Sailing the bahamas book

I live in the bahamas and have found things here i did not know. Asa sailing schools in bahamas click on the red cluster circles to zoom in, or on the individual pins for more information. If you dont have a boat or choose to leave yours at home, we offer a variety of sailing excursions to choose from. Visibility while diving is often more than 200 feet. The bahamas handbook is an annual book that includes 592 pages.

Bahamas cruisers guide a directory of services, facilities, and attractions for cruisers throughout the bahamas. Singlehanded liveaboard sailor girl, bahamas cruising angelstravels. And of course the convergence of cruising sailors in george town. A short year before, neither one had ever set foot on a sail boat. Our tours take our guests to unspoiled, pristine sites while providing them the utmost in personalized service, fine dining, and aquatic adventure. Jan 14, 2020 on the cusp of cruising season, the dramatic headlines put plans in flux for many. Like rungs on a ladder, the jumento cays and ragged islands lead southward toward puerto vita, which ends the second leg of the bahamas cuba loop. A solo sailing woman and a solo sailing man decide to experience the adventure in their two boats, side. Aug 26, 2011 we left miami july 28 and landed in nassau 5 days later after a week long headwind and with the hurricane emily approaching. Home to powdery white cays, yearround good weather and the clearest, bluest water in the world, this archipelago of 700 islands is what you might call a little slice of paradise.

Miles of cays and hidden coves make for some of the most spectacular sailing in the bahamas, and frequent stops are recommended to really appreciate these picturesque islands. Sailors love the bahamas for its sheltered harbours, easytochallenging sailing areas, and pristine, deserted islands. Drop anchor to explore secluded cays or skim across crystalclear turquoise waters as you marvel at the abundant marine life all around you. Set sail for new horizons on a barefoot cruise in the bahamas on our flagship, the tall ship liberty clipper, you explore the out islands of the bahamas and enjoy sailing in such a beautiful, tropical destination. But regardless, we somehow made it safely all the way through the bahamas as firsttime cruisers and definitely learned a thing or two sometimes the hard way. Fewer than 50 of the islands have a village or town.

Inside the tuna is a cocacola bottle with a note inside stating the dunnes are alive. Armed with courage and fuelled by their dreams, they hauled up the anchor in quebec and set off on a 5year journey to discover the paradise which is the bahamas. Deans blue hole, west of clarence town, long island, at 663 feet, is. The colgate 26 is used in all learn to sail, performance sailing and racing courses. Dive a little deeper or sail a little further and youll discover virgin reefs, historic shipwrecks, pink. Lets be real, were definitely still more like sailing rookies. To show our support for our winter home, liberty fleet of tall ships pledges to donate in your name to hurricane relief efforts for each cruise booked for the 20192020 season. Crystalclear water and perfect weather yearround make the bahamas one of the most popular destinations in the world and sailors come here to enjoy a firstclass experience. Published in 2015, this book is a cruising guide for all of the exuma cays. Boating in the exumas the official site of the bahamas. Top cruising guides for the bahamas practical sailor.

Over 7,000 copies distributed in the past 9 months. Marsh harbour and abaco marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas natural beauty can explore abaco beach and lubbers quarters cay. I highly reccomend this book to anybody that is interested in cruising the bahamas or even those interested in the bahamas at all. If youve ever wanted to cruise the bahamas by boat or just in your mind, slow boat to the bahamas offers a humorous ride. With crystalclear waters and perfect weather yearround, sailors from all around visit our islands for a firstclass sailing experience.

This is a limited time offer and is capacity controlled. Augustine, fl through the many islands, inhabited and otherwise, that make up the bahamas. She now lives in annapolis in the summer and the bahamas in the winter and is. Over the past decade, a growing number of george town boats have quietly raised the hook and gone off to explore the bahamas last frontier, the jumentos and the ragged island archipelago. Today, over 100,000 boaters travel to nassau paradise island to enjoy our 300 days of sunshine and warm caribbean seaand its time for you to embark on an incredible voyage, too. But theres a lot more to the bahamas than millionairedollar views and diamondstudded millionaires. Asa sailing schools in bahamas american sailing association. Reserve your private luxury charter with bahama sailing. Beginning at the northern most point of abaco and following this island chain south, dozens of destinations and anchorages are. Sail the bahamian outislands aboard the tall ship liberty clipper, a 125foot, gaffrigged, traditional schooner. Aboard bahamas catamaran charters, clients can build their sailing itinerary around many aquatic and watersport activities including. We are far, so insanely far away from calling ourselves sailing experts. First its important to know that overwhelmingly, the islands of the bahamas are unaffected.

We board nassau each sunday afternoon for 7 day6 night cruise to the abacos, eleuthera, and the exumas. The list is based on the advice from many experienced bahamas sailors and cruisers. The bahamas has the worlds thirdlongest barrier reef. Whether just beginning to think about cruising in the bahamas, actively planning. Ann and steve are two canadian professionals who decided to leave their work for two years and sail through the caribbean a dream. By stephen pavlidis, this guide covers grand bahama, the abacos, biminis, andros. Lane sets sail alone through the exumas, a section of the bahamas consisting of 365 islands and cays.

Book a bareboat charter in the bahamas offshore sailing. As a level 3 sailing area, the 40mile passage between nassau and the chain of islands can be challenging and more suitable for experienced sailors. Bahama sailing charters offers luxury charters to hidden gems of stunning beauty in the bahamas and british virgin islands. Starting a mere 50 miles from the coast of florida, they stretch close to 700 miles, almost to haiti. Popular bahamas books meet your next favorite book. Set sail across the gulf stream from miami to gun cay pass in the bimini islands. Although sailing in the waters off new providence isnt the equal of those yachting favorites the exumas and the abacos, boaters can.

The book flashes back to the beginning as the dunnes are about to set off on a twomonth boat trip, a trip that hopefully will bring. If you do not know the area very well and you prerfer to have a local in your midst when sailing in the bahamas, book a boat with a skipper and discover many anchorage posts in the area abacos, exuma, biminis, san salvador, cat island. Light summer reading, including a luxurious trip to the bvi, and other worldclass sailing spots. The entire line of pavlidis cruising guides to the bahamas and caribbean is under. This thrilling new book, sail with me, is now available. Bahamas windjammer sailing cruise liberty fleet of tall ships. Modern accommodations for up to twentyeight guests ensure your comfort and safety. Sail is a mystery novel by the bestselling author, james patterson, and coauthor, howard roughan, that was released on june 10, 2008 plot. The exumas are easily my favorite region in the bahamassome not to miss stops are the iguanas at allens cay. The bahamas have long been a popular destination for travelers of all kinds from all corners of the world. Read on to learn more about our nassau vip luxury sailing tour, and book. Sailing the exumas alone, written by retired educator and sailing instructor h. We can help you book the right size for you and your party whether it is a day charter or a week long sailing vacation to the bahamas.

You will board the sailboat kiskeedee in miami and, depending on you and the weather, spend the first day in biscayne bay, or depart for the bahamas. An embarrassment of mangoes was the perfect book for me. Sail crystal clear waters, snorkel coral reefs teeming with fish, kayak, or just relax at the end of the day in the bahamas. Whether youre planning a quick getaway to bimini, a cruise along the chain of islands in the abacos or the exumas, or a weeklong voyage to nassauparadise island, the waters of the bahamas are waiting for you. Youll need knowledge of large tidal variations and be able to handle strong currents. It was the best photo and video taking opportunity ive ever had, and. Within many of its protected territories where fishing is prohibited, youll find the most enchanting diving and snorkeling. Exuma sailing vacations and bareboat charter sunsail. And nestled just 35 miles southeast of nassau, the exumas harbor some of the most unspoiled pieces of paradise in the caribbean, many of which can only be.

Best books and gear for bahamas sailing and cruising. The abacos are a lesserknown group of islands and barrier cays located in the northern bahamas, where laidback vibes, historic colonial charm, and postcardworthy views reign supreme. Kiskeedee sailing specializes in private yacht charters for families, church groups, schools and large parties. The bahamas is one of the most popular destinations to take a sailing holiday in the caribbean, if not the world. Through unrelenting spray while beating to windward as well as the rhythmic motion of riding wingonwing downwind, paul takes you on his journey from his home port of americas oldest city, st. Take the helm, drop anchor and discover all that the exumas have to offer on a sailing holiday. The western islands of the bahamas are only 50 miles from floridas east coast. The bahamas is one of the most popular sailing destinations in the world.

A solo sailing woman and a solo sailing man decide to experience the adventure in their two boats, side by. Aug 02, 2017 the exumas run along the eastern edge of the grand bahamas bank. There are only about 396,000 people in all the bahamas, the majority on the island of new providence where nassau is located. The many ports of call in abaco, the bahamas, are featured in stunning aerial photography and informative text in this new book. Looking for a complete guide to luxury yachting in the islands of the bahamas, click here to view bahamas in depths guide. Bahamas catamaran charters captain craig doring eleuthera. The national sport of the bahamas is sloop sailing. The best sailing books to read on vacation the moorings. This allinclusive tour combines real sailing pleasure, with the excitement of jumping to the water, swimming and snorkeling.

Apr 08, 2016 sailing from the bahamas to jamaica im publishing two posts at the same time dont miss the one about our last days in the bahamas. This book tells the tale of a young adventurous couple who decided to pack it all in and set sail for the bahamas. The first explorer chartbook covered the exumas and was produced by cruising authors monty and sara lewis in 1994. Bahamas yacht charter book today kiskeedee sailing. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.

Sit down to dinner together and share the fresh catch of the day on your own private catamaran sailing yacht. With 700 islands and thousands of cays to explore in the bahamas, youd be hard pressed to find a place closer to paradise on earth. I was hoping for an informative book about the area as well as some basic entertainment. Along with fullcolor photography and stories on the people, history, culture, investing, politics and the islands of the archipelago, including indepth articles on tourism and the economy. The bahama islands are the most popular winter time cruising area for north american sailors. Bahamas windjammer cruise liberty fleet of tall ships. Entanglement this is a beautiful lucia 40 fountaine pajot built in 2018. Captain craig doring is a master diver and scuba instructor and will charter your cruise to ideal snorkeling and diving spots in the exumas and eleuthera islands. Downing lane, takes the reader on a fascinating journey of the self. For cw associate editor jen brett, a february sojourn to the bahamas on a new nautitech 542 catamaran offered a respite from the new england snow. Sailing from the bahamas to jamaica catamaran two oceans. Slow boat to the bahamas is a funny look at getting the sailing bug, preparing for, and going on the big trip with a four year old and a four pound dog. Book smooth sailing by living easy abaco in marsh harbour.

Sailing excursions the official site of the bahamas. Scattered like jewels over the ocean just southeast of florida, the bahamas offer endless possibilities for sailors. Reserve your sailing vacation book now cruise abaco. Sail from miami to the bimini islands in the bahamas. Located in marsh harbour, this condo is near a private beach. Catamarans are designed to be very sturdy yachts making these vessels a great choice for a bahamas private sailing charter. Used to be, when cruising the bahamas, you would mostly see cruising sailboats, trawlers, and large yachts. Final payment is due 60 days prior to your charter date the final balance of the charter is due travel arrangements.

Reviewed in the united states on february 11, 2000. Designed by steve colgate and naval architect jim taylor, the colgate 26 is a popular high performance keelboat, used to train plebes and cadets at the u. Read on to learn more about our nassau vip luxury sailing tour, and book with us today. Sailing the bahamas with liveaboard sailor girl youtube. Family charters aboard bahamas catamaran lagoon yachts. Sail out of nassau and visit our lovely southern island cruising grounds, which were not affected and await your visit. With a bit of prep and planning, you can get there even in a modestsized boat. Now is the time to come to the aid of the people of the bahamas. Updated free 58 pg cruising the bahamas pdf book available to anyone requesting a copy. It was because of our desire to go to the bight of acklins that we found existing charts wanting and came do our own surveys to make our own original charts. Experience the beauty of the bahamas on our 44 yacht captained by our experienced crew. Liberty fleet of tall ships the official site of the bahamas.

Bahamas sailing vacations tall ship windjammer cruise. Dec 23, 2012 sailing the bahamas with liveaboard sailor girl. Looking back, there are a few tips i wish we wouldve known before setting sail. We publish regional cruising guides, nautical howto books, and sailing. The exumas run along the eastern edge of the grand bahamas bank. Bahamas comes from the spanish baja mar, which translates to shallow sea. Navigate around hundreds of cays, explore ecological wonders and even dock your boat for a day to enjoy a relaxing, secluded beach. A boaters guide to cruising the bahamas boatus magazine. For centuries, everyone from blackbeard to ernest hemingway and adventurers the world over have sailed the renowned, pristine waters of the bahamas. May 16, 2018 bahamas is all about the water, so make sure you have a few things on board to enjoy it. Bahamas cruising and sailing public group facebook. In 1993, he met ray darville, then the warden of the exuma cays land and sea park, who drew steve into a working relationship as a volunteer deputy warden. I have several bahamas cruising guides and this is the best.

Pavlidis has been cruising the islands of the bahamas and caribbean aboard his 40foot cutter, iv play, since 1989. Heading north from allans cay, you will glide atop a hundred miles of pristine, colorful. Send badly needed cash to reputable entities who are working onsite. Naval and coast guard academies, great for club racing and daysailing. Directory of american sailing association sailing schools located in the bahamas where you can take beginning to advanced sailing lessons. Heres what to know about cruising the bahamas in 2020. Conception island, elizabeth harbor georgetown, little harbor abacos, little san salvador and cat island. As such, the waters inside or west of the chain are protected, shallow and generally calmer than those outside on the eastern side, which consist of deep, open ocean. Sailing the bahamas bahamas yacht charters sunsail usa. However, sailing on the bank side can also be tricky, as some stretches are too shallow for deepkeel boats. This book is a must have for anyone spending time on a boat in the abacos, it has comprehensive charts and illustrations along with lots of local knowledge and insights into conditions that make the sea of abaco and the bahamas unique places to sail and powerboat. This is a comfortable, well appointed boat that is easy to handle and a joy to sail.

Bahamas, provisioning, customs, general cost, and information on 24 different islands and cays we visit. Beginning at the northern most point of abaco and following this island chain south, dozens of destinations and anchorages are depicted both for the cruising boater and for the vacationer. The travel agent that used to help our groups book their flights has retired. Enjoy nassau snorkeling and catamaran sailing on the warm bahama waters with a shore excursions cruise tour.