SDA219 Making the Cut: Lee Stocking Memories & Radar Tests
We sail south from Big Majors, the new autohelm humming as we test the radar over open water, stopping for provisions along the way. Rudder Cut Cay gives us gliding rays and a glowing sunset, then Adderley Cut is quiet with no dolphins this time. We drop anchor at Lee Stocking Island, the usually crowded spot completely empty in the off-season, and memories of full anchorages and open shores come flooding back.
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel we work our way down to Lee Stocking Island from Big Majors. We test the new Raymarine autohelm and radar along the way and stop to hunt for provisions. At Lee Stocking Island the anchorage is empty in the off-season, the silence broken only by waves lapping the shore, and we remember back to what it was like before they started banning cruisers from the island.
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🍹 The Dark Angel Cocktail
We created our own signature drink, the “Dark Angel,” which placed 3rd in a Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine contest.
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Kraken Spiced Rum
Ginger Beer
Muddled Mint
Slice of Lime
If you try it, let us know what you think!
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🎶 Opening and closing song
“Who We Are” by Miah
From the band NINETEEN EIGHTY SEVEN
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