February 11, 2010

Do you recognize this sailboat?. It is the ultra high-tech and ridiculously expensive BMWO, the American representative participating in the America's Cup in Valencia, Spain. And for those of you who may not know, the America's Cup is a 'big deal'. The winner receives the oldest active trophy in international sport.

I was reading a newspaper article today, as we sit contentedly at Ocean Reef, about the scheduled races between Switzerland, the current holder of the cup, and the United States. The first race of their three-race series, scheduled for Monday, was cancelled because of light winds. The second race, scheduled for Wednesday, was cancelled because of too much wind and apparently Friday's race has also been cancelled because the waves will be too large.

So I'm thinking, Bummer! That pretty much describes the sailing for Gorma as well.

To put another spin on it, we were on the bus into Freeport yesterday. In the lull in conversation following the discussion of the Super Bowl I asked the driver, 'So where is all that warm Bahamian weather?'

He replied, 'Ya know, mon, sometimes that good weather just slips away for a few days.'

Isn't that the truth.

We have been keeping very busy though. This is a great place to do some varnishing, make a start on the windlass installation and tend to a couple of little projects that were past due. We have made our regular walks along the beach into Lucaya and not missed any 'authentic Bahamian' Monday suppers or Thursday night movies.

Last week we stopped in at a groundhog day happy hour at one of the condos along the beach and were soon welcomed by a wonderful couple from Toronto. When they found out we were from Winnipeg, they said, 'Would you like to meet another couple from Winnipeg.'

They introduced us to Tom and Wendy, who, as it turns out, have a cabin right across the lake at Hecla. We have shared a few Kaliks with them as well as a couple of dinners. It never ceases to amaze how small the world can be.

This is one of the websites where we check the weather, as well as listening to Chris on the radio.

http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/freeport_grand_bahama

Right now it is saying that on Friday night/Saturday morning the winds will be 26 to 34 knots. Much like BMWO , it may be a few days before we are sailing either.

Oh yes, that is Corinne who fancies a spot in next year's Junkanoo.