Bahamas, Mon!
Leaving Miami Moo Moo pointed towards Bimini, the furthest point west of the Bahamas for a twelve hour passage. The water was calm and we arrived at 1 AM in a nearby anchorage. When arriving in a new country via pleasure watercraft, it is practice to hoist a yellow flag indicating the vessel is waiting to check in. At 1:30 we hoisted a yellow pillowcase and fell asleep. We woke up the next morning with our hull floating in clear water. They really aren’t kidding when they say the Bahamas is the clearest water you’ll ever see. Extenuated by the shallow water, the views into the ocean are remarkable. After all, the Bahamas is said to be named the Bahamas after the Spanish words “Baja mar” meaning shallow ocean. Checking in was an easy process. Nobody boarded us, and only one was required to show up to immigration — requiring a mile walk down the street. Dan brought both of our passports to the immigration office, bought us a three month cruising permit ($150), and we were good to g...