When Pigs Swim

Tessa had read about these swimming pigs years ago, and this touristy attraction was a highlight for her. We bought our watermaker from Watermakers Inc, which happens to be owned by the owner of Staniel Cay Yacht Club. For purchasing one of their watermakers, one of the perks is discount on moorage at the yacht club. Tom was also hoping to find somebody on the island to help him fix our AC units.

But first, more shallow water. More line of sight navigation to get close to the entrance to Staniel Cay Yacht Club. And it gets even more harrowing. You have to make a 180 degree turn at the fuel dock in a narrow passage to enter an even narrower passage between a reef and the marina, to dock in 6ft of water. Red arrow indicates where we docked.

Docking was another harrowing experience when you have what you draw, four feet, just off your bow and port side, and the wind and current not in your favor. But Tom, yet again, pulled her into the dock like a pro.On our port side was the fish cleaning station. Aka, a lot of “pet” sharks hanging out waiting for fish trimmings. Juan was a trooper having a school of sharks underneath our stern. Our view. Staniel Cay Yacht ClubThe dinghy dock

Another SYCer was here in 2005. Yes, we bring our own local hot sauce to the bar with us. The water around Fowl Cay was unreal.And then there were the swimming pigs.

Within an hour of our arrival, a guy named Kendall was at our boat to help Tom with the AC. He was able to get around the Port engine to clear a blocked line that Tom was not able to access. Our AC works again!! Coming from the PNW, AC seems superfluous. But down here with the humidity, you need AC to keep things dried out. With thunderstorms in the vicinity, we were happy to have the AC back chugging away.

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