Immigration at West End

We arrived after a 56 mile trip across the Gulf Stream with currents calculated at up to 4.7 knots that were sweeping us northward as we struggled east. It was an easy passage, although the continuous winter fronts left us with few sailing opportunities as we waited to go in Lake Worth (North Palm Beach). We took this one even though it was 100% motoring with winds on the nose, since the winds and waves were low.

The customs and immigration process known as "checking in" is next. We hoisted our yellow quarantine flag and dinked into the marina. The process is considerably faster now, with online paperwork and payment. We still must complete immigration cards for each person, and a ship manifest.

After that, we simply needed another weather opportunity to go to the Berry's, a group of cays further SE. While waiting, John tried the local snorkeling and Alexis got some work done.Read more