Crab Cay Ruins

Fair winds Alibi

Friday morning began with sounds of s/v Alibi's anchor rode clanking as the chain squeezed through the windlass. She honored us with a drive-by and greetings were exchanged as she sailed away. They headed south through Elizabeth Harbour eventually turning east toward Long Island. Darrell and Ann have been good friends since we met them almost 3 weeks ago. We wish them well and hope to see them again soon.  

Walker ruins

We dropped the dink and met Don and Carol, s/v Isle of Grace, at 1000. They are anchored off Crab Cay, nearly 2.5 miles to our south. We planned on a little exercise by walking the ruins of Crab Cay and also seeing the abandoned, unfinished Crab Cay Resort.

I was surprised to see that the Walker ruins

200 yr. Old spires

are still very much intact. Sir William Walker was a loyalist who built the stone house and botanical garden atop Crab Cay in the late 1700s.

Equally astonishing on the island is the remains of a recent 800 million dollar development which came to a halt during the financial crash of 2008. A group of developers started what was to be a mega yacht marina for 300 boats, several residential lots with beautiful views of Elizabeth Harbour, walking paths throughout the island, pristine beaches, an exquisite party plaza, all accessed by the most beautiful bridge I've ever seen. The harbor was dug for the marina as well as many waterways. The bridge and party plaza were also completed and there are many more signs of started but unfinished developments. So many broken dreams in the Bahamas. This place will put a smile and a spell on you.

I am happy to report that the solar panels have charged the batteries to 100% as of 1300 on Saturday. Also, the new laptop will arrive tomorrow and most awesome is that Bryce and Veronica will be our delivery service. Sorry Doe Boi. PS: It was good to hear from life-long friend Commodore Paul Vera this morning.

Bridge to nowhere

Unfinished business

Future dream