Treasure Cay

After 14 days in Marsh Harbour, the winds have clocked around and it's time for Makai to head to another island to enjoy. But before leaving, Eva had a list of things that need done, so we were both up early and she washed the boat while Ed filled the water tanks and we got fuel ($4.27 gal. diesel).  Then we headed to the grocery store for a few last minute things and while in town decided to have breakfast.  Upon returning to the marina, we prepared Makai for departure and  left the marina at noon, at mid tide with plenty of water.  We need to be in Treasure Cay channel at high tide or we would be bumping the bottom.  Treasure Cay is listed in National Geographic as "One of the 10 best beaches in the world".

We anchored in a harbor (spelled harbour here as it is a British parliamentary democracy) with full protection from the winds. Because the anchorage is actually in a private resort community there is a minimal charge to anchor in the dredged harbour. This allows you to be considered guests of the marina with full use of all facilities and a great value. Many boaters in the anchorage opt to skip out on paying the marina which is a shame.  In the marina complex there is a pool, bar, restaurant, dive shop and jewelry store. Nearby is a grocery store with fresh produce at reasonable prices (for the Bahamas), a post office, community church, liquor store and a laundry where you leave your washing with an elderly lady and pick it up all washed, dried and folded.  As we sat and enjoyed some quiet time, Ed and I both noticed several turtles around the boat...they come up for a few seconds and then back down, but have been around the boat for several hours.

Off to the beach - what an incredible welcome sight. Three and a half miles of powdery coral sand in a crescent moon enclosing water colored with all the various shades of blue and turquoise stretching as far as the eye could see. The Cay itself is home to about 2,000 with about 1,000 private homes with full and part time residents made up of Bahamians, Americans, Europeans and Canadians. 



There are several restaurants/bars just steps away...Spinnaker Lounge and Restaurant, Coco Beach Bar and the Tipsy Seagull Bar which is right at the swimming pool and noted for their live entertainment. On Tuesday nights, they have a barbecue on the beach complete with a bonfire, Wednesday nights are "drive in movie" night where you take your lawn chairs or golf carts to the parking lot and watch an outside move and on Thursday nights, its pizza night.