Crossing the channel from Meeks Patch to Spanish Wells (2NM) the mileage counter clicks over to 8,000 NM (actually, 8,500 if you include our previous trip to the Bahamas two years ago before we reset the counter). Just another notch on our Nordhavn belt.

We had tendered to town the day prior to get a feeling for the shallow entry to the marina and to get Kyle and Lindsey their five day COVID retest (negative). Entry to the marina is very shallow and must be navigated at high tide. We slide through fine and after tying up and washing the boat we head to the Wreckers bar for dinner and drinks. The next day we rent a golf cart and explore the neighboring Russell Island and then Kyle and Lindsey head out for Bonefishing the flats. Spanish Wells is known for its Bonefishing and anglers come here from around the globe to chase these fast and powerful fish. They are not for eating just for the thrill of the fight.

Spanish Wells got its name from the Spanish sailors who would stop here to refill their water supply prior to returning to Europe. The population is approximately 1,500 people and many can trace their lineage to the original shipwrecked individuals that found shelter in Preachers Cave six generations earlier. Later settlers were Crown Loyalists, who left the U.S. after the Revolutionary War.