Powell Cay and the Old Rosie Music Video (this blog posted from the comfort of my living room)

We were really looking forward to going to Powell Cay, a small uninhabited island 24 km (15 nautical miles) from Green Turtle Cay.  It was a calm day so decided to put a line out the back of the boat.  As we motored along at about 6 knots the lure dragged just under the surface then intermittently bounced along on top of the water.

We propped up the fishing rod and I was supposed to be on watch.
Soon the reel began to hum and when I looked up (from my book) the rod was bent.
Hey, Ben...
Unfortunately, the first one shook himself free and took off .
   

 Fifteen minutes later, a second bite...

I didn't reel it in, just held the rod while Ben took a picture.

A great barracuda, about 50 cm.  Ben got the hook out and we threw it back.

Very soon after, we got another bite... thought it was another barracuda.

After letting it go, we looked at the photo again and checked in the Fish Book...
 decided that it was probably a Spanish Mackerel. 

We spent two nights anchored off Powell Cay.

Great beaches,

  Neat rock formations,

Perfect conditions for kayaking,

Sailing back to Green Turtle
It's rare to have a picture of your own boat underway, so it's always nice to take photos for fellow cruisers...

Fun days with Freedom 

Ed taking photos of Old Rosie

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....and to receive pictures of our own boat.
Our friends, Chris and Ed also surprised us with our very own music video!

Check it out at       http://www.youtube.com/user/starboardfilms