Bahamas in a Bayfield 25

memphisslim · 15-08-2008, 09:20

Anyone done this or know of anyone having done this? A blog or website would be really nice. I am looking to go on the cheap for about six months. Just finished grad school and I am thinking a little trip would be nice. Years ago I looked into going, but just could not swing it. Now I am going to give it a go unless a job op pops up that I can not turn down.

sorry if this is in the wrong forum please move it mods if that is the case

Vasco · 15-08-2008, 09:23

No problem. Have seen a couple of small Bayfields out there. Lots of good spots for anchoring with that draft, you'll be in with the multi-hulls.

svHyLyte · 15-08-2008, 09:49

Rebecca Burg has been single handedly cruising the Florida Keys and Bahama's in her Bayfield 29 "Angel" for some time. See http://www.artoffshore.com/welcomeaboard.html . She writes for Southwinds Sailing - Serving the Southern Cruising & Racing Sailor since 1993 .

Cheers,

s/v HyLyte

**Hud3** · 15-08-2008, 10:41

You shouldn't have any problems in your Bayfield, Slim. Make sure you have a good anchor, with 50' of chain or more to ward off the coral.

stevensc · 15-08-2008, 11:43

Small boats cruising long distances, & KISS principle cruising | sailFar.net

You might find information on this site, about sailing far in small boats
Good luck, Watch the weather, have an open ended, or no, schedule.
Steve

**Pblais** · 15-08-2008, 11:59

Bayfields were all built very well. They were made to haul lots of stuff. Since they are all more than 20 years old a surveyor is needed to really say if that boat is still in great condition. Many still sail fine today.

s/v 'Faith' · 15-08-2008, 12:33

Yes you can!

Here is a link to our 3.5 month cruise aboard our 26' (25'8") Pearson Ariel Faith. The Bahamas portion starts after page 5.

nautical62 · 24-08-2008, 12:19

I've done several trips to the Bahamas in 26-footers with drafts of 2 to 3 feet. You will be able to enjoy many wonderful places not easily accessible to bigger, deeper draft boats.

**Steve Rust** · 24-08-2008, 13:13

Back in the late 1980's to early 90's on yearly trips to Lake Huron we would occasional meet an older retired gentleman who lived aboard and traveled between the Bahamas and Lake Huron with the seasons on a Bayfield 25. Screw the job go for it.

15-08-2008, 09:20	#1
memphisslim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4	Bahamas in a Bayfield 25 Anyone done this or know of anyone having done this? A blog or website would be really nice. I am looking to go on the cheap for about six months. Just finished grad school and I am thinking a little trip would be nice. Years ago I looked into going, but just could not swing it. Now I am going to give it a go unless a job op pops up that I can not turn down. sorry if this is in the wrong forum please move it mods if that is the case

15-08-2008, 09:23	#2
Vasco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto in summer, further south in winter. Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore" Ben393 "Breathless" Posts: 1,833 Images: 34	No problem. Have seen a couple of small Bayfields out there. Lots of good spots for anchoring with that draft, you'll be in with the multi-hulls. __________________ Rick I Toronto

15-08-2008, 09:49	#3
svHyLyte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, USA Boat: Beneteau First 42 Posts: 529 Images: 8	Rebecca Burg has been single handedly cruising the Florida Keys and Bahama's in her Bayfield 29 "Angel" for some time. See http://www.artoffshore.com/welcomeaboard.html . She writes for Southwinds Sailing - Serving the Southern Cruising & Racing Sailor since 1993 . Cheers, s/v HyLyte __________________ "It is not so much for its beauty that the sea makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air, that emanation from the waves, that so wonderfully renews a weary spirit."

15-08-2008, 10:41	#4
Hud3 Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nevis, West Indies Boat: Island Packet 380 "The Belle of Virginia" Posts: 2,047 Images: 11	You shouldn't have any problems in your Bayfield, Slim. Make sure you have a good anchor, with 50' of chain or more to ward off the coral. __________________ Hud s/y The Belle of Virginia, IP 380 Nevis, West Indies

15-08-2008, 11:43	#5
stevensc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana Boat: Monk 36 Trawler Posts: 148	Sail far Small boats cruising long distances, & KISS principle cruising \| sailFar.net You might find information on this site, about sailing far in small boats Good luck, Watch the weather, have an open ended, or no, schedule. Steve

15-08-2008, 11:59	#6
Pblais Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hayes, VA Boat: Gozzard 36 - Bright Eyes Posts: 4,536 Images: 7	Bayfields were all built very well. They were made to haul lots of stuff. Since they are all more than 20 years old a surveyor is needed to really say if that boat is still in great condition. Many still sail fine today. __________________ Paul Blais s/v Bright Eyes Gozzard 36 37 15.7 N 76 28.9 W

15-08-2008, 12:33	#7
s/v 'Faith' Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Crusing between NC, Bahamas, & Pensacola FL Boat: 1964 Pearson Ariel 'Faith' Posts: 232	Yews you can! Yes you can! Here is a link to our 3.5 month cruise aboard our 26' (25'8") Pearson Ariel Faith. The Bahamas portion starts after page 5. __________________ If you have a small boat and plan to Sail Far visit; http://sailfar.net Stop by and visit!

24-08-2008, 12:19	#8
nautical62 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Boat: Beneteau 32 - Aurora Posts: 125	I've done several trips to the Bahamas in 26-footers with drafts of 2 to 3 feet. You will be able to enjoy many wonderful places not easily accessible to bigger, deeper draft boats.

24-08-2008, 13:13	#9
Steve Rust Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Minneapolis MN Boat: Searunner 40 Trimaran, Siruis 22 mono, 16 foot MFG daysailor Posts: 509 Images: 82	Back in the late 1980's to early 90's on yearly trips to Lake Huron we would occasional meet an older retired gentleman who lived aboard and traveled between the Bahamas and Lake Huron with the seasons on a Bayfield 25. Screw the job go for it. __________________ Don't trust your dog to guard your lunch. Patrick, age 9

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