December 9, 2019
Russel Beacon Light, Bahamas
25.29.146 N
78.29.879 W


Morning came early for me again but today, after making a quick peek outside to make sure we were still where we left ourselves, I went back to bed and fell asleep until Dale turned on the radio to listen to the weather.  I kind of listened with one ear until we decided that we might as well get underway.  We checked our cruising guides and elected to not check in at Cat Cay but instead continue on and check in on Nassau.  Thus began our day long journey across the Bahama Bank. 

The trades were blowing, so the wind was on the nose all day but the bank was tranquil and sunny.  Except for the occasional boat (as in 4 all day) we didn’t see a thing except for the beautiful turquoise Bahamian waters with the sun twinkling in the ripples. 

Although, we did do something we haven’t done in the past, we anchored on the bank tonight.  About 5:15, we pulled off the route we had been following and motored about a mile in.  There was a shallow area depicted on the chart where the old Russel Beacon Light used to be so, we motored to the side and dropped our anchor in 15’ of water.  The light is broken so, we’ll be the light tonight.

Anchored on the bank

Dale wants to get underway by 5 am tomorrow so that we have enough time to get to Nassau before dark and have to anchor in a new harbor, so its lights out now.  See you tomorrow.