Where’s the Buoy?

Just after entering Hopetown Harbour, boats are careful to avoid a shallow spot to starboard, near the lighthouse, which is Continue reading →

Junior Sailing

Goldwin is helping with the Junior Sailing program of the Hopetown Sailing Club.  He taught junior sailing in Michigan for Continue reading →

Blustery Weather

Dawn came with growing clouds, but some sun. We watched the front approach:  sustained 35 mph wind from the west Continue reading →

Tahiti Beach

Tahiti is at the bottom of Elbow Cay.  Visit at low tide, when the sand bar bares and you can Continue reading →

Happy New Year!!!

All the best for 2016.  Hopetown had great fireworks at midnight. Loud enough to wake us up. And bright enough Continue reading →

A Walk on the Beach

It’s another tequila sunrise (I always liked that lyric).  At least this is what I’ve always imagined a tequila sunrise Continue reading →

Tropical Storm Kate

A tropical “wave” was detected in the central Bahamas.  It was being watched  by the weather gurus.  Goldwin monitors such Continue reading →

The Hopetown Lighthouse

Hopetown’s iconic landmark is its candy-striped lighthouse, officially named the Elbow Reef Lighthouse.  It was built in 1864, much to Continue reading →