Jeff,,,Seems we are in the same 'boat',,(pun),,,I want to get my feet wet by going to the bahamas,,I have been asking Lee if I could cross directly from Key...
Lee,,Thanks Heaps for the 'precautions',,(about the charts),,I will surely get Pavlidis' book,,, My engine is a bit more robust than Jeff's,,,I have an 18 hp...
I have a friend that has an emergency here at home but she is in the bahamas visiting her husbands family -- does anyone have access to a phone directory...
I have one 1-2 yrs old here. Who would you like me to look up? Lee Haefele, Ithaca, NY ... From: Danette To: BahamasExplorer@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,...
Dear Explorers, We have just posted news from the Bahamas post-Frances on our web site. We'll continue to update our site as we gather new information. Let...
Need to find phone number and address for a friend who lives in the Bahamas. Is there an online phone directory? can you post the link? Thank you very much...
Hello, Explorers, Here's an informative note from fellow cruisers: We were in Marsh Harbor. They got lots of docks up at Moorings Conch Inn) and Mangoes...
As a member of this group for a number of years I have read items from from the members asking for information (myself included) or reporting conditions. Today...
"As many loopers settle in to their Florida winter slips and discover it might be a lot colder than they expected, and spring still a long way away, I'd like...
I must disagree: Bimini entrance is treacherous at many types of sea conditions. You must go behind a sand bar, close to the beach for nearly a mile,...
In response to a cruiser who had a bad experience clearing Customs in Bimini, we have had numerous good experiences there. The officers have always been...
Berry Islands The Berry Islands Club is presently closed. Staniel Cay Happy People Marina is still closed, but the Royal Entertainer Restaurant has recently...
Black Point Adderley's Grocery has been remodeled and now has 3 lovely guest rooms upstairs--a good alternative to a rolly night in the anchorage during a...
I'm planning my first trip to the Bahamas this Spring and am wondering what documentation is REALLY required. I've put together a list from various sources,...
Allan, The FCC is a US Govt Agency and so has no say on what is required when you go to the Bahamas. If you have your Passport or other ID ,boat docs, and $300...
John M O'Connor
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I think what Allan is referring to is the International requirements for a Ship's radio license (that lets you have a radio on the boat) and the Restriced...
All, Many thanks for the helpful responses - confirming what I had suspected. For this first trip I don't think I'll worry about the FCC. I BELIEVE that I've...
Dear Explorers, Please make the following correction to your Explorer Chartbook Far Bahamas, 3rd edition, (December 2004). On p.75 (in the yellow note) 0.79...
Long Island New Zell's Meat Market and Grocery Store at Burnt Ground near Adderley's Supply looks like a good option for boats hiding from fronts at Joe's...
Exumas Highborne Cay--new well-stocked dockside grocery store and boutique open at marina. Compass Cay--expanded docks and enlarged dockside convenience store ...
Long Island The new mailboat for Salt Pond is a high-speed catamaran, the Island Link. It has comfortable accommodations with a dining/TV room and sleeping...
Greetings, Explorers, If you should find yourself running out of prescription medicine while you are cruising in the Bahamas, it is becoming easier than ever...
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I am planning a crossing either the first or second week of June and am looking for others on the same schedule who are also planning a boat crossing. Any info...
Greetings, Explorers: Many of you attended the all-day workshop at the Community Center in George Town on March 7, 2005. It was great to see so many of you ...
Greetings Explorers, Please do not store your new WATERPROOF Far Bahamas Chartbook in direct sunlight as this could cause delamination of the cover. Thanks for...
Exumas: Black Point--of great interest to cruising boaters is the new dinghy dock at the Rockside Laundromat, making it just a few steps away with a load of...
I know Crocodiles in Nassau had closed down last year just as we were leaving the Bahamas. What is the status of the property there and is the dingy dock still...
