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    • May 7, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments

      Bridge Height Question in the Grand Lucayan Waterway, Bahamas

      This request for bridge clearance by Skipper Charles was prompted by a discussion of the Grand Lucayan Waterway back in 2010, /?p=31487. If you have recent experience dealing with bridge height in the Waterway, let us hear from you! The Grand Lucayan Waterway is a north/south passage that allows boaters to travel from Dover Sound, which is on the north side of Grand Bahama, to the Northwest Providence Channel on the southern side of the island. The Casuarina Bridge crosses the waterway with a charted 27-foot fixed vertical clearance.

      What is the real clearance of the bridge on the Lucaya waterway?
      Charles

      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. Monty Lewis -  May 8, 2015 - 8:24 am

        Yes, the Casuarina Bridge has a clearance of 8.3 meters (27 feet). See Explorer Chart GB 3, page 49, Explorer Chartbook Near Bahamas, Seventh Edition.

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      2. Winston Fowler -  May 7, 2015 - 3:02 pm

        Hi Charles,
        I have not used this waterway, but looking at my Explorer Charts for Grand Bahama Island, I see one bridge that shows as being “Fixed” with a clearance of 8.3 meters or 27.23 feet. These charts also show that the low water depth is one meter or 3’feet 3″ inches….skinny. Hope this is helpful.
        Skipper CW Fower

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    • Feb 23, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Shoaling in Bimini Entrance Channel

      This warning has been posted on several websites including AGLCA’s Forum. The author is not very specific about the location of the shoaling, so we have to assume the shoaling is somewhere in the main entry channel between North and South Bimini.

      Attention to boaters coming to BIMINI, Bahamas. Last week storm shoaled the channel entrance and now it’s 5′ at low tide instead of 10′. I almost get stock this morning at 5 am and with the swell, not nice when your boat is bouncing on top of sand bar while you tried to get out of there’¦ If you know anyone coming this week, tell them to arrive at high tide until they dredge the channel again.
      Claude Auclair

       

      bimini

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      1. John Frishman -  May 21, 2015 - 10:19 am

        I was over in BIMINI April 18th & 19th & they had installed a new buoy on the Port side.

        That being said if you favor the Starbd side going in, it shouldn’t be a problem as I draw 4’6 & I was fine at low tide

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    • Jan 12, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Check Out Royal Marsh Harbor Yacht Club, Abaco, Northern Bahamas

      Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht ClubNow 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. Check them out (see /?p=144940) and learn of the many exciting benefits a membership can bring and all the enjoyment it can add to your time in and around Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas. Drop a note to the club’s commodore, John F. Conley, at: commodore@rmhyc.com, or their membership Commodore, Valerie Nucci, at: benefits@rmhyc.com
      Keep us posted on all your fun times.

      January 12 at 4:32pm
      RMHYC members receive a discount on our anchorage books.
      Chuck Baier and Susan Landry

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    • Oct 25, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments

      Bahamas Anchorage Fees?

      Our thanks to friends Chuck and Susan for sending this article by Natario McKensie in Tribune242. From the Bahamas Trust Chairman’s remarks, you can see that he doesn’t think much of transients from the US.

      Could we soon be paying to anchor in the Bahamas? It’s not as far fetched as you might think.
      Chuck Baier and Susan Landry

      Trust Chief: Anchorage Fees Must Be Nationwide

      By NATARIO McKENZIE
      Tribune Business Reporter

      The Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) chairman has called for anchorage fees to be imposed in mooring spots throughout the Bahamas.

      Addressing the ninth annual Exuma Business Outlook conference, Eric Carey noted that while the BNT had implemented anchorage fees at the Exuma Land & Sea Park to cover its annual operating expenses and upgrade infrastructure, the initiative was one he believed should be implemented in other areas.

      `We need to think about doing these sorts of initiatives in other areas like Elizabeth Harbour off of Black Point, Staniel Cay and Nassau Harbour,’ he said.

      `They come down there they anchor and they pay absolutely nothing and they come fully stocked. Half of the time they don’t even spend $5 in the Bahamas and what do they eat? Our fish,’ said Mr Carey.

      For the rest of the article, go to:

      http://www.tribune242.com/news/2014/oct/24/trust-chief-anchorage-fees-must-be-nationwide/

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      1. Chuck Baier and Susan landry -  October 27, 2014 - 7:47 pm

        We would like to send out a big thank you to everyone that has rallied and responded to our initial posting of this article. It shows that the boating community can come together and make a difference. We just received this reply…..” Executive Director of the Bahamas National Trust (BNT), Eric Carey, extended his sincere apologies to all boaters that visit The Bahamas year after year today.

        During the Exuma Business Outlook forum Director Carey answered a question from the floor that painted annual boaters in a less than flattering light. He and the BNT Executive team acknowledge that comments such as those should not have been made considering that the yachting; sailing and small craft boaters who visit the islands have a significant impact and role in the Bahamian economy, tourism and environmental longevity.

        Since its inception in 1958 the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park has been a premier anchoring location for boaters who visit The Bahamas. Recently the BNT introduced anchorage fees due to the increased annual operational cost of repairs and upkeep of the Bahamas’ oldest National park. In Mr. Carey’s passion to defend his organization’s need to increase income to support the Park’s operations, he suggested that the residents of Elizabeth Harbour install moorings to help with their efforts to clean up and restore their harbor. Some residents made comments to the effect that some boaters were not willing to pay for moorings. Carey unfortunately went on record to support the comments and agreed that some of these boaters do not contribute significantly to the economy.

        “The comments which I made at the Exuma Business Outlook Conference are not the views of the Trust,” noted Carey. “We welcome all visitors and most importantly boaters in The Bahamas – not only to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park but throughout The Bahamas.”

        Carey continued “international boaters are significant contributors to our economy and specifically to the more boutique islands which are not visited my mainstream tourists. In addition hundreds are annual supporters of the Trust through membership, valued Support Fleet members, the payment of mooring fees or by donating much needed personal resources to the protection of the marine environment. I offer my heartfelt apologies and hope that all boaters will continue to visit The Bahamas.”

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      2. Scoobert Diver -  October 27, 2014 - 12:03 pm

        What do they expect when a gallon of milk costs $9, or they charge for water. they need to work on bringing costs of basics down, then people would provision there. Otherwise I think we do in fact spend money, just not at the grocery store.
        Scoobert Diver

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    • Oct 21, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments

      Consider Membership in Royal Marsh Harbor Yacht Club, Abaco, Northern Bahamas

      Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club

      Please give a big welcome to Royal Marsh Harbor Yacht Club, the newest SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! RMHYC has already attracted a number of SSECN readers to its membership who report a wealth of activities through club membership. A wonderful way to get truly involved in the spirit of the Abacos! Be sure to tell them SSECN sent you!

      RMHYC is a yacht club based in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, an island group in the northern Bahamas. Boaters, both power and sail, as well as land-based members, enjoy the gin-clear waters surrounding the Sea of Abaco and participate in many social activities.
      Year after year, members from all over the United States and Canada spend the winter at several local marinas and the pristine anchorages of the Sea of Abaco. Once you arrive in Abaco you won’t want to leave!
      Membership provides the opportunity to participate in incredibly varied activities and far reaching discounts. You may choose to participate in any activity or none at all, but nearly everyone enjoys our membership discounts!

      The standard one-year membership includes annual dues of $30 and a one-time initiation fee of $120, which includes a Club Burgee, that will be mailed to your primary address. If a person pays between October 1st and December 30th, their dues will be considered paid for both the current and following year. For more information, go to http://www.rmhyc.com/

      And on your voyage south, be sure to take along “The Great Book of Anchorages, Bahamas” by Susan Landry and Chuck Baier. See /?p=122059

      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      2. Alan V. Cecil -  February 23, 2016 - 7:16 pm

        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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    • Jun 27, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Chikungunya Virus Likely to Spread in the Bahamas

      As reported by Mike Ahart in Waterway News Updates, http://www.waterwayguide.com/waterway-updates/news/BAH/3928/Chikungunya-virus-spreads-to-Turks-&-Caicos-is-the-Bahamas-next??utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=News-and-Navigation-Blasts&utm_content=CWU-6-26-2014-final, the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus has been spreading through the Caribbean and has reached the Turks & Caicos. Health officials in the Bahamas expect that it will soon spread into the Bahamas.

      ALTHOUGH no cases of the chikungunya virus have been detected in the Bahamas, the virus is `likely’ to arrive and infect people in the country, according to a local health official.
      Dr Delon Brennen, chief medical officer in the Ministry of Health, told The Tribune yesterday that it would be improbable for the Bahamas to escape infections from the fast-spreading virus.
      `It’s impossible to predict when, but it’s spreading throughout the Caribbean and has come as high as Turks and Caicos island,’ he said. `With all the travel and trade throughout the Caribbean, it’s likely to come here.’
      Cases of the virus have already been detected in the United States. Dr Brennen said whether many of this country’s residents are affected will depend partly on the quality of precautionary measures they take.
      By RASHAD ROLLE
      Tribune Staff Reporter

      For the full story in the Tribune242.com article, go to http://www.tribune242.com/news/2014/jun/25/chikungunya-virus-likely-affect-people-bahamas/

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    • Jun 17, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Important News from Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Bahamas/Exumas

      Welcome to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, your own paradise in the middle of the beautiful Exumas.

      Staniel Cay Yacht Club gets very high marks from cruisers, as in /?p=126893, because, after all, they are a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!!

      Staniel Cay Yacht Club Important Announcement

      Exciting News! Major Dining Experience Renovations at SCYC! New seating, better capacity and even better food!
      In order to make this happen, certain aspects of SCYC will be closed from September 16, 2014 through November 1, 2014.

      The following will be CLOSED from 9/16/2014 ‘“ 11/1/2014: Breakfast, Dinner, & Bungalows (hotel)
      HOWEVER, THE FOLLOWING WILL REMAIN OPEN: Marina, Fuel Dock, Lunch (daily grill out on the marina), Ice/Garbage, Bar (drinks only ‘“ no `bar food’), Gift Shop/Liquor Store, WiFi Internet

      We know you are going to love the changes!
      SCYC

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    • Jun 16, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Advice on Cruising to the Bahamas

      Skipper Berman obviously has spent a good deal time in the Bahamas and most recently commented on Staniel Cay Yacht Club: /?p=142927 He offers good advice on lengthy stays in the Bahamas.

      Hi Larry
      We could likely write a book about “stories” concerning the frustrations and costs of getting parts, mechanics and repairs in the Bahamas. Own own “adventures” and others. What needs to be emphasized is the importance of getting the mechanicals in first class shape before entering the Bahamas, having an abundance of spares aboard and then if difficulties arise being prepared to take ones vessel back to Florida. Even if it has to be towed. What is especially galling is having to pay a “hefty duty” for flying in a skilled engine mechanic on top of the duties levied on the parts. The upside is that for the most part the Bahamas are not crowded outside the major tourist areas. Few Americans keep their boats in the Bahamas for extended periods. How would they get repairs/maintenance ?
      Cruising to the Bahamas is always an “adventure”.
      Best
      Peter I Berman

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      1. Bill -  October 23, 2014 - 11:54 am

        I’ve never paid duty on parts I’ve flown in to the Bahamas in 30 years of going there. You just show customs your cruising permit when you pick up the parts and the duty is waived. Also I’ve never heard of having to pay “duty” to fly in a mechanic. I’ve flown over myself to work on boats and never paid any “duty” to do so.

        But as they say, YMMV.

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    • Jun 16, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 24.1727,-76.44589999

      Report from Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Bahamas/Exhumas


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      Welcome to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, your own paradise in the middle of the beautiful Exumas.

      Usually, Staniel Cay Yacht Club gets very high marks, as in /?p=126893, because, after all, they are a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!!

      Quality food supplies are a problem. And the surrounding anchorage is not friendly in a real blow. Together with many shoal areas. Areas north and south of Staniel offer some of the most magnificent secluded anchorages on the planet. But Staniel does have its bar. And nearby Thunderball.
      Piberman

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    • Mar 30, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Skipper Seeking Advice on a Southerly Cruise

      Skipper Jerry is asking for your input into a cruise he is planning. He has given us his email so you can communicate directly. While the bulk of the cruise will be well beyond the waters covered by SSECN, we know that many of you have made the trip he is proposing. If you have advice for Skipper Jerry, give him a shout!

      I’m looking for input from SSEC members who have sailed recently to Guatemala through Mexico. I will be sailing from Fort Myers Beach and am interested in any customs problems and piracy issues. jcvillines@gmail.com
      Jerry

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    • Mar 10, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      High Praise for Parker Yachts of Fort Lauderdale, FL

      Parker Yachts is located at 225 SW 32nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, (954) 463-1515, www.parkeryacht.com

      For the second time on our cruise this year, we’ve had tremendous help from a marine business. This time, we were stranded in George Town, Exumas with two non-working engines. Our catamaran has two T9.9 Yamahas. We’d been down one engine for a couple of weeks, and lost the second engine on our arrival in George Town. After trouble-shooting the issues, we determined we needed a replacement CDI, Pulser Coil, and Charge Coil. These parts were not available in the Bahamas so we called several parts dealers in the States. All estimated at least a two-week delivery just to get the parts to their own shops. Susan at Parker Yachts understood our plight and was sympathetic. She managed to get us all that we needed in a matter of days, and personally delivered them to Reggie Express Air for flight directly to George Town. We can’t say enough about how terrific Susan was to work with. Her communication, sense of humor, professionalism, and ability to get what you need FAST is exemplary. Our thanks to Susan and Parker Yachts for helping us to get our engines up and running and our cruise under way again.
      George and Karen Schietinger s/v Tara

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    • Jan 27, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Update on Problems with Bahamas Duty on Equipment

      Captain Andrus’ remarks are in response to several cruisers’ 2010 comments on Bahamian Duty regulations (/?p=29222). If you have had similar difficulties or experiences, let us hear from you.

      Beware! Take a copy of the duty rules! I have a 6 month cruise prtmit on my 35′ trawler, paid $300. Went home, our gps had a problem and couldn’t be fixed in Freeport. When I brought my obviously used GPS back, with my cruise permit and Canadian registration, I was singed a 45% duty.. Yes, 45% on it, and on a new dragonfly I bought to install on the boat. To add to the insult, the person working the cashiers booth hadn’t shown up for work’¦ Nassau Int’l Airport, Friday, 9:30 am, so I either had to find the $1200 cash or wait. AND they assessed the duty for the Raymarine Dragonfly on the retail price AND the 15% HST ‘“ boy am I pissed.
      Susan Andrus

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      1. Capt. Bruce Morrison -  October 4, 2014 - 9:11 am

        Yes, It is hard to accept that they charge for this. It is strange that you never get to see all the information. Did anyone get a receipt for their $$$$$?

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    • Nov 4, 2013by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      High Praise for Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Bahamas/Exhumas

      Welcome to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, your own paradise in the middle of the beautiful Exumas.Well, of course this fine facility continues to garner praise. After all they are a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!!

      Staniel Cay is my favorite place in the Bahamas, and Staniel Cay Yacht Club is my favorite place to be. If there is a more perfect beach bar in the entire world, than theirs, I have yet to find it.
      Everybody who asks me where to go in the Bahamas, I say Staniel Cay Yacht Club. It’s a great place to sail to, and, it has the absolutely most convenient airport, if you want to fly (and not even have to connect through Nassau).
      R. Holiman

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    • Aug 27, 2013by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      “The Great Book of Anchorages, The Bahamas,” Slated For September, 2013 Release

      The Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net is very pleased to announce the impending publication of a new member of the “Great Book of Anchorages” series, authored by our good friends, and frequent SSECN contributors, Captains Susan Landry and Chuck Baier. Chuck and Susan are the founder and owners of Beach House Publications (http://www.tgboa.com).
      As you will see from the full text of their Press Release below, this new, exciting volume concerns itself with the myriad anchorages in the Bahamas! Wow, talk about a NEEDED anchorage guide book. I can’t think of any waters where a volume of this ilk will be more useful. Follow the links below to pre-order your copy TODAY!!!!!

      Sarasota, Florida ‘“ August 5, 2013 — Publishers Chuck Baier and Susan Landry of Beach House Publications announce their collaboration with Wavey Line Publishing, producers of Wavey Line Charts, for the newest `The Great Book of Anchorages, The Bahamas,’ scheduled for release in September 2013.
      Beach House Publications (http://www.tgboa.com/) released the first in the series of The Great Book of Anchorages, Norfolk to Key West, including The St. Johns River, in August of 2012. After an extensive cruise through the Bahamas for research, we are pleased to announce the release of our Bahamas Edition in September 2013. This new edition, featuring very detailed Wavey Line Chartlets and many anchorage details in a unique format, will prove to be a valuable resource for boaters traveling to the Bahamas. The Bahamas Edition covers hundreds of anchorages in the most popular and well traveled areas of the Bahamas, including Grand Bahama, Abacos, Berry Islands, Bimini, Eleuthera, and the Exumas to Georgetown.

      Sample Page - "The Great Book of Anchorages, Bahamas Edition"

      Wavey Line Publishing has a portfolio of more than 300 charts covering the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos Islands and the Dominican Republic North Coast in paper and electronic versions. Bob C. Gascoine and Jane Minty published their surveys and their first chart, TC001, in December 1993. TC001 had the distinction of being the first navigational chart primarily for use with GPS. It featured new innovations such as a ‘˜one mile grid’ for ease of position plotting and ‘˜Waypoint List.’ The first edition sold out in six months; soon after Bob and Jane took up hydrography as a full-time occupation. Although Wavey Line Charts has a portfolio of more than 300 charts, only a third of these are published in hard copy as printed charts. Wavey Line licenses many more of these charts to all major electronic chart companies including: Jeppsen Digital Charts, Garmin, Nobeltec, Navionics, EarthNC, Maptech, Fugawi, GeoGarage Marine and Transas marine.
      This will be the second in what will eventually be a series of six anchorage books that will encompass the waterways of the eastern United States. Additional books in the series will be the Chesapeake and Delaware Bay, New Jersey to New York, including the Hudson River, Chicago to Mobile, and the Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway from Mobile, Alabama to Cape Sable, Florida. The Great Book of Anchorages is available to the boating community now at http://www.tgboa.com, along with Photo Galleries and Interactive Maps. The publications can be purchased through several local and online venders, and the list can be found on the website at http://www.tgboa.com/get-your-copy. The next edition will be The Chesapeake Bay, which is currently in the research stage and will be available by Spring/Summer 2014. The order and dates of release for the additional books will depend on input and requests from the boating community.

      The most unique anchorage guide available. The Great Book of Anchorages may very well become the standard for anchorage books to follow. Boaters can finally do an entire cruise without any marina stops or choose when they want to find paid dockage. The books are designed for information on anchoring and free docks and nothing else. It doesn’t pretend to be a cruising guide or combination cruising guide and anchorage information.

      • Hundreds of anchorages and free docks in each edition.
      • Anchorage and free dock details including color chartlets.
      • Anchorage and dock locations with GPS waypoints.
      • Easy-to-use format and indexing for quick reference.
      • Discussions on types of anchors and anchoring techniques.
      • Suggestions for planning your next trip.
      • Save time and searching with anchorage locations at your fingertips.
      • Save thousands of dollars in dockage fees.

      If you would like more information on The Great Book of Anchorages series, would like to order books, or interview Chuck or Susan, call us at 713-244-4686 or email info@tgboa.com.

      Website, http://www.tgboa.com.

      Susan Landry, Publisher/Author/Editor
      Chuck Baier, Publisher/Author

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    • Mar 12, 2013by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      New Management and Improved Security at Brown’s Marina, Bimini, Bahamas

      Earlier reports had noted the lack of security at Brown’s Marina, so these improvements will be good news to their patrons.

      Brown’s Marina under New Management since April 2012. New facilities (BBQ Grills, Lounge & Dining Areas, Renovated Showers, Volley Ball Court and property has been SECURED with CODED GATE ACCESS, SECURITY CAMERAS, WIFI) All new experience at Brown’s Marina and reasonable rates’¦.USBoat members get 10% OFF.

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    • Dec 18, 2012by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Crossing Bahama Banks from Memeory Rock Discussion

      The string of messages below are copied from the T&T (Trawlers and Trawlering) mail list!

      Does the list find the passage from Memeory Rock to Great Sale Cay protected or potentially just a rough as a crossing from Ft Pierce.
      Do I need to be any less concerned about wind speed and direction??
      Thanks
      Russ

      The Bahama banks between Memory Rock and Great Sale is open relatively shallow water which can cary a difficult short chop when winds climb into the high teens, low twenties. As compared to the Gulf stream which always gives a unpleasant ride when winds counter the current
      If your weather information is good holding at anchor on the bank is doable but not recomemded as overnight wind shift/changes in speed are not unusual.
      I am wondering at the choice of Ft. Pearce to Memory Rock (into the Gulf Stream current) as apposed to Lake Worth to same. Putting the current on your stern quarter?
      Anyway going is the desired option, being stuck here sucks.
      Paul Lindenmeyer

      Russ, I guess the easy way to answer your question is to say that if you already made it from the mainland to the bank the rest of the trip to Great Sale is a piece a cake. The shallows keep down the sea conditions.
      Couple of comments: I would come a bit further south than Ft Pierce due to the Stream flow. Also I suggest you cross north of Memory Rock and south of the White Sand Ridge. You will enter the Bank with 30 ft of water and it is a straight unobstructed shot from the there to Great Sale. This is important because you will approach Great Sale long after dark this time of year (assuming trawler speeds and dawn out of St Lucie inlet).
      Bob

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    • Sep 23, 2012by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      More Discussion on “Exumas Customs Check In”

      Clearing customs in the Exumas can be an expensive and frustrating process. Captain Leonard offers some good advice on alternative landings.

      We cleared in after tying up at the Big Game Club, we got a ride in a golf cart to customs and is was done very smooth and with little effort. We have been to the Berry Island Club on Frazier’s Hog Cay, when Herbie was manager and Lincoln the chef and were not treated very well and were charged for everything!! Including $7 per load for washing clothes and the machine was broken!! We had to fill it with a garden hose!! Twice we gave over 24 hours notice for the restaurant and were forgotten both times!! When we ordered some supplies we got the Costco type refill (waaaaayyy tooo much) so hard to stow on a small yacht!! Needless to say, if you have to moor for a short time, it is a good place to wait out a storm, but I would move on as soon as possible, you will be a lot lighter in the pocket book if you don’t!! Everywhere else we went was wonderful. An even better place to go in the Berry Islands is Great Harbor, wonderful people and service!!
      Lynda Leonard-S/V Choctaw Brave

      Click Here To Read An Earlier Discussion on Check In

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    • May 7, 2012by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Brown’s Marina in Bimini

      You might want to caution your members about Brown’s Marina in Bimini – it is inherently exposed which was almost a problem last weekend …. when I pointed out to the dockmaster Mike he was cleating lines backwards he said he knew that, but he’s been tying up boats much longer than you (me) have. He also slept
      through the full gale that Saturday night leaving boaters on the dock to look out for each other, including retrieving a bow when a line parted almost putting one sailboat into another. “You don’t expect me to stay up all night do you?” Dangerous old metal parts on my slip – broken ladder – would take 10 minutes to unbolt them but instead they stay, saying “Medivac, foot surgery, lawsuits.” I’d spend the extra money and go to the Big Fish and Game Club docks, more protected and while not quite as refurbished as the ads might lead you to believe, they offer free wifi even to boats on anchor and have a really nice restaurant and
      bar. $1 a foot sounds good, but sometimes you get even less than what you pay for.
      Peter TenHaagen

      Your comments/ issues are just the tip of the iceberg.
      I had a substantial amount of gear stolen there and am pretty sure it was the employees working there.(3) dive regulators, (1) 150ft 30 amp power cable, a pelican case and several other small items. the police were called in and the dock-master was no help at all. I think he may have been in on it. I will not stay there again.
      My daughter was with me and these people came on the boat despite the fact that we had weapons.
      Be careful and find alternate dockage’¦’¦
      Greg

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    • Feb 17, 2012by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Rum Cay Post-Irene

      After hurricane Irene, the entrance to Sumner Point marina Rum Cay Bahamas, has shoaled in on the starboard side and is rather narrow but deep. One needs to enter through the posts. We are a catamaran with 14 ft beam and had no problem. A sailboat with 6 ft draft entered after us on a falling tide. Some entrance buoys are missing and visual navigation required. The VHF at Sumner was not working but as we approached staff came down to direct us into slip. Dredging to return entrance to previous status is planned. Fuel not at marina because the barge can’ t get in. The locals are ordering maybe 20 gallons to come on mail boat which comes in weekly. The restaurant at marina is open as well as ones in town and market is open. Batelco is still closed but phone cards for Bahamian cells are bought off island and available from the post office or police officer. There are about 80 full time residents and total population is about 150 with winter residents. Some docks with power and water and internet. Docking is $1.00 a foot.

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