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The One That Got Away

Yep, this fishing rod started the day with 300 yards of 30 lb test monofilament. And it sure didn’t end that way. It all started on bright and sunny morning somewhere on the east side of the Exumas. We were heading up to Warderick Wells, one of our absolute favorite spots in The Bahamas. We Read More

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To Replace or Not to Replace

When you get a new boat, all the lines are beautifully coiled and wrapped. They’re soft and flexible, and virtually silent when stressed. Over time, because of wear, salt water and UV degradation, they get stiff, they begin to fray, and they make terrible squealing and cracking noises. I hate that. We just replaced our Read More

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The Truth Behind the Surprise

Some things take you by surprise. An unexpected marriage proposal, the promotion you thought for sure was going to your coworker, the fact that you actually like chopped liver, all good surprises – relatively speaking. But sometimes, something awesome happens, and you didn’t capture it on camera. It was the perfect moment, the perfect shot, Read More

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Wall Art

There are some scenes in life that simply take your breath away. A new born baby, your daughter in her wedding dress, your son’s smile when he lays eyes on the new guitar you bought him, things like that. Then there’s incredible scenery. Majestic snow capped mountains, a rainforest at sunrise, or the amazing shades Read More

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Mahi! Mahi! Mahi!

Fishing if FUN! Well, the actual act of trolling isn’t really a big deal. You throw out a few lines while you’re sailing or motoring and hope for the best. And when you least expect it, you hear that long-awaited clicking of the reel spooling out the line. Your mind jumps with excitement. What to Read More

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There Are Worse Places to Do Laundry

I love my boat washing machine, now that it’s working properly. It’s perfect for our clothes and pillow cases. Sheets are a bit more challenging because of their size, but forget about towels, blankets, and mattress pads. The machine is just too small. We’re here at Black Point Harbor on Great Guana Cay, the largest Read More

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Warderick Wells Wifi Gods

This is our 2nd time in Warderick Wells. We love it here. It’s part of the Exuma National Park System. No-one lives on the islands except for the park rangers. There aren’t any resorts or restaurants, and fishing is prohibited. There is also extremely limited wifi and cell service. The last time we were here, Read More

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What the Hell is Going on Down There?

Nassau, Bahamas. It’s not one of my favorite places. I guess it’s fun if you’re staying in one of the fancy resorts, but being in Nassau on a boat in the main harbor is another story. We were only going to be there for two nights. We needed groceries, and we considered hanging around Atlantis Read More

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Stupid Coconut

So, you’re anchored off a beautiful island. We’ll call this one Alder Cay. Maybe it’s a private island, maybe it’s not. It’s a mystery. As you walk along the sugar white sandy beaches, you notice the coconut palms. They’re everywhere! You desperately want to taste the sweet, refreshing, coconut water inside. But how to get Read More

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Things That Go Bump in the Night

We’re making our way to Nassau. Not for any special reason. We’re just going to need some fresh fruits and veggies and maybe some fuel by the time we get that far. It’s a good pit stop. Until then, we’re finding these awesome little anchorages around the Berry Islands. Most of the islands here are Read More