Our thanks to Greg Allard for this excellent report on Grand Bahama Yacht Club.

Report from the Bahamas : Update on Grand Bahama Yacht Club, Port Lucaya – April 2016

The Grand Bahama Yacht Club is to starboard after you come through the Bell Channel into Port Lucaya. It had been closed for several years, but has now reopened. It is owned by the same company which owns the Port Lucaya Marina, which is to port after you enter the harbor. This year we used Port Lucaya as a layover on our way to the outer Family Islands, and decided to try the Grand Bahama Yacht Club again. It was an excellent experience.

Grand Bahama Yacht Club, Port Lucaya

The Yacht Club is a much quieter, more refined place than the busy and touristy Port Lucaya Marina and Marketplace. The grounds are well maintained, with large lawns. Five foot long tarpon and spotted rays regularly swam under the boat. There is a beautiful pool, with a small poolside bar and restaurant; sturdy, well-fendered concrete docks; 24 hour security; washers and (a) dryer; clean but older bathrooms and showers; good power and wi-fi. Jazz night on Thursdays, with live music. The dockmasters, Fabian and Aaron, are both just excellent, as is the entire staff. They will do – or arrange for – whatever you need to make your stay a good one. The published rates are $2.20 a foot, but if you intend to stay longer than a couple of days, we urge you to discuss with the dockmaster an outstanding monthly promotional monthly rate which runs through the end of 2016. There is a mandatory $10 a day water charge, and the electricity is metered at 60 cents per KWH. They can arrange for a reasonably priced rental car. There is an excellent Solomon’s Fresh Market about two miles away, and if you schedule with the marina ahead of time, they will take you there and pick you up.

Pool area and bar, Grand Bahama Yacht Club, Port Lucaya

This marina would, in my view, qualify as a hurricane hole; there is not much fetch in any direction, the pilings are tall and the docks are solid. Much of the shoreline is natural vegetation. They run a free boat-shuttle service (a five minute trip) over to the Port Lucaya Marina and Marketplace, where you can clear through Customs and Immigration, or visit the restaurants and shops. At the Marketplace, the nice-little-Italian-restaurant “Cappuccinos” is one of our favorites, with excellent pastas and a great early-bird special. One of the highest rated restaurants in the Bahamas – and the Carribbean, is “Flying Fish”, adjacent to the Marketplace. It is very expensive, but it was the best restaurant meal we’ve had anywhere in ten years. Some local Bahamian friends go there for happy hour and their excellent appetizers, offered most evenings.

The Customs and Immigration process at Port Lucaya is generally painless and quick, as is the case at West End/Settlement Point – on Grand Bahama. When checking into the Bahamas, don’t forget to have your Cruising Permit endorsed for fishing and for spearfishing, which does not cost anything extra.

“Meander” at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club, Port Lucaya

The Bell Channel entry, according to the dockmaster carries 6.5’ at low tide, but having been through there a number of times, I think that is a conservative estimate. We came through at dead low on April 13, 2016, and never had actual depths less than 7’ from our two carefully calibrated depth finders. The general guidance is that there is more water on the east side of the channel. In a strong onshore wind, larger waves in the entrance channel could reduces depths. The channel is clearly marked, but be sure to start your approach into Bell Channel from the small offshore white buoy, to avoid the reefs.

The fuel dock is no longer located at the Port Lucaya marina; it was moved to the Grand Bahama Yacht Club. [See Bahamas Chatter by SALTY SOUTHEST CRUISERS’ NET PARTNER Explorer Chartbooks for fuel prices.  Current 4/12/2016 prices: Diesel  $3.34,  Gas  3.94 VAT included on both.]

We rented a car and explored the island, including the interesting Lucayan National Park with its historic upland caves, creeks and marshes full of wildlife, and beautiful beaches. You can also explore the interesting Lucayan Waterway in your dinghy. There is much more to see on Grand Bahama than we had imagined.

In our view, while they are still refurbishing and updating this facility, it is well on its way to being a five star marina.

Greg Allard
M/V Meander

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Bahamas Chatter: Spanish wells to Exuma route
Spanish wells to Exuma route
Posted: 10 Apr 2016 02:27 PM PDT
Looks like we may be heading to the Exumas from Harbor island in a week or so.

The direct route from current cay to ship channel cay is tempting, as shown in the explorer chart books but with our 6+ draft I m a little concerned about the shoals just west of Finley cay. The area of coral heads just south can be avoided with a dogleg east, but what are the actual depths crossing the shallows there? Will try to get some tide obviously, schedule permitting.

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Bahamas Chatter: “Two businesses closed on Man-O-War Cay” plus 1 more
Two businesses closed on Man-O-War Cay
Posted: 05 Apr 2016 06:30 AM PDT
Albury’s Harbour Grocery and Lola Sawyer’s Home Bakery have closed on Man-O-War Cay, Abaco. This leaves Man-O-War Grocery as the only grocery store on Man-O-War Cay now.

New fuel and dockage prices for April
Posted: 04 Apr 2016 02:11 PM PDT
Bad news for cruisers looking for better dockage deals as thirteen marinas raised their dockage prices since last month. Albany Marina on New Providence reported a daily resort service charge of $350 plus $6 a foot dockage making it the most expensive marina in the Bahamas and maybe the world.

Diesel prices were down at a number of marinas while gasoline prices were generally up. The new monthly Explorer Fuel and Dockage survey is posted on our website www.explorercharts.com. Only a few marinas couldn’t be contacted this month. They are highlighted in red on the survey so that you will know the prices are not necessarily current.

As always, we appreciate the individual reports you send us to keep this survey updated. Send an email to monty@explorercharts.com for any new prices you find until the next survey.

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Bahamas Chatter: “New restaurant open at Spanish Wells Yacht Haven” plus 1 more
New restaurant open at Spanish Wells Yacht Haven
Posted: 02 Apr 2016 06:27 AM PDT
The Spanish Wells Yacht Haven restaurant (Wreckers) has just opened. It’s already apparent that they have too much landscaping and not enough parking along the road. Prices are not cheap, but not at Harbor Island rates. Food getting a good review, interesting presentation, some Greek leaning but with other offerings. A Spanish Wells pizza has all sorts of seafood on it. The restaurant is all open, but appears to have plastic curtains for inclement weather. The whole marina is quite attractive. It could be a game-changer for the Spanish Wells/Harbour Island area if it is managed well. (Information provided by a Spanish Wells resident)

Transiting the Devil’s Backbone
Posted: 01 Apr 2016 02:35 PM PDT
We are in Spanish Wells, waiting out the winds to head north to the Abacos. There is a north entrance that goes through the Devil’s backbone, but the guide books warn you to not do that; hire a pilot ($120) to guide you through, or go south around Egg Island, then go north to the Abacos. I’ve been looking at the charts and I’m really tempted to save the 20 miles going around to make our transit to Little Harbour easier. We are on a 36′ Grand Banks trawler with a 4.5 foot draft. Any thoughts from anyone?

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Bahamas Chatter: Isles General?
Isles General?
Posted: 25 Mar 2016 09:48 AM PDT
Hi,
We’re heading for SCYC soon. We’ve heard that Isles General’s hours have become unpredictable. Is there any truth to this? If true, what are the alternatives?
John (Duetto)

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Bahamas Chatter: “Island Farm Produce at S. Palmetto Point” plus 1 more
Island Farm Produce at S. Palmetto Point
Posted: 22 Mar 2016 05:07 AM PDT
Island Farm is a 20-minute walk from the anchorage. Great vegetable selection. New phone number is 332-0333 or cell #464-0992. Fresh-baked bread is sold at 9 AM Tuesday and Friday, but sells out quickly.

Hatchet Bay Laundry
Posted: 22 Mar 2016 04:55 AM PDT
A large clean laundromat is located ~3/4 mile north of the Front Porch restaurant on Queens Hwy. It is Miracle Wash, 335-0003. $3 per wash and $4 per dryer.

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Bahamas Chatter: “VAT Surprise” plus 1 more
VAT Surprise
Posted: 17 Mar 2016 03:54 AM PDT
We recently had parts shipped to us in Marsh Harbour. We’ve discovered Abaco Freight in Jupiter, but that’s another blurb. Our water heater sprang a leak and needed a gasket. Parts supplier was in Boston, so we had gasket Fedex’ed Overnite to Jupiter and then Abaco Freight shipped it to MH via Cherokee Air. The parts were $52, Fedex US shipping was $70 (remember this number), Abaco Freight was $20. The invoice from the parts house showed $122. When I picked up the package the VAT was $11.41. I assumed the VAT would be on $52 + $20. Wrong! Remember that $70 US Fedex charge, that was also included.
The moral of the story is try to minimize your TOTAL shipping cost, including all US shipping.
John (MV Duetto)

Shipping into Marsh Harbour (Abaco)
Posted: 17 Mar 2016 03:53 AM PDT
This is a quick note on getting packages shipped to Marsh Harbour from the US.
We recently needed to have 2 steering cylinders shipped from the US. We’ve had small items sent in the past and have used Fedex with good results. The cylinders were approximately 3″x3″x36″ and weighed 7 lbs each. I priced the cylinders from 2 distributors and they were virtually the same price. The Fedex charge was vastly different, $275 vs $125. Even at the lower price I thought that I would explore alternatives. I called Aramak shippers in Marsh Harbour. They said it was too small for them but they put me in touch with Abaco Freight in Jupiter, FL. I emailed them and Kimber Mazzeo (nick@abacofreight.com), the owner, got back to me right away. She explained that based on my sizing, the shipping cost would be $40 and they take care of getting parts through customs. She also explained in detail that she needed electronic copies of the cruising permit and an electronic invoice with the boat’s name on it. So the process is the distributor ships to Abaco Freight c/o you. They put it on a Cherokee Air flight (m-w-f) and you pick it up at the Marsh Harbour airport. I have to say from the time we placed the order we had the parts within 5 business day with no drama.
As an aside one of the distributors shipped for free, so the end to end shipping cost was $40.
John (mv Duetto)

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Bahamas Chatter: Route from Bimini to Stirrup Cay question
Route from Bimini to Stirrup Cay question
Posted: 11 Mar 2016 09:51 AM PST
We intend to spend some time at Great Harbor Cay this year. We are interested in the route north of Bimini to Stirrup Cay. We draw 5.5 feet. Can anyone give us information on this route and it use with our draft?

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Bahamas Chatter: Hazard in the Barraterre channel
Hazard in the Barraterre channel
Posted: 07 Mar 2016 04:14 AM PST
A 20′ X 2′ X 1/2″ piece of fiberglass with one end in the mud bottom & one end at the surface has been found to exist in the channel north of Barraterre. The object is just west of the recommended route to Barraterre near 23° 42.167′ N 76°02.919′ W. See Chart EX 27, page 43, Explorer Chartbook Exumas and Ragged Islands, Seventh Edition.

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I want to preface this with a statement regarding our complete lack of experience. This is our first trip to the Bahamas and we are using, besides our navigation charts, the Explorer Chartbook for the Bahamas. The book needs some updating in terms of this Marina, so here goes:
We arrived February 29, with no plans to stay here and no reservation. We had anchored out and thought, “why not?”
We are so happy we did. The book did not really give this place the credit it now deserves. Thanks to the “campground hosts” Christel and Gary, this is a vibrant, thriving Marina with both transient and long term residents. The place is beautifully kept and clean, the water looks like an aquarium, there are resident manatees, everything works well including the wifi, and the staff is nothing short of amazing. There are activities almost every day, from dinghy convoys to places to view wildlife, festivals with food and drink from local vendors, potlucks, wine tasting, and pizza night. The marina is quiet from early evening til 8am, and people are gracious and polite. It is refreshingly safe and there is no need to lock things up.
As far as the options offered on the island, the guidebook can tell you that in a minute or two. My reason for this entry is twofold: one, these are fairly recent developments, so the guidebooks might not tell you just how amazing this place has become, and the Berry Islands are not heavily visited. Two, it is clear that reservations are going to be essential from here on, as word is getting out that this is a great place to be, so plan ahead! We are here for one more week, waiting on a spell of Easter Winds to subside, and the Marina has been full since we arrived.
Tim and Lisa Keith-Lucas
MV Santa Catalina de Guale

We’ve enjoyed our stay here. It occurred to me, as we are preparing to leave, that a note about the approach might be helpful. The charts indicate that the entrance to the channel that leads to Great Harbour Cay Marina is marked with a range and a set of red/green markers at the entrance. If you could add that the range is no longer there, the red marker is on a post outside the entrance (as you approach this post keeping it on your right, the channel comes into view) but more importantly, the green marker that the chart shows on the left side of the entrance is gone. To make it a bit more exciting, there is a green square sign welcoming you to Great Harbour Cay, but it is on the right side of the entrance!! If you keep this to your left and the red marker to the right, you will go right into a rock wall.
If you are coming in for the first time, this will be pretty confusing. Best do it in daylight.
Thanks! On to the Eleutheras.
MV Santa Catalina
Tim and Lisa Keith-Lucas

http://www.greatharbourcaymarina.com/

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Bahamas Chatter: “Is BTC back up and running okay after Joaquin?” plus 2 more
Is BTC back up and running okay after Joaquin?

Long Island Relief…
Posted: 04 Mar 2016 04:23 AM PST

US State Department gives Bahamas a critical rating on crime
Posted: 03 Mar 2016 02:20 PM PST
Post Crime Rating: Critical

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Bahamas Chatter: “Staniel Cay Missing Mail Boat” plus 1 more
Staniel Cay Missing Mail Boat
Posted: 01 Mar 2016 12:35 PM PST
The Staniel Cay mail and supply boat is once again absent for want of a part. Last weeks mail boat still has not arrived. Supplies of perishable groceries are in very short supply and some of the restaurants are closed.

Duncan Town – Fresh Water
Posted: 01 Mar 2016 04:02 AM PST
Does anybody know if it’s possible to fill jerry cans of fresh water in Duncan Town?

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Bahamas Chatter: “New Routes for Watermakers Air” plus 2 more
New Routes for Watermakers Air
Outboard skiffs stolen from Wild Tamarind Cay
Great Isaac and Great Stirrup Lights relit
New Routes for Watermakers Air
Posted: 29 Feb 2016 08:23 AM PST
Watermakers Air, has begun regular passenger and freight air service into Great Exuma (GGT), N. Eleuthera (ELH), and Great Harbour Cay (GHC), from Fort Lauderdale. Perfect for all crew, guest, and supply needs for boaters!

Please contact us for further information on scheduled flights, private charters, or freight services.

Phone: (954) 771-0330
General Fax: (954) 771-0499
General Email:info@watermakersair.com
Freight Fax: (954) 771-0499
Freight Email:freight@watermakersair.com
Website: www.watermakersair.com
Facebook:www.facebook.com/watermakersair

Our business hours are:
Daily: 8am – 5pm
Our Address at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport:
Watermakers Air
Hangar 19
2331 NW 55th Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Outboard skiffs stolen from Wild Tamarind Cay
Posted: 29 Feb 2016 06:50 AM PST
BOLO – 2 Spanish Wells Skiffs Stolen from Wild Tamarind Cay (AKA Rat Cay), Exuma, south of Compass, north of Staniel Cay.

Please be on the look out for Cocoplum and Seagrape, two Spanish Wells Skiffs stolen from Wild Tamarind Cay night of Feb 22, 2016.
Wild Tamarind Cay is next to Thomas Cay, a couple miles south of Compass Cay and a few miles north of Staniel. They are identical both with a Yamaha F150 outboard. The names are “Cocoplum II” and “Sea Grape”. Believed to be stolen at the same time so where one is also could be the next… There is a $5k reward being offered PER boat. If seen please contact Rachel at (242) 376-9935 or you can email vshippingbahamas@gmail.com.

Please call Chris Lloyd at BASRA: 242 322-7412, 242 477-2941 or Bob 242 423-3700.

Aerial searches so far have failed to locate the boats as of February 28.

Great Isaac and Great Stirrup Lights relit
Posted: 29 Feb 2016 05:07 AM PST
The Aids to Navigation Section of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force reports that as January 1, 2016 the lighthouses at Great Isaac and Great Stirrup Cays were again working. Great Isaac Light (26° 01.75′ N/79° 05.25′ W) is shown on Near Bahamas Chartbook, Charts 2 and 5, pages 9 and 15. Great Stirrup light (25° 49.42′ N/77° 54.06′ W) appears on Near Bahamas Charts 4, 6, BER 1, and BER 2, pages 12, 17, 56, and 57.

A spokesman for the RBDF advises they are making a concerted effort to get as many navigational lights working as fast as possible.

No word yet on whether the Northwest Channel light is working.

This schedule of Watermakers Air’s flights to the Bahamas comes from our friend Chris Pitney of Staniel Cay Yacht Club, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! Staniel Cay Yacht Club, a favorite destination for cruisers in the Exumas, has always been most accommodating for its guests.

Hi Larry – just wanted to let you know that our sister company, Watermakers Air, has begun regular passenger and freight air service into Great Exuma (GGT), N. Eleuthera (ELH), and Great Harbour Cay (GHC), from Fort Lauderdale. Perfect for all crew, guest, and supply needs for cruisers! I’m attaching a map of our routes here in case you can share for us.
Thanks!
Chris
SCYC

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Bahamas Chatter: Turks and Caicos Radar Station
Turks and Caicos Radar Station
Posted: 26 Feb 2016 06:11 AM PST
The Turks and Caicos Government operates a radar surveillance station that monitors vessels entering and departing their territorial waters. Vessels entering or leaving the twelve mile limit can contact the station by calling “Provo Radio”. The station operates 24/7 on VHF Channels 16 and 64 and also broadcasts navigational warnings and weather forecasts.

The radar and radio transmitters are mounted on a 40 meter tower located in the South Dock area on Providenciales at 21° 44.44′ N/72° 16.26′ W. See Chart TC 3, page 78, Explorer Chartbook Far Bahamas, Sixth Edition.

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Bahamas Chatter: “George Town Cruisers Regatta Schedule” plus 2 more
George Town Cruisers Regatta Schedule
Posted: 24 Feb 2016 03:14 PM PST
36th Annual George Town Cruising Regatta Event Schedule (Click Link Above)
Theme – Color The Bahamas Everything is Subject to Weather

Four navigational lights relit
Posted: 24 Feb 2016 10:42 AM PST
The Aids to Navigation Section of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force advises that the following navigational lights in the Abaco area have been relit. All of the lights are shown in the Explorer Near Bahamas Chartbook:

Comments can be directed to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, 242-362-3091 or aton@rbdf.gov.bs

Electronic Charts for the Bahamas
Posted: 24 Feb 2016 10:09 AM PST
Conflicting info on the WEB, what is the best electronic charts for the Bahamas and Florida?

Now that many of you are in southern waters and maybe headed for the Bahamas, don’t miss this opportunity to link with the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!.

Larry,
What a magnificent “virtual fellowship” I have had since joining RMHYC over since I saw them as a sponsor of SSEC. I’ve not actually been to Marsh Harbor yet as I am still “caregiving” in Hampton Roads.
However, several members including their very astute and friendly Membership Coordinator (Val Nucci) have included me in up to date information and engaged me in email conversation.
SO, Someday!

Contact them at:
Membership@rmhyc.com

Tight Lines!
Alan V. Cecil
SIGMACHI
Hampton Roads

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Bahamas Chatter: Import duties on alcoholic beverages?
Import duties on alcoholic beverages?
Posted: 19 Feb 2016 02:49 PM PST
Hello,
We are trying to find out what the rules are for having liquor aboard before we enter the Bahamas. We have a cruising guide (by Wilson) that lists pretty restrictive amounts. We have also seen posts that suggest stocking up before leaving the States due to high prices.

We tried searching the archives here and on AGLCA. If someone would please direct us to the info or fill us in, we’d sure appreciate it.

Thank you,
Kellirae and Bill
aboard Ocean Dancer
48′ Ocean M/Y
Currently in Key West

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Bahamas Chatter: “Updates to Exumas Need-to-Know Info” plus 1 more
Updates to Exumas Need-to-Know Info
Posted: 13 Feb 2016 06:20 AM PST
It seems that many phone numbers have changed as businesses (and individuals) discontinue their land lines and go to cell phones, which are not listed in the phone book.
Here are some recent changes we have found. Make a note in your Explorer Chartbook Exumas on the appropriate Need-to-Know page.

Black Point:
Lorraine’s Cafe–change 3125 to 3095 or 3012.
Rockside Laundromat–change 355-3055 to 3113.
Rockside now also rents golf carts.
Add Darlene’s Food Store (on Kings highway east of government dock in blue building)
Staniel Cay: Medical Services–change 355-2010 to 225-2710 or 554-2275.
George Town: Pharmacy–change 346-2411 to 346-2144.

Please send us any other changes or corrections in local business phone numbers as it is an ever-changing picture!

Bimini Ferry Service Discontinued
Posted: 13 Feb 2016 06:03 AM PST
The Superfast Ferry, that has been running from Miami to Resorts World on north Bimini since 2013, is no longer in operation. After huge expense to build a 1,000 foot pier in the ocean, with great damage to the environment, the ferry service has shut down.
Cape Air is filling the gap with five flights daily to Bimini.
Another overly ambitious development plan gone awry!

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Bahamas Chatter: “Request for Buddy Boat” plus 1 more
Request for Buddy Boat
Posted: 11 Feb 2016 03:01 PM PST
This request came via our partner the Cruisers’ Net for the Intracoastal Waterway:

A boater is requesting a buddy boat or advice for crossing from Lake Worth/WPB to West End or Memory Rock.

Please respond and he will connect with you here.

Here is contact information for Tam & Craig Westover;
Phone 651 – 307 – 8214 or 612 309 – 1492
Email: westover4@gmail.com

Satellite Internet – GMN?
Posted: 25 Jan 2016 04:44 AM PST
We plan on cruising around Berry Islands, Exumas down to Land & Sea Park and back up to Abacos. I’m particularly concerned about having internet connection in Exumas. I must have at least intermittent access for my US Clients during our 3 mos cruising. Has anyone had any experience with Global Marine Network or can recommend another satellite internet service?

Thanks
CC