Chris Davis and Jim Baker Enjoy a Day off in the Abacos

Lundy Charters Founders Chris Davis and Jim Baker are back in Hopetown after a sail from Nassau

We are back in Hopetown with the boat. Today we are heading up to Guana Cay for a BBQ and some relaxation.

Lundy Charters Founders are entering the Sea of Abaco

After a very calm day of cruising in the open ocean, we entered the Sea of Abaco through the Little Harbour cut. We are going to travel north until we get tired and then anchor up for the evening. Tomorrow we plan to go to Nippers on Great Guana island for the beach BBQ, to relax on the beach, and swim in the pool.

Last night as we were rounding the last marks to enter the harbour we saw what looked to be shimmering off a reflector at sea. We slowed down for a closer look and found out they were fireworks coming from Gorda Cay (about 40 miles North). Disney bought the island and uses it as a destination for their cruises. They have even renamed it Castaway Cay. We cruised by it on our way North today, it is the southernmost settlement of any kind on or around Great Abaco Island.

Captain Jim Baker and First Mate Chris Davis Sail from Nassau to the Abacos

Lundy Charters Drops off our Fly Fishing Pros in Nassau

The crew disembarked at the hurricane hole marina in Nassau this morning. Captain Jim and First Mate Chris set sail for the Sea of Abaco for a few days of well deserved rest and relaxation. The seas are very calm (one to two feet) and the crossing is going beautifully.

The Final Sunset as we sail from Andros to Nassau

Pictures of The Andros Lighthouse as we pull onto docks after our sail from South Andros

Andros Lighthouse

Brian O'Keefe fixes the crew a Conch Salad

Conch Salad

North Andros Departure for Nassau

After spending the evening at Hanks the guys were up early to head up Fresh Creek and fish some of the extensive inland flats on North Andros. Captain Jim and First Mate Chris took on some fuel for the trip to Nassau and prepared the boat for departure. A dinner of fresh conch salad and a sunset over North Andros marked our departure for Nassau. Next stop, the bright lights of Paridise Island.

Brian O'Keffe gets an Andros Haircut

We finally found Salt and Pepper

Brian finally locates the salt and pepper

Andros Lighthouse Marina

We spent the day cruising and trolling north to Andros Town where we will be spending the night on docks refueling and preparing to make the ocean crossing back to Nassau forthe crew's Saturday departure. Tomorrow we will fish some of North Andros' famous flats before departing for Nassau tomorrow night. Spirits are high as we enjoy dinner at Hank's Place in Andros Town and gear up for one last day of bonefish.

Fishing for Dinner off Andros

Sailing into the Water Cays in South Andros

Catching Fish in the Curly Cut Cays

Green Cay.... an untouched island...no one for 60nm in every direction

Pictures From a Rendezvous at Sea

Uncharted Islands

We spent last night anchored off of an island that does not appear on any charts of the area. We explored the flats off that island as well as some of the charted cays in the area. Today we are heading out to the tounge of the ocean to catch some fish for dinner.

Tomorrow we will fish our way up the tounge on our way to North Andros.

South Andros

We arrived in South Andros yesterday after an overnight stop at a beautiful and deserted cay off the tongue of the ocean. We spent the day exploring the reefs and fishing the untouched flats. That evening we enjoyed a delicious lobster dinner. Today we set out early at first light in search of bonefish and the afternoon free diving a blue hole and exploring the coral heads. The water has been glassy smooth, the winds very light and visibility amazing. We have seen sharks, turtles, and many different varieties of fish. This afternoon we will move to another location to explore more of these uncharted flats and cays.

Departing Nassau

This morning we took on Brian O'keefe, Peter Morris, Jim Bartschi, Kurt Olesek, Justi Campa, and Kevin Jergins in Nassau at Nassau Yacht Haven. We topped off on beer and other provisioning, fueled up the boat and pulled off of docks. 65 miles to green cay.
Some notes from the crew:

Hi to Bailey and Georgie

Hi girls I love you dad

Hi nancy and justo all great. T

Ko says trip has started well. We fish tomorrow, great crew!

Hi rach. Super fun times. Unbelievable

On Docks in Nassau

After a long approach and strong currents in the channel, we have made it safely onto docks at Nassau Yacht Haven.

Our slip number is W59, if we aren't there, we are on the fuel dock at the end of the T dock.

In Sight of Nassau

At 1900 we sighted Nassau. This should put us on docks at Nassau Yacht Haven around 2130.

Exiting Little Harbour

At 0945, we exited the Sea of Abaco through the Little Harbour Cut.

82 Miles to Nassau

On the way to Nassau

This morning we were up early, rigging our runabout, a 25 foot, 2006 Angler, for towing. After checking the weather, we set off for Nassau.

The Gin Jac II

With the boat provisioned, fueled and inspected, we spend the evening preparing to set out at first light for Nassau.

Update: 4/3/08

Gentlemen,

We arrived at the boat today and found the inital boat that we had planned to take to be experiancing mechanical problems. To keep schedule, we traded our boat with a big sail and small motor for a boat with a big motor and small sail. It is the same size as the catamaran we had planned on taking but is a sailing trawler. We will be towing a 25 foot runabout and will have a rigid inflatable dinghy as well. Once we depart, it should take us around 12 hours to get down to Nassau. This will have us pulling into docks tomorrow night, provisioning in the morning, and accepting you guys on the boat whenever you make your way over in the morning.

Our boats name is the "Gin-Jac II" Look for us on docks.

A Beautiful Morning in Hope Town

Arrival in Hopetown

The Lundy Charters crew has arrived in hopetown.

First mate Chris Davis is pictured waiting for the hopetown ferry.

Crew Travel Status

Captain Jim Baker and First Mate/Medic Chris Davis have departed the United States for Hopetown. We will upload pictures of the main boat, runabout, and any RIBs we can aquire while on Elbow Cay. Expect updates regarding out departure and estimated time of arrival in Nassau. See you guys soon.

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR LUNDY CHARTERS STAFF AND GUESTS FOR ANDROS

If there is an emergency and you need to contact us please do so via sat phone at 011-8816-414-93850.

You can send free text messages to us at the following link

http://www.iridium.com/index.php

Once you get to the website, click on send a satellite message in the top right corner of the webpage. Once you get to the popup enter our number 8816-414-93850 and your message and click send.

Lundy Charters gears up for Remote Fly Fishing Trip to Andros

Lundy Charters is excited to be planning a remote fly fishing trips to South Andros. Captain Jim and Chris will be working in conjunction with leading industry owners, guides, and photographers to chart the flats surrounding the south of the island. During these trips we will generate an itinerary comprised exclusively of remote locations that are inaccessible by traditional lodges and land based companies.

Upon successful completion of our scouting voyage, Lundy Charters will be able to offer an itinerary that will both challenge and excite the most seasoned fly fisherman.

Chris and Jim plan depart for Hopetown on April 2nd.

We plan to pick up Brian O'keefe, Peter Morris, Jim Bartschi, Kurt Olesek, Justi Campa, and Kevin Jergins in Nassau on April 5th at Nassau Yacht Haven.

The Loreleis sing at the Nail Bay Resort while sailing with Lundy Charters

UNC Loreleis Spring Break 2008, Boston - Peace of Mind



UNC Loreleis Spring Break 2008, Amy Winehouse -Back to Black



UNC Loreleis Spring Break 2008, Colbie Cailat - One Fine Wire




UNC Loreleis Spring Break 2008, Carrie Underwood - Starts with Goodbye

Captain Jim and Medic Chris Davis Leave BVI.....

After enjoying a day off at the Bitter End Yacht Club and saying goodbye to all of our friends, we headed out on the North Sound Express to catch a flight back to Raleigh to begin preparing for our April remote fly fishing trip to Andros. Thank you to all 114 of our guests and 7 contractors who joined us for an amazing two week tour of the British Virgin Islands.....

UNC girls depart British Virgin Islands

After spending the day at White Bay, the girls headed over to Sidney's House of Peace and Love for the final evening of the trip. The girls caught an afternoon flight home to Raleigh this morning from Saint Thomas.

We enjoyed having you, Thanks again ladies! - Chris and Jim

Some other Pictures from the week.....

The Girls at the Baths

View of White Bay from the top of the Mast

Relaxing at the bar at Nail Bay

Singing for drinks at Cow Wreck Bay

White Bay

Calm seas and a light breeze brought us to White Bay on Jost Van Dyke where the girls enjoyed swimming over to the famous Soggy Dollar bar, the home of the "Painkiller." Some of the girls were able to watch UNC beat Virginia Tech thanks to the satellite tv on one of our friend's boat.

The Last Resort

After snorkeling the dogs, the girls sailed into Trellis Bay after a quick stop at Marina Cay.
We met up with some friends of Captain Jim aboard another yacht before heading to the last resort for dinner and the Singing Chef.

The girls enjoyed dinner at the last resort and capped off the evening by joining the Singing Chef.

After lobster dinner on Anegada, the girls made friends with Sam, our favorite local bartender.

We are underway now on our way to the Dogs to snorkel and have lunch and then on to Trellis Bay and The Last Resort.

Anegada

After an early morning trek to Anegada, the girls spent the afternoon lounging on the beaches in Loblolly Bay and Cow Wreck Bay.

The girls are now settling down to a lobster dinner at the whispering pines resort on the beach.

Nail Bay

The girls finished up an afternoon at the baths and headed west to the exclusive Nail Bay Resort for the evening.

They went swimming in the pool and enjoyed a bit of down time before their performance

After a wonderful performance for the resort guests, the girls were treated to dinner at the resort's newest villa, a replica of one of the original plantation buildings on Virgin Gorda.