Hello, My family and I are planning to be throughout the Bahamas chain as live aboards for a bit begining in late 08. I joined the group for hints on how to...
There is not a lot of traffic on this list, but if you post more specific questions,there will be a lot of answers. There are 2 very popular cruising areas in...
Just in case you weren't aware of it, the Seven Seas Cruising Assoc. (Home Based in Ft. Lauderdale), offer members lots of great resources for full or...
As stated in the Dec. 07 issue of Latitudes & Attitudes: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that there has been yet another outbreak of malaria on...
Hello Everyone, We left Houston, Texas Nov 3, 2007. We are on our way to the Bahamas. We should arrive the first week in December. Does anyone have a...
Rob and Sherrie -- it is fairly simple - assume you have your passports - also assume you do not have a ham radio as if you do you need a license from the ...
PSSSS --- if you are not using the Bahamas Explorer charts get them and use them as they are the most accurate and chocked full of useful information on ...
The fun stuff: Beer and wine take over... Rum, cigars, etc, buy there Fill your freezers with meat, chicken,vegetables Buy lots of limes, hearty fruits etc to...
One quick clarification on the post below - Conching is now prohibited for foreign vessels, even with a valid fishing permit. Only Bahamians are allowed to...
Thanks to the last poster for reminding me to send this to the group.... CONCHING IS AGAIN LEGAL FOR AMERICANS (and everyone else) 6 per boat and now 10...
Passports and original boat Documentation form. Not sure if you can still transit on Birth Certificates. Insurance is for your own benefit, Bahamas doesn't...
Thanks so much for the information on the Bahamas. One other question, please. What information do you have regarding malaria infections in the Great Exumas?...
I am new to sailing in Bahamas, and do have Explorer charts. What is best and safest route to get from Lucaya to George Town with 5 1/2 ft draft. I would...
You can go Lucaya to Great Stirrup, if you leave early in the AM. Then Nassau, Allans or Normans Cay, then down the Exumas. Eleuthera via Royal Island,...
Explorers, We received this info from fellow cruisers. There has been a report of a downed airplane near Chub Cay. It is at location 25* 33.815N by 078*...
Hi, I'm going to be helping a friend of mine bring his boat to Punta Gorda a couple weeks from now. I'm wondering if anyone has developed a list of things...
Many of us no longer aboard anything that floats envy your hitting the jackpot sunglasses with strap cap with visor, or just visor with strp extra...
SVCavalier@...
Jan 4, 2008 9:26 pm
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Explorer Bahamas Update from Saranade South Bimini—Bimini Sands Marina and Resort offers a guided nature tour with a walking path showing local flora and...
Hi - we're planning a trip to the Exumas in a couple of months and we'll be stopping by Warderick Wells. We'd like to donate supplies to them, and if I recall...
Here's a list from September. Not sure if there is a Wardrick Wells specific web site. It is still one of our favorite spots. Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park Wish...
The new Long Island Breeze poolside bar, located next to the government dock in Salt Pond, Long Island, will have a "test opening" this starting this Friday...
HI CRUISERS, We were not able to sail to the Bahamas this winter, and wonder what the season was like this year, especially the winds and cold fronts. Can you...
Frank Collins
fcollins@...
Mar 23, 2008 7:48 pm
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Passing this on from fellow cruisers... FYI - it's 4AM and we were just boarded as we slept by a naked male youth. We understand this is not a single incident....
Dave Thanks This is cool! Captain Redbeard **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. ...
captainred@...
May 21, 2008 5:26 pm
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Went to the site, and informed I needed to download Java to use or get chart access. Went to java site, and not clear to me what I needed to download. Help! ...
Dave, This is a great link. Thanks! The only setback is that you have to be online. Another great tool is free downloadable NOAA charts from Maptech. By doing...
Capt.Clif Mahon
captclif@...
May 21, 2008 5:28 pm
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Here is a link that demonstrates the Java update process.. http://www.butte.edu/instruction/tmi/support/java_help/index.html You can also try searching...
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