Bahamas Chatter: Where to leave boat for 2 months?
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Bahamas Chatter: Where to leave boat for 2 months?
Where to leave boat for 2 months?
Posted: 02 Apr 2018 03:28 AM PDT
We are planning a trip to the Bahamas but may need to leave the boat for one or two months. We would prefer to simply leave the boat there instead of sailing back and then returning to the Bahamas. Does anyone have any suggestions in the Andros, Berry Islands, Nassau, and or Eleuthera area which would be safe?
Also, if one does leave their boat in the Bahamas, what security measures should one take?
Thanks
s/v John Galt
Comments from Cruisers (2)
As for security, if you leave the boat in Highbourne or Green Turtle, no worries, just lock it up as usual and don’t leave anything valuable on deck. Stay far away from Nassau…nothing is safe in Nassau. Last time in Nassau (2014) I was assaulted mid-day on a busy sidewalk by three thugs and anchored boats were broken into and ransacked when owners went ashore…crime is out of control. Weapons, cash, jewelry and electronics are the most likely targets, especially in Nassau. Most cruiser’s avoid Nassau and Freeport, otherwise most of the other areas in the Bahamas are relatively safe. Other relatively safe places to leave your boat would be Bimini and Treasure Cay (Abacos). Call ahead and make arrangements if poss.
Cannot recommend any of the above except maybe in or around Spanish Wells in Eleuthera. Your best bet would be Highbourne Cay in the Exumas or Green Turtle Cay in the Abacos.