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. ⚠️ The lightning strike changed everything on Dark Angel, and we’re still rebuilding piece by piece. If you’d like to support the recovery, our GoFundMe is here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-after-lightning-struck-their-boat 🍹 Rum tasting article in Latitudes and Attitudes magazine – it’s delicious! https://digitalmagazine.latsatts.com/sailingdarkangel-5456 🌊 Our Bahamas snorkeling article (also in Lats & Atts) https://summer2023.latsatts.com/theresthisplace#a_aid=640782a615fd9&a_bid=0e47bed1 🎒 We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE! Amazing company, amazing gear. Affiliate link: https://ugowear.com?aff=34 ⛵ Join the journey https://sailingdarkangel.com Lisa's personal blog is being added now. Like what you see? You can even buy us a beer 🍻 🛠️ Help us keep sailing Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KYJVC8ZWGHY2 🎥 Become part of the Crew on Patreon Without a Crew, a Ship Has No Direction. https://www.patreon.com/sailingdarkangel 📰 Our first article in Pussfoot Magazine! https://www.pussfoot.com/blogs/water/sailing-dark-angel-sailing-and-slow-cooked-ribs 👕 Dark Angel & Be Nauti Swag https://spoiledbratdesigns.com/product-category/sailing-dark-angel-clothing-and-accessories/ Want something custom? Email: spoiledbrat@spoiledbratdesigns.com 📱 Join us on social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingdarkangel X / Twitter: https://x.com/SailinDarkAngel TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sailing_darkangel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingdarkangel 🎶 Opening and closing song: “Who We Are” by Miah Check out his band NINETEEN EIGHTY SEVEN https://nineteeneightyseven.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WaNVPlzMwFn7WCVT3gVcJ Lisa & Dave Sailing Dark Angel #boatlife #catamaran #islandspirit #sailing #cruisinglife #sailboats © Sailing Dark Angel 2025