SVCharm: 2026-01-04 Happy New Year - time with friends in Georgetown and Junkanoo

Sunday we left Warderick Wells and motored to Bitter Guana Cay, no wind. We were there by lunch, so after eating we headed ashore to see the Northern Bahamas Rock Iguanas and go for a hike.

There was a tourist boat there feeding the iguanas when we got in, so we went for a hike first. Quite a steep climb from the beach up the hill, and then wandered a bit.

The trail is just a scramble up the rocks behind Kris to the top

Nice view of the anchorage from the top of the hill

We figured we should be able to make it from where we were, to another trail to the north of us, but alas, no trail to be found. That didn’t stop us, we forged ahead through the brush and made it. Sometimes we are idiots. Did get to see a lovely pool on the ocean side when we got there.

Making our own trail through the brush.

Nice protected pool on ocean side

Back on the beach saw a few iguanas relaxing in the sun.

Back on the boat, it was getting lumpy with current and wind interaction, so we upped anchor and moved the 3 miles to Black Point for a calmer anchorage for the night.

Monday we motored again, in no wind to Lee Stocking, as west to northwest wind projected, and we figured good protection in that spot. Happy to see our friends on Indie II were anchored there, so made arrangements to go snorkeling that afternoon with them. Later the same day, another Manta came in, Tanget. So 3 Mantas in the anchorage. Had a good snorkeling trip on the east side – only possible due to very light winds. The reef was mostly dead, but some live soft corals. The structures were very impressive on the old dead coral. Quite a few large parrotfish in the area.

Skye off Tanget snorkeling on the reef

Not much color, but some live corals

Old impressive structure on now dead Elkhorn coral

Shane and Andrea form Indie II back on the dink after the snorkel

Tuesday was a boat day, with NW winds, but Tuesday night we went over to Indie II for a nice evening of visiting and a game of cards.

Wednesday we left Lee Stocking, and sailed to Georgetown. Our friends Jerry and Donna on BlueJacket who were also in Lee Stocking area sailed south as well.

After anchoring, we went to town with BlueJacket to the local grocery store and got supplies and water.

Water spigot at Georgetown dingy dock

Georgetown dinghy dock

That evening we went over to BlueJacket for New Year's Eve, and enjoyed snacks, good visit and games. We did not last until midnight. Home by 11:00, but then the music in town got quite loud, so mostly laid in bed, until fireworks, got up and watched them. Asleep by 12:30 a.m. New Year's Day.

Thursday was boat project day. Kris did some miscellaneous sewing projects, and a bit of boat cleaning. Relaxed and very slothlike for the rest of the day.

Friday, Kris went for a kayak around the area in the morning. Not much to see, but she did find a dinghy paddle floating near shore, and went into an old cut of a failed development which was interesting to see, especially how the rain had created interesting limestone formations.

Lots of money and time making this cut, and never used

Interesting limestone formations due to rain and wind.

Friday afternoon we headed into town for lunch with BlueJacket, followed by a short walk to get homemade ice cream at a new place in Georgetown. Ice cream was great, and as usual enjoyed spending time with Jerry and Donna.

After lunch and ice cream. Good day

Over to BlueJacket again after dinner for a few more games and social time.

Saturday, Kris worked on an engine issue with a relay not working correctly. After lunch, we did a bit of a run about, checking out Chat and Chill beach, and then stopped to visit with our friends Bruce and Sandra on Namid.

Saturday night was Junkanoo in Georgetown. So we packed a picnic dinner and with BlueJacket, we went in and found a place to watch Junkanoo, and had our picnic dinner and watched the festivities.

The floats were impressive, and the costumes even more so. Had a great time. Enjoy the photos below.