Coinjock : Hampton : Kilmarnock

Another early morning start leaving Belhaven at sunrise. This morning Nana watched the reverse of last night when the moon was to our east and the sunset to our west, this morning the sunset is on our east and the moon visible to our west - a lovely setting to get underway for an expected long cruise to Coinjock approximately 88 miles. New Horizon cruises the Pungo River, into the Alligator River-Pingo River Canal, Alligator River , Albemarle Sound ( runs 50 miles east to west ) into the North River which takes you to Coinjock mile marker 49.5 ICW.

The Alligator River is very wide but not necessarily deep so one needs to be careful to follow the markers and stay mid-channel. Large logs have been noted floating along the river , which sometimes are partially submerged , and could do a lot of damage to your prop! Constant wake damage from ongoing boat traffic causes more and more trees to topple into the river. The is a swing bridge right at mile 84 which opens on demand however if the winds pick up to greater than 30 knots it may not open. 

The Marina is a well run, organized and highly successful operation where everybody stops for their famous prime rib - we stop for their delicious food and crispy chips. We also have dinner with Susan and Jon from L’ Equipe and had a lovely tour of their beautiful sailboat 53 Little Harbor. We continue to meet up with the same sailboats and motor boats heading North so it is fun to see familiar faces. The sailors are all wrapped up as the weather is pretty wholly and windy.

An example of the tree damage that you are likely to see along the way.

Swansboro : Oriental : Belhaven

An early start on Sunday April 21 st to try to catch the current as we enter Cape Fear River. As you can see in the background the fog has come and Old Baldy Lighthouse is barely visible in the background. We had quite the show of thunder, lightening, wind gusts and rain throughout the night. The wedding that was taking place close to the marina had to finish at 9pm due to the weather. Today is our grandsons Ollie’s 8th birthday which he is celebrating in LA - what a lucky duck.

Todays cruising was slow due to the many inlets along the way Carolina Beach Inlet, Masonboro Inlet, Mason Inlet, Rich Inlet, Little Topsail Inlet, New Topsail Inlet, New River Inlet, Browns Inlet, Bear Inlet, and Bogue Inlet - you get the drift. While cruising passed these areas one has to be on the lookout for shoaling which can happen very suddenly and without warning. We spend the night at Casper’s Marina near downtown Swansboro however it was so cold and rainy that we remained on board and turned on the heating. 

We passed Perspective yesterday so it was unfortunate to see her aground on our way to Swansboro. How to ruin you day and adventure on the loop.

Just goes to show that graffiti can turn up anywhere. Nana spotted this display during the foggy ride.

Monday April 22nd New Horizon leaves Swansboro and is headed to Oriental. We are excited to visit downtown Oriental as last time we were in this area on Ireland’s Eye we anchored outside and had a very bumpy night. Nana and Nandad would like to have cruised the Outer Banks , which is a long strip of barrier islands along the mid- Atlantic coast however the weather once again dictated our direction so the decision was made to proceed to Oriental. This takes us into the Bogue Sound passing Morehead City and Beaufort into Adams Creek Canal and the Neuse River. We have a reservation at the Oriental marina and along the way we pass the Anna Maria Princess.

Oriental is a very quite sleepy unique town. We went on quite the chase to find the dock office but in the end we were  greeted by two wonderful gentle men with quite the sense of humor. Life appears to move slowly here and is know as the “ Sailing Capital do the Carolinas” due to its wide- open waters, steady winds and easy access to creeks and coves. Here we meet a couple we had seen in the Bahamas at Warderick Wells on their sailboat L’Equipe and we had some wonderful banter and laughter so once again never got off the boat. However we made up for it in the morning and took a lovely walk to the breakfast Restaurant Brantley’s before leaving for Belhaven. 

Here is the garden set up at Barcos which is right at the tip of the marina but was unfortunately closed on Mondays. Looks like they might have movie nights here and there is also a local theatre in this sleepy town.

On our walk to breakfast Nandad spotted this plaque along the way!

Tuesday April 23 rd today was a short cruise to one of our favorite spots on the ICW Belhaven. We have a slip reservation at the Grande Manor - formally River Forest - and are excited to see what progress the owner has made since our visit in November. Today we had at least four boats in front of us and the same number at our stern so a busy day passing vessels on the wide section of the Neuse River. As we approach the R.E.Mayo Shrimp Co. With lots of shrimp boats and this very decorative pirates ship. 

From here we cruise into the Pamlico River and Pungo River and arrive into Belhaven early afternoon. The owner was there to tie us up and seemed very excited with how things were progressing. The pickleball courts are ready, the doggie park is completed, the gazebo and outdoor event area is under construction and the old Manor is in full swing as a bed and breakfast. The restaurant is due to open tomorrow - bummer we miss that ! Nana and Nandad take advantage of the golf cart and provision. Our favorite restaurant Spoon River is closed on Tuesdays so once again we eat onboard with a beautiful sunset view and a full moon - what a life. The winds have picked up so our pickleball game was a little blowy and we are rocking with the wind but safely tied up for the night. Tomorrow we will aim to get to Coinjock. 

Bald Head Island NC

Although our journey today was 52.7 miles is was slow cruising due to lots of marinas, homes, and beaches all along Myrtle Beach. There are lots of spots to beach pontoons and small craft so I can only imagine how busy it is in the summer season. Lots of boat traffic today which meant NH had to adjust speed accordingly. The picture below shows some of the fun spots we cruise past.

Once we cruise past Southport ICW 309 we take the two mile stretch down Cape Fear River Entrance to Bald Head. It is a very busy section with huge ships heading out into the North Atlantic Ocean, ferries heading into Oak Island and Bald Head Island and pleasure craft.

Nana and Nandad visited Bald Head Island in 2021 when we were bringing NH up to Newport for the first time. On that occasion we took the ferry from Southport and had a lovely day visit. We promised we would be back so it is very exciting to be on a slip in the Marina. The island is only accessible by boat and its 14 miles of wide unspoiled beaches, dunes, creeks, oak and pine forest trails, and 500 homes are simple breathtaking. You can feel the peace and tranquility here devoid of traffic - golf carts and bicycles are your friend. It is fascinating to watch from the boat, the ferry coming and going on the top and bottom of the hour bring with it its passenger's, and deliveries to the islanders. There are rows of blue vans with what looks like trams attached which apparently take you and your guests and luggage to your island destination. And of course we had to rent a golf cart for the day. This provided us with the opportunity to visit Bald Head Island Club which has a beautiful golf course, tennis, pickleball, croquet, pools and three restaurants. Membership seems complex however if you are lucky and the slip you rent has a membership you can be their guest, at a cost of course. There is also The Shoals Club and the fractional timeshare The Hammocks. 

With a speed limit of 18mph you can imagine the pace of life here. I bet during busy season June to Sept it is golf cart frenzy. We were intrigued with the Yes and No signs that we saw hanging on the posts at the entrance to some of the homes. Our source told us that these are used to help the trash pickup service  identify the homes that require pickup.

Nandad in the background waiting patiently.

Nana along one of the many public beach assess boardwalks.

We really enjoyed our Layday on this beautiful island and will gladly return of a longer vacation. Mother Nature provided the most spectacular night show with thunder, lightening, wind and rain. Tomorrow we will leave and continue north maybe to Swan Point and perhaps take a look at the weather to see if it is favorable to cruise the outer banks. As always boating is an adventure with the journey and not necessarily the destination being the goal.

(Temporary Backup) Nana and Nandad return to NH

Three fabulous weeks back in Franklin after celebrating six birthdays, Easter , the Boston Marathon - so proud of you Ceire - and reconnecting with friends we have once again returned to continue the journey of bringing New Horizon back to her home port. St John’s Yacht Harbor was the perfect place to leave the boat. She was well looked after and had the engine oil changed and the harness fixed so the throttle issue should now be resolved - fingers crossed. 

Tuesday was our travel day and we arrived back on the boat by 8pm without any issues. Our plan is to return to Franklin in 10 days for more celebrations - this time First Communions. 

Wednesday April 17th we take the courtesy car to provision before leaving for Harborwalk Marina in Georgetown. Nandad made reservations when he was down at NH last week and we are excited to have dinner at the new George Hotel restaurant called The Independent . We are both fairly exhausted after our Bahamas trip so we have decided to take it slowly and enjoy the ride by covering approximately 50 miles a day. Our timing leaving St John found us directly as stern this enormous crane delivery so needless to say it was a very slow ride cruising through Elliott Cut. This picture is taken from the bow of NH.

Finally we pass her and this is what she looks like coming under the bridge. It is fascinating to watch the tug Captains skill.

As always the homes continue to capture our attention as we cruise along.

The research vessel NOAA was also spotted as we were leaving Charleston.

The remainder of our cruise was uneventful but longer than we had anticipated. We were tied and secured to our slip by five which was perfect timing to relax and shower before heading to dinner. The George is a new boutique style hotel and Nana was really impressed with the decor, art work, gas lamp lights , outdoor bar and fire pit area, lobby, and plush banquettes in the dining room. A classic Lowcountry cuisine the menu was heavy with fresh sea food but we were still able to find some choices for Nandad. It was a lovely evening.

Thursday April 18th we had a fantastic breakfast at Thomas Cafe before heading off for Marina at Grande Dunes which is in the Myrtle Beach area. Again a slow cruising day due to the many marinas along the way, private homes with docks right on the waterway and of course the Waccamaw River although nice and deep it is also narrow and tricky in spots. It is a very beautiful part of the ICW with its moss-draped cypresses, cypress stumps on either side of the banks, and the water is the color of tea! Not sure what was burning in the area but the whole landscape looked hazy from the smoke and there was a deep smell of molasses. We had a ten minute delay at the Socastee Swing bridge but were entertained by the many jet skis, small craft and pontoons. 

By three thirty we were in our slip and ready for a stroll. Nana and Nandad were at this marina before while cruising on Ireland’s Eye, maybe about eight years ago. Now the resort is split into four different ownership. The Marina, the Golf, the Hotel/Inn, and the restaurants are all operated independently. This means the Marina does not have access to the pool which is annoying and they no longer provide a shuttle to the beach - which is about a mile and a half away. I guess goes to show nothing stays the same! After a nice stroll around the property we return to NH , scrub her down and have a wonderful dinner onboard. Tomorrow we will cruise to Bald Head and have a much welcomed Layday. We took a ferry a few years ago from Southport SC to Bald Head so we are excited to take NH over and stay in the Marina. 

St Patrick’s Day in Charleston

Nana and Nandad went to Mass at St Patrick’s so although we did not hear any Irish music we did get the history of St Patrick from the bishop of Charleston. Once again the whole process took an hour and a half and we also got to celebrate one of the parishioners 101 birthday. A very welcoming and inviting celebration - I must say the southern like their gatherings. 

Our carraige ride ( Old South Carriage ) was a wonderful experience. Who would have thought that over 40 horses are in stables right downtown- and very nice ones. The horses work hard and if we are to believe the information provided by the company they uphold equine excellence. They use Belgian and Percheron draft horses, most come from Amish working farms. Our horse Noah was under the expert guidance of Carol and had festive hooves to celebrate the day. 

We had lunch at Henry’s on the Market which has been a Restaurant Bar & Music Hall for many decades. Although there was no live music when we were there it looks like a very cool place to hang out with an upstairs whiskey lounge and upper deck patio. Nandad had the corned beef and cabbage which he enjoyed. 

One of the many homes with beautiful gas light lanterns, wonderful side portico and ornate fencing. 

A tour of the beautifully restored 1808 Nathaniel Russell House Museum with a docent provided excellent cultural history, information on architectural features and the recent exposed archaeological work taking place in the Kitchen House. A beautiful formal garden provided the perfect spot for reflection with wonderful aroma wafting through the air. From March 14th to April 14th The Charleston Festival, which is the Historic Charleston Foundation’s main fundraiser , has several events including private homes and garden tours, workshops, lectures and concerts on the calander. We take a stroll down Church St and Broad St and feast our eyes with Charleston’s history from Colonial dwellings to Georgian gardens and historic churches ( Charleston don’t forget is after all the Holy City ). Some homes are in the process of restoration while others await attention. Nana can’t imagine the coast of restoring a home in these areas!

We take a drive to Sullivan Island to briefly visit Fort Moultrie and then head back to New Horizon. 

Monday 18th It’s time to bring NH into the slip where she will stay for at least a month. The throttle obliged without slipping and the rest of the day was spent cleaning, doing laundry, contacting and meeting the mechanic, arranging for the diver to clean the bottom, and also an electrician to check the solenoids and the trims. 

We have had a wonderful adventure and now ready for some family time. No more blog for now. A Happy Easter to all. 

St Patrick’s Parade

Saturday 16th : Nana and Nandad catch some of the parade before heading to Boone Plantation and Gardens. This is the sole St Patrick’s decoration on NH. 

We spend a very busy afternoon at the plantation listening to 340 years of history. The world famous Avenue of Oaks lines the entrance to the estate which now is an active farm run by a partnership. The house that is on the estate is still privately owned however the owner lives on another home on the property. There are wonderful exhibits in the actual cabins, that are directly off the entrance, which housed the slaves. Gullah Culture and Black History is very important at Boone Hall. The gardens around the house provide a definite aroma that is inviting and relaxing. There is a tractor that will take you around to view the farm which is quite extensive and several lectures onsite on a variety of subjects throughout the day.

Nana had tickets for a concert at the Circular Congregational Church the Vienna Light Orchestra’s Magical Movie Scores for 6pm so we had some light bites at the very chic outdoor patio at The Black Door Cafe. So good to hear good live music. 

Tomorrow is officially St Patrick’s Day so we will go to Mass at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in the morning and then we have a carriage tour booked for 12 md.

St John’s Yacht Harbor

We have arrived! A very long day but NH is finally at her home destination for at least the next four weeks. We had decided to anchor about 25 miles from our destination however when we went to slow down the throttle decided to once again slip so , despite our exhaustion, it was decided we should get to our home base. The miles and miles of Georgias ICW is a constant maze of twists and turns, shoaling, shallow areas and due to the many slow zone areas your speed is significantly reduced so it can take a few hours to go the extra 25 miles. In our favor , due to the clock going forward ,we have longer evenings with sunset now at around 7.30pm. NH was greeted at the dock by Adam and Daniel and securely tied and plugged in just in time for a well deserved cocktail/ mocktail. Nana is sooo excited to finally be at our destination and is ready for some family hugs. Nandad peeping over the rails at sunset.

Thursday 15th March: Nana and Nandad decided that today was a day to relax and enjoy. The marina provides a courtesy car which we can have for the day so we took off to Folly Beach - which has a beautiful stretch of beach probably at least six miles long with a variety of houses that have direct access to the beach. From there we went to Kiawah Island to have lunch at The Players Pub. Now Kiawah Island is a private Island with a very exclusive golf resort but if you say you are having lunch at the PUB they give you a day pass at the gate. We had the most delicious lunch on their patio and then sat on the Aridondack chairs on the lawn. It was very relaxing. Afterwards we once again went for a walk along another beach that was likely 10 miles long. 

As you can tell Nana is looking very relaxed and is thinking maybe golfing is a safer hobby than boating! We do some light grocery shopping before heading back for dinner onboard. 

Safe Harbor Skull Marina Hilton Head SC

Wednesday March 13th. Today was the perfect day for cruising the ICW. Nana and Nandad woke to such peace and quiet today and had breakfast watching dolphin swim in the anchorage, the pelicans flying so low and the birds chirping. We started our day at 9.15 and our goal is to make it to SH Bahia Bleu where we will fill with diesel, water and pump out. We arrive there at 1pm and it takes about half an hour to accomplish our goal and then we get underway. It is such a great day we decide to continue on to SH Skull Marina MM 555 which is up Skull Creek the northern tip of Hilton Head SC. Once we cross the Savannah River we are now in South Carolina. 

The picture above is the anchor rode drying out after a full wash down once we were tied up at the Marina.

You can see from the Nebo picture that our journey today was the typical twisting and curving of the Georgia Waterways. We cruise Ossaw Island, Skidaway Island, Wilmington Island, Daufuskie Island, and finally Hilton Head. 
The Marina has a Freedom Boat Club so lots of pontoons and central console boats. A fun spot I am sure with several condos surrounding the marina and the Skull Creek Boathouse restaurant around the corner. At this time of the year it is really very peaceful and as the sunsets we can watch the rowers rowing against the current - quite the workout. We should make it to our destination by Friday St John’s Yacht Harbor Charleston so maybe we will celebrate St Patrick’s Day in southern style. 

Amelia Island, Jekyll Island , Anchorage

Here we are back on Amelia Island the Isle of Eight flags.  This time we will stay at Oasis Fernandina Harbor Marina right downtown where we can walk to the museum, restaurants, shops etc. We had the opportunity to visit the Museum of History - which is housed in the historic Nassau County Jail. We had a wonderful docent who gave us a great history lesson on why the eight different flags are significant to Amelia Island. 
We had a wonderful breakfast at The Florida House Inn - which is the oldest surviving hotel in the state of Florida - where we checked out Leddys Porch and the lovely patio. After a delicious breakfast we went to mass at St Michael’s - a lovely small well attended church, visited the museum, Nana went on a bike ride and  the evening ended with the perfect dinner at Espana - although we ate inside we had full view of their beautiful patio dining. Nana was very excited to watch the Oscars from the boating lounge but was very disappointed as the channel was not available - we will simply have to get better at this tech stuff! No worries we were able to see the awards on utube later - better late than not at all. 

A mermaid fountain in the patio. There is also the Mermaid bar where occasionally there is live music.

Monday 11th The mechanic arrives and sorts out the problem - once again - with the trottle. We will eventually need a part but it can wait until we get to Charleston. We get a late start so we head to Jekyll Island. There we meet the two couples from Illinois on their lovely tugs and we took the trolley tour of the Jekyll Island Club Resort.  In 1886 the island was purchased to become an exclusive winter retreat for the very wealthy. It became known “ as the richest , most inaccessible club in the world. The breakout of World War 11, the depression and local labor force being drafted into the military all lead to the closure of the club. In 1947  Jekyll Island was purchased by the State of Georgia for use as a State Park. Below is one of the many cottages on the grounds of the Jekyll Club.

Tuesday 12th we have a long and winding cruise and decide to drop anchor in a very secluded spot on The North Newport River. On our journey. in the distance , we thought we saw this very strange large machine coming our way only to discover it was a fishing vessel ! 

We are rewarded with a perfect sunset. The stars are popping due to no light pollution and the moon is 7.70% visible and crescent. A wonderful evening to drop the hook.



 

New Horizon at Oasis Marina Fernandina

Friday March 8th NH cruises along the Hailfax River and Tomoka Basin into the Mantanza River where we ran aground last time. This time the dredgers were in a different spot which was easier to pass however we did patiently stay behind a sail boat while coming through the area - just to be on the safe side. St Augustine is always a very busy spot with anchorage, mooring balls, marinas and boat traffic. You can usually tell when you spot the pirate boat out in the harbor.

When NH was approaching her slip there right in front of us was the Nao Trinidad - which Nana wrote about before. This time she had a group of pipers onboard and it was a lovely sound filling up the harbor with pipes, drums etc

It was a very busy Friday night downtown so we decided to eat at Aviles Restaurant at the Hilton. It was a lovely atmosphere especially as Nana and Nandad appreciate being able to chat during dinner - a small intimate dining experience. Nana had a whole snapper so Nandad was entertained watching the head, tail and body being deboned! 

Saturday March 9th and we are back on Amelia Island just in time for a storm with high winds , rain , thunder and lightening. It was also very stressful coming into the marina and several times our gauge read 1 to 2 feet despite being in the middle of the channel - we were also at low tide which did not help. The throttle is acting up again ( I guess Nandads tapping on the solenoid isn’t working - bummer. Again the luck of the Irish is still with us and the dockhand called a buddy who will drop by tomorrow and take a look. For some reason the air conditioning has also decided to act up and our electrical cord keeps tripping - glad these issues are happening here locally. We will likely be here for an extra day or two. Nice that the marina is right downtown. 

Halifax Harbor Marina at Daytona Beach

Thursday March 7th : A long day cruising today starting at 8.30am and tied up at the dock by 4.50pm. A total of 80 miles mostly along the Indian River through Haulover Canal and the Halifax River. Now if yesterday was all about the Osprey today was certainly the pelicans turn. Impossible to catch on camera how they swoop down to catch their prey. Their skull must be very thick! While Nana was on the helm they kept flying past and then suddenly dive bomb into the water.

She was able to catch one picture while it rested on the water.

Another amazing sight was a flock of cormorant for some reason all in the same spot! Wonder what attracts them to that particular area.

Just approaching the Haulover Canal there is a shallow area with a small island which is often a great spot for kayaking. Well today they were entertained by several pink flamingo strooling along the sand bank. Again the picture is not great due to an inadequate camera lens.

It really was a wonderful day to watch Mother Nature at her best and great that so many people get to be outdoors and appreciate all she has to offer. We also got to watch dolphins again play along with our wake and Nandad even saw a manatee - a reminder why some areas have a no wake zone.

Although we have been to Daytona Beach a few times we have always stayed at the Yacht Basin, so this is a first at this marina. It is well suited for launching day boats with several ramps, and  a nice park area. You can also dine and cruise on the Lady Dolphin and take the Harbour Hopper Tour. We walked over to the Jackie Robinson Ballpark and decided another picture was neccessary - after eight years we likely look a little different - no kiddin!

Nana cheated a little and had a pixie hair cut yesterday at the shopping mall. Tomorrow we will return to St Augustine with our goal to make it to Amelia Island for the weekend. That should get us to ICW SM 720 back almost to Tiger Point Marina - where we left the boat for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This time we will continue on hopefully to South Carolina before heading back to Franklin March 19th. 

Fort Pierce & Eau Gallie ( Melbourne)

This is the view of Safe Harbor Old Port Cove as we are leaving the marina. It is really a very pretty spot within a large gated community of a mix of condos, villas and apartments. 

Quite the contrast from the Bahamas coastline. High rises everywhere!

Our cruise from Old Port Cove to Fort Pierce was uneventful except for the five whistle blow we received from the barge that was heading south . We clearly should have stood on and waited until it had passed the corner instead we passed him starboard to starboard which was not smart - apologies to the Captain of the tug. A lot of traffic today going both ways. A lovely sailboat cruising nicely and enjoying the afternoon breeze. 

Wednesday 6th March NH arrives in Eau Gallie Yacht Basin Melbourne . This was where we had the engine of Ireland’s Eye rebuilt in 2016. The marina has since been taken over by a new owner and much of its character has remained. We had a lovely pot lunch dinner on the dock and met some interesting characters. Our cruise today was very pleasant although slow in spots due to manatee slow zone areas. The Osprey have also built their nests since our last trip in January and many resting in their nest. Nana was highly entertained with a family of dolphin that frolicked on the starboard side wake for several minutes. At one time there must have been five of them.

West Palm FL

After watching the weather and consulting with Chris Parker NH left West End this morning at 7am and had an uneventful passage. The winds and waves were as predicted with occasional periods of swells - a very different experience from our overnight passage. It somehow felt comforting to hear the USCG on the radio as we watched the skyline of FL.  We did a steady speed of 14 to 18 miles per hour so by 12 midday we were at our slip at Safe Harbor Old Port Cove. We had to report to the Customs Border Protection due to some communication error but were cleared quickly. Lots of passengers reporting to board the Margaritaville at Sea getting ready for their cruise. When we returned to the Marina we had lunch at Belles - which is a sister restaurant of the one in Newport and when we returned to the boat we found a visitor waiting for us!

A quick scrub down, a wonderful walk along the two mile trail around the gated village and marina, a yoga class on the bow, some laundry ( as always ) and a little research on where we might be tomorrow. For now we have reserved a slip at Safe Harbor Harbortown Fort Pierce where we stopped on our way south. It’s about 60 miles which should make for a nice cruise up the ICW.  

New Horizon prepares to head back to FL

A lonely hammock begging for somebody to fill its space. The perfect spot for Nana to relax and read her book. Unfortunately due to oncoming weather we will not make the Abacos on this trip. After much consultation the decision is made to take the weather window tomorrow and cross back to Lake Worth FL . Changing weather patterns are expected all of next week and into the second week of March so we will head back to FL and begin the process of making it up to Tiger Point Marina where we will leave NH once again to head back for Easter. We will touch base with friends along the way and see if we can spend some time together. So far it has been an amazing adventure and we will just have to continue cruising the Bahamas , maybe charter a boat next year so we can cruise The Abacos and Eleuthera.

Oakley was our neighbor for the last few day and what a well behaved dog. His owners are ready to celebrate their 50th birthday’s and have decided to cruise the Bahamas for a few months - what a great idea. Nandad was very impressed with Oakley.

Although not a great picture it does capture the beautiful palm trees in front of the colorful houses. The wind catches the palms and makes for this wonderful breeze and magical sound. The houses are being repaired one at a time but work goes slowly here so not too much inconvenience. The Tiki Bar serves a great lunch and the restaurant serves a great breakfast and dinner. There is something here for everybody and Freeport is a short ride if you want more activity. A steady flow of boats come through to check into customs which provides entertainment if you want to just relax on your boat. Boaters are generally happy to chit chat and share many stories, experiences and suggestions that can be very helpful.