Yep, the pet sharks come up to the dock at low tide, beach themselves and wait to be fed. They like to be petted too. Just don’t get your toes too close we are told.

This is Compass Cay, just north of the other feeding attraction, the swimming pigs at Staniel Cay.

Tucker Rolle owns the island and it’s a small but beautiful one. People come on boats for day trips from as far away as Georgetown to feed and pet the sharks and walk the trails.

We are the smallest sailboat here, nestled in a small harbor among the yachts. It’s a protected cove so we will probably stay here to wait out the westerly blow that’s coming our way.

The beach side is gorgeous and the reef is good snorkeling within swimming distance. We will check it out today.

Ed has found a new group of boys to hang out with, shoot the s… and compare stories. I must admit he’s gotten some valuable cruising advice from these gatherings before so I encourage it.

Ziggy and I will just watch the sharks and the chickens up the trail. Entertainment on the islands.