Man O War Cay

Rainy afternoons have provided opportunities for reading, catching up on minor boat projects and bread baking.  If you are impressed, don’t be, YouTube has a video for everything and makes it all seem so simple.  I think rebuilding the outboard carburetor may be next.

No knead Ciabatta: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX_6l2bmvQI 

Replacing cord of outboard recoil:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3NjVomUQJM  

No picture of the cord replacement since fingers were too greasy to touch the camera.  It took four hands but we were able to completely rewind the spring mechanism so the outboard is much easier to start.

Leaving Marsh Harbour we traveled East to Man O War Cay which reminded us of Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay.  For the most part everyone is related and share a distinctive local dialect. 

Albury boat building circa 1960.

This hidden boat building village has been home to William Albury boat builder’s since mid 1900’s.   Their Abaco Dinghy was made of native Madeira mahogany and other Bahamian hardwoods. 

Albury Schooner

Since the majority of the boats are now built of fiberglass the local wood craftsmen applied their skill to home building.  These craftsmen are known for building homes like Ships that bolted to land.  Rafters and structure are bolted together similar to ship construction and resist the hurricanes very well. The residents stand as a reminder of the independent thinking and self-reliance of the founders of the Bahamas.

We wish all the Dad’s reading this a very Happy Father’s Day. 

 For all who love to capture wind in your sails, enjoy:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWINygISxDE