On to Black Point

We had a great following wind across the Yellow Banks, preceded by an interesting time getting out of the TPA Marina. The manager was not anxious for us to leave at low tide, so we waited until 10am at which point it took three guys to handle our lines as we had to back straight out, then make a 90 degree turn to port, then zoom past the big power boats before the wind and currents could catch us. Our sailor friends understand how interesting this can be. We were successful and had a long day to Norman's Cay. The anchorage was over-crowded as it is small and arranged in a narrow curving arc of deeper water with coral and sand on the other sides. We touched once, but managed to get a decent spot upon the third try. Bumpy night, then on to Staniel. Great, huge anchorage at Big Majors Spot, no problem getting a great space but now both our dinghy motors are not working well so we'll have to move on tomorrow to Black Point where the dinghy ride to town is about one tenth of what it is here. It's ok - we've never seen Black Point before and it is the second largest settlement in Exumas (only Georgetown is larger). The fun never ends.