouds.

Still, it was amazing.

But it was time for a marina - wash clothes, get off on land, bike ride, etc.

So this morning we headed off to Man-O-War Marina a short 2 miles away.

And you want me to go in there??? With another boat coming out??? I thought it best to let the boat coming out get out and then I went in. No problem. It's almost high tide anyway.

Within two hours of tying up the laundry was completed, bikes were off and we were out exploring.

Very small island, narrow streets (and not many of them). Easy riding - mostly but not all flat.

Fun pink post office and a building down the street that was just cool looking. Not wrecked or anything - just in need of some repairs and a paint job.

The ocean was easily found on the other side of the island. Blue as could be as the surrounding reefs were easy to spot with the breaking water.

Our (well, at least my) main goal was to find Lola's Bakery. No problem - followed the map of town given to us by the marina and went straight there .

Sadly, it was closed. No cinnamon buns for us today - but we'll be back at Marsh Harbor and I know where to find them there :-)

Need something delivered here? Check out the delivery boat. Huge barge unloading quite a bit of stuff the the shipbuilding place just down the way. Fun to watch.


Tomorrow: off to Hopetown as the wind will be dictating what we do for the next few days.

They have a cool lighthouse there that is on the list of things to do ......