Hog Cay, Ragged Islands

We left Black Point two days ago and motored south in light winds to Rocky Point, on the south side of Great Exuma Island. Our plan was to take the Sou’side route to Long Island. When we got up yesterday morning and checked the wind forecast we saw that the northwest wind from the upcoming cold front was not supposed to be very strong. So, we changed our minds again and set out for the Jumentos and Ragged Islands. Yesterday was another day of light winds so we again motored the 40+ miles. We anchored at Flamingo Cay in the Jumentos. The light winds meant the water was calm. We could clearly see details on the bottom 30 feet below. We even saw a sea turtle resting on the bottom as we motored overhead. Quite a sight! The light wind and calm water also kept the anchorage from getting rolly, as it was when we were there last year. The anchorage has a thin layer of sand over ledge and we did have quite a bit of trouble getting the anchor to set. There is no cell service in the Jumentos. I had intended to send a blog post using the Iridium Go but we are having trouble with it after a recent update. George has notified the company and they are working on sorting it out. 

We had a lovely 10-13 knot east wind today, allowing us to sail all day. We are now anchored at Hog Cay with just one other boat.

Sea turtle on the bottom in 28 feet below. The photo is less clear than what we actually saw.