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Bahamas Chatter: “Staniel Cay News: Watermakers Air Adds New Cessna Grand Caravan” plus 1 more
Staniel Cay News: Watermakers Air Adds New Cessna Grand Caravan
Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:32 AM PST
New! Starting March 1st, 2107

Now fly in even more luxury to the Out Islands of the Bahamas.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Watermakers Air is proud to announce the powerful Caravan EX as the newest
addition to their fleet of Cessna 208B Grand Caravans. Delivered direct from the Cessna factory, this
state of the art Caravan EX will be the newest, most comfortable Caravan available in South
Florida. The modern Caravan EX boasts a luxurious cabin our passengers are sure to enjoy, with
executive leather seating, a wide aisle, and large windows to savor the beautiful views of the
islands. Equipped with the most advanced technology in its class, the EX features the exceptional
Garmin G1000 glass cockpit avionics suite. In addition, the larger engine and four-bladed prop allow
for a faster cruising speed and provide an ultra-quiet and smooth ride.
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Man O War Cay Boatbuilders’ Memorial Dedication
Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:07 AM PST
On April 1, 2017, a dedication of a memorial to the Boatbuilders of Man o War Cay. The 2,400 pound lead keep from a man o war ship is being worked into a permanent exhibit on the island. The festivities include the launching of a locally-built sailing vessel plus demonstration of local crafts and other accompanying festivities. On April Fools Day, Man o War Cay in the Abacos is a good place to celebrate the past and link with the future.

Here are two links to information on the memorial and planned dedication on April 1st:
http://mowmemorial.org/dedication.pdf is the current plan for the dedication.

http://mowmemorial.org/ describes the memorial itself. In the lower right corner is an animated GIF of a model of the memorial. There is a prize for any who spot the pelican and jumping dolphins :-).

Join the islanders, ex-pats, boaters and other visitors for a great day in the Abacow.