If you were planning a passage from Miami to Bimini or Cat Cay across the Gulf Stream in the 24 to 72 hours when would you go? Have a look at a couple of these weather sites and do some armchair sailing.

Good Morning Friends,

Just wanted to touch base with all of you and let you know my status.

I’ve got a busy day today to getting ready to step the mast and launch. The boat will be launched on the high tide around 3:30.

I’m doing pretty well. Dirty and tired but alright. The marina I’m at is not really set up for me and there are no real showers or anything so that is a mission for later today. I feel a large contrast between myself and all the pretty people in Coconut Grove.

I’m at burger king right now bumming a hotel internet connection, so my communication may be sporadic. I’ll just be working on the boat for most of the day.

I’m trying not to use too much data on my phone in the US because it is very expensive. I am reading incoming mail but am trying to keep my usage down. Watching the weather.

THanks again for all of your help and enthusiasm. I wouldn’t be here without you.

Warm regards,

n

From MST 680

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Nathan and the his boat, Boys and Girls Club of Canada complete the first of 2 ‘road’ legs of his Bahamas qualifying trip. Now Nathan will prepare his boat, watch the weather and determine the most favourable window for setting off. Of primary concern is getting across the Gulf stream to Bimini. Although a relatively short passage, if the wind is uncooperative, i.e. blowing with any strength from 340 to 90 degrees true, the passage can turn treacherous as the wind whips up a steep, boat-breaking, bone-jarring chop against the strong Gulf stream current. Keep your eye on the weather. Nathan is! More soon…