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Rosalie B.

wrote:

I am making a crossing from West Palm Beach to sail the Abacos in the
next six weeks, and have two weeks for the trip. Need to drop off and
pick up passengers at the airport in Marsh Harbor half way through.
This is my first trip to the area, and I'd be interested in hearing
suggested itineraries and routes from others who've been there
before. My 32 foot sailboat draws 4 ft. 2 inches. My idea is to
check in at West End then anchor that same night at Mangrove, the next
night at Great Sale, then Allen-Pensacola, then Green Turtle, then
Marsh Harbor. After that, I'd be retracing the same route back to
West Palm. Thoughts about this approach or any others? Many thanks.

My only thought is that it isn't wise to have a schedule that weather
can disrupt in the way that the weather can disrupt a Gulf Stream
crossing. At least think about a plan B (for if you can't get there
to pick up your passengers) and a plan C (for if you can't get back on
schedule).