My wife and son and I are staying in SW for a week in December. Following that, my son wants to
cruise the
Exumas for a week or two. He and I enjoyed it during our trip together January of 2023 (a trip for which this forum provided some very useful and very appreciated information). When He and I did the
Exumas, we crossed the Exuma Sound from Davis Channel to Highborne. I would like to avoid an ocean
passage this year as my wife will be aboard and we want to keep her happy as possible. Therefore, my preference will be
Current Cut to Ship Channel Cay or Allans. The chart looks daunting with app. 10 nm of scattered heads to transit. I draw 4.7ft.
I know I need good sunlight good lookout and slick seas. How much chop (wind speed) are you comfortable with for visibility of
coral heads? This will be essential to my planning for the transit.
My other concern is
anchorages for strong westerlies once I'm there. I've been pouring over the
charts and have made notes. I won't hesitate to get a slip at a marina for strong frontal passages if I am able to. Again keeping my wife happy is a priority. the happier she is, the longer she and our son will stay on the
boat.
I would love to hear your experiences crossing from SW to the Exumas and some of your favorite
anchorages for Westerly protection.
Thanks in advance, this is a great crew here!
Greg