Good morning Bay Islands. This morning’s photo of the day is of the ghost ship near the ferry terminals on the north side midisland taken by Mercy Salinas. Today is going to be a bit dark and dreary just like this old ship. Speaking of dark, last night was the longest night of the year, with 12 hoursContinue reading “December 22, 2023”
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December 21, 2023
Good morning Bay Islands. Our photo of the day comes from Patti Bombace Yelinek taken from the shore at West Bay of rays of sun surrounding a cruise ship. It is a nice reminder that if you’re in North America planning a cruise, don’t forget to check out Jolly Roger Roatan for your safe andContinue reading “December 21, 2023”
December 20, 2023
Good morning Bay Islands. Our photo of the day comes from Joyann Villalta in Calabash Bight. I chose Joyann’s lovely sunrise because today’s lovely sunrise came with sweater weather. I thought we might see some 69’s for lows today, but I was a little off. Calabash got down to 67 (19C), just one degree from ourContinue reading “December 20, 2023”
Dec. 17, 2023
Good morning Bay Islands. Our photo of the day comes from Julie Elpus at the tip of West Bay where the north side of the island meets the south side. You can definitely see the winds we had and the white caps. We are still dealing with seas 4-5 feet on the north side, aContinue reading “Dec. 17, 2023”
December 16, 2023
Good morning Bay Islands. Our photo of the day comes from Naomi Jackson and was taken in Utila. I’m glad to include Utila in my pictures of the day, an island that has a special place in the heart of divers around the world. Speaking of Utila they got a nice shower between 4-5 a.m. this morningContinue reading “December 16, 2023”
December 15, 2023
Good morning Bay Islands. Our photo of the day is a familiar sight to all of us — cruise ships in Coxen Hole port. Dave Elmore took this photo from Plaza Mar, you know, the place with the immigration office but also that wonderful souvenir shop on the second floor. Keep the weather photos comingContinue reading “December 15, 2023”
Special marine forecast for Sunday evening Dec. 17, 2023
Special forecast for Boat Parade for Sunday evening: I have received a request to do a special wind and wave forcast for a parade of boats that is scheduled for Sunday evening starting at 5 p.m. on the southeast side of the island (Jonesville, Calabash, Port Royal area). I know that Sunday is the dayContinue reading “Special marine forecast for Sunday evening Dec. 17, 2023”
December 14, 2023
Good morning Bay Islands. Our photo of the day comes from Helen Murphy who has lived on the island since 1986! This was taken from the First Bight area, which is where the municipalities of Roatan and Santos Guardiola meet, the dividing line of east and west Roatan. We’ve had some good morning showers across the islandsContinue reading “December 14, 2023”
December 13, 2023
Good morning Bay Islands. Our photo of the day comes from Paiz Sloane at Mangrove Bight in Guanaja. I love being able to include Guanaja here because all the islands are part of our effort to keep the Bay Islands safe and informed. Paiz is bringing down a new weather station which will be ourContinue reading “December 13, 2023”
Dec. 12, 2023
Good morning Bay Islands. Our photo of the day comes from Phil Sikora and it shows a rainy sky at Carib Bight, just below Juticalpa. I chose it today because it is how our norther has been: A lot of clouds, a little blue sky here and there and some rain. Looks like so far the far westContinue reading “Dec. 12, 2023”