Dinghy Bag

While we are in the Bahamas I keep a list of sewing projects to complete once we get home. One of the projects I made last summer was a bag to hold the dinghy oars. We are quite happy with the results. I made the strap with two pieces of overlapping fabric that attach to each other with Velcro. They go over the seat and hold the bag in place. In addition to the oars and oar locks the bag holds a pump, flashlight and navigation lights.

Today, after George ran the watermaker and defrosted the refrigerator, we put our wetsuits on and set out in the dinghy to find a snorkeling spot. Carl had described a spot with five coral heads at the entrance to Joe Sound, about 1 1/2 miles away. We dinghied all over the entrance to Joe Sound and even into the very shallow sound but could not find any coral heads. We gave up, took our wetsuits off (we did have bathing suits on) and went for a walk on the beach instead. While we were heading back to Breeze On we happened upon the five coral heads. So, we dropped the anchor, got back into our wetsuits and snorkeled. The coral was just teeming with fish. I even spotted one of my favorites, a queen angelfish, which looks like it is wearing bright blue lipstick and eyeshadow. George took some photos with his new underwater camera. I may post them later if they look good. 

UPDATES—1. The coconut bread was very good but we can’t say if it is better than Olive’s.  2. The new steering cable system has arrived at Makers Air in Fort Lauderdale. George wrote several emails and made numerous calls before ordering the system from Jefa (manufacturer of steering system) in Denmark. Makers Air will handle the customs and fly the steering system to Staniel Cay where we will pick it up. In the meantime the Dyneema is still doing the job. 

Dinghy bag

Dinghy bag in place