![Bahamian Beachcruising](https://magarticles.magzter.com/articles/7913/439028/5e984f683a251/Bahamian-Beachcruising.jpg)
Steady easterly winds, warm rain clouds in the distance, and crystal-clear blue waters set an idyllic scene for that first day of our sailing adventure. Amy, Kate, and I planned to sail, camp and explore the mostly-uninhabited Exuma Islands for the next nine days. The idea for this trip began the previous year, when I had a powerful urge to quit my job and sail around the world. Reigning-in this desire, I came up with a more realistic and immediate plan: a sailing trip in the Bahamas. At that time, I had no boat of my own and considered myself a novice sailor. My only experience was lake sailing on small boats with my dad. In preparation for this dream adventure, I took an American Sailing Association Basic Keelboat course in Kemah, Texas, on Galveston Bay. Kate and Amy had minimal sailing experience but were adventurous spirits eager for a unique experience.
A company called Out-Island Explorers, based in Georgetown, Great Exuma, Bahamas—just over 300 air miles southeast of Miami—rents sailboats and camping gear for a reasonable price. Dallas, an owner of the company, gave us a quick introduction to our boat, a 21-foot Sea Pearl named Feather, and all of the gear. He also provided a detailed chartbook of the Exumas, and we excitedly mapped an itinerary on that first day. Dallas said there were many private islands in the Exumas and to avoid landing on them. Our planned endpoint was Staniel Cay, about 50 miles north, and from there we planned to have a tow back to Great Exuma Island.
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![A HEAD FOR RUBATO](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/TILfMmOyC1665396636271/A-HEAD-FOR-RUBATO.jpg)
A HEAD FOR RUBATO
I dislike port-a-potties. I'm not too fond of poop in any form, really, being non-scatological by nature.
![THE ARTFUL SAILOR](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/9mYmKpxFi1665396093327/THE-ARTFUL-SAILOR.jpg)
THE ARTFUL SAILOR
Ain' nothin' new about using sails as nautical billboards. The ancients painted all sorts of signs and symbols on their sails.
![Twin Keels](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/Rx-WamL2f1665052313635/TWIN-KEELS.jpg)
Twin Keels
OUT WIHUEIRIJE with Howard Rice
![Cedar Key 2022 Windy Boat Meet](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/u-i5aAOSn1665052143077/CEDAR-KEY-2022-WINDY-BOAT-MEET.jpg)
Cedar Key 2022 Windy Boat Meet
Cartop Cruising
![A New Trailer](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/IRHDwoCjh1665051391351/A-NEW-TRAILER.jpg)
A New Trailer
THE BIGHTS
![PLAN STUDY: Fancy Free](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/dqiGillbq1665050888277/PLAN-STUDY-FANCY-FREE.jpg)
PLAN STUDY: Fancy Free
If you're looking for a simple and inexpensive cruising sailboat with traditional character, our FANCY FREE should fill the bill. The sharpie-dory hull with flat-bottom, hard-chine form is ideal for the amateur.
![BOAT REVIEW: Rhodes 22 Revisited)](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/OoAtJuZ6n1665049829612/BOAT-REVIEW-RHODES-22-REVISITED.jpg)
BOAT REVIEW: Rhodes 22 Revisited)
Overlooked by the masses, admired by owners—there are good reasons the Rhodes 22 has been in production for over a quarter century.
![Another Favorite Mod](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/v5nggB2u01665049598951/ANOTHER-FAVORITE-MOD.jpg)
Another Favorite Mod
The always creative Tom Luque sent us details on one of his favorite modifications
![BLOODY TUESDAY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/nb8RvN4Y01665049350034/BLOODY-TUESDAY.jpg)
BLOODY TUESDAY
“Although the author if indeed he even used his real name) calls this story fiction, we arent so sure. You be the judge. Eds
![CRUISING ISLE ROYALE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/vphBPqpzg1665048760954/CRUISING-ISLE-ROYALE.jpg)
CRUISING ISLE ROYALE
I sle“ Royale on Lake Superior is one of my favorite places to cruise. Established as a National Park in 1931, Isle Royale is located about 20 miles off the North Shore of Lake Superior near the Minnesota/Canadian border.