Boo Boo Hill & Snorkeling

Warderick Wells Cay in The Exuma Land and Sea Park is noted for its hiking trails and snorkeling sites.  Also, Warderick Wells is said to be haunted and it is reported that on moonlit nights the sound of a congregation singing hymns can be heard.  When the singing ceases a number of voices can be heard calling to one another.  There are three shipwrecks off the coast of Warderick Wells.  The one in the vicinity of Boo Boo Hill reportedly was a ship laden with missionaries.  Legend has it that the Loyalists that once populated the cay did not leave on their own accord, but were massacred by pirates.  To add to the lore, a human skeleton was found in 1978  under a bush on the west side.  Through a series of unfortunate events, the skeleton was buried sans head.  To calm the spirits, cruisers climb Boo Boo Hill to a cairn, enjoying the self-guided nature hike on the way, and leave a driftwood plaque with the name of their boat.

Good snorkeling reefs are scattered around Warderick Wells Cay.  Most have dinghy mooring balls marking their location that you are allowed to tie off on. Because of the strong currents around the cay, snorkeling is only recommended during slack tides.

Unfortunately, Pollie’s Olympus Stylus Tough, shockproof/waterproof camera is giving her trouble.  The self retracting lens cover is failing to retract.  When we get where we can use Skype again, we will give their tech support line a call.  If that does not resolve the problem, we will probably investigate picking up another underwater camera in George Town.  Sans camera, yesterday she missed a shot of a ray with at least a four foot (Pollie says 5’) wing span swimming with us.

SOURCE: The Exuma Guide, by Stephen J. Pavlidis