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Bahamas Chatter: More Updates from Abacos, Eleuthera and Long Island
Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: More Updates from Abacos, Eleuthera and Long Island
More Updates from Abacos, Eleuthera and Long Island
Posted: 08 Jun 2020 02:50 PM PDT
Thanks to our friends in The Bahamas who are responding to our request for an update on their facilities and services. The picture gets better every day.
NEAR BAHAMAS—ABACOS
GREEN TURTLE CAY
*****
FROM CRUISE ABACO SAILING CHARTERSPlan your Bahamas Sailing Vacation now. Reserve your vessel and dates. We will add to the calendar and you can pay later. Something to look forward to, clear, beautiful water, sailing and sunshine.
Email: cruiseabaco.sales@gmail.com
www.cruiseabaco.com
FROM DONNY’S MARINA
Donnys Marina and moorings will fully open on the 15th June; all services are working after Hurricane Dorian. Boats rentals will resume 1st July 2020.Donny
Visit my website on the rebuild of Donny’s. donnysboatrentalsgtc.com
*****FROM THE GREAT ABACO EXPRESS (TOURS) MARSH HARBOUR, ABACO
This is Glender Knowles , Owner and operator of a local bus company. .At this juncture we are rented out for bus charters to move volunteers. Tours presently can be done at least eco-tours at some of the blue holes. T he Island historical tours are to be modified due to damages and rebuilding. There is still alot of clean up on going but it looks great. August and September are traditionally of seasons months. July might be the only month but the living accommodations probably would have to be at the Winding Bay resort for now. Let me know if we can be of any assistance.Regards,
Glender Archer-Knowles
The Great Abaco Express
P O Box AB20180
Marsh Harbour, Abaco
242 646 7072
*****FAR BAHAMAS
ELEUTHERA
FROM LITTLE WOODY, PILOT, SPANISH WELLS,
Reopening International 15th June, you will be able to register online, so they say.
Wayne Perry
*****FROM ROLLEZZ BEACH RESORT, ELEUTHERA
Our great thanks for Invite to your Register Kindly let your Members know the Following:
Rollezz Villas Beach Resort is a ( TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award recipient for Small Hotel 2019). shall be open on 29th June 2020.
We shall be fully operational at this time and these Services will be offered.
1. Accommodations
2. Restaurant Services
3. Entertainment.Please be advised that Rollezz Villas Beach Resort will be covid 19 compliant, therefore expect to wear your face mask, digital temperature scanning will be in effect, social distancing will be expected.
Contact info are as follows”
Rollezz.com
rollezzvillasbeacgresort@gmail.com Cheers and thanks once more for your interest.
Respectfully,
Carl Rolle
Manager
Tel: (242) 557-0005
US: (305) 280-5719
email: rollezzvillasbeachresort@gmail.com
http://www.rollezz.comPristine Beach-Swimming in blue see your toes water-Kayaking
Spacious lovely villas-friendly Island-Rollezz is Calling Your Name!
*****LONG ISLAND
FROM TINY’S HURRICANE HOLE, SALT POND, LONG ISLAND
Thank you for including Tiny’s in your update. We are still taking things day by day but will try to answer your questions as best we can.
We are in the stage of Planning/training/cleaning/re-
tooling. Our full opening is yet to be determined.] for the long term. As the cruising season is over in this area; we may not “fully” open until December 2020.
Starting July 12, 2020, we are considering Fri., Sat., Sun. Noon until 7:00 (dine in and take out)
Following social distancing and sanitary protocols for outdoor restaurants.
Our services are: Beach Club Bar Bar Grill and Studio Cottages
Dinghy Dock (sorry no public laundry, cottage guest and housekeeping use only)
Dine in and take outCall ahead or email to check to confirm hours or availability.
All best,Michelle and Jason
Tiny’s Hurricane Hole
Thompson Bay
Long Island, Bahamas
www.tinysbahamas.com
michelle@tinysbahamas.com243-472-8104
https://airbnb.com/h/tinysbahamas-keylime-cottage
https://airbnb.com/h/tinysbahamas-seagrape-cottage
*****FROM STELLA MARIS MARINA, LONG ISLAND
Yes, our marina is open now.
Available services are:
Dockage – short and long term
Water
Garbage Removal
Electricity
Diesel Fuel Service (small quantities of gasoline per ‘portables’ from nearby gas station; large quantities of gasoline = from 500 gals. per direct from-truck fueling)
Car Rentals/Taxis
Per-Person-rated flight connections or charters (depending on destination) within the Bahamas with the Stella Maris Resort Air Service
Hauling (subject to prevailing conditions)
Hurricane Mooring in 100 % hurricane-safe marina “rear canal”
Mechanical and Electrical Services on demand (per ‘exterior labour’)
The Stella Maris Resort Club is presently operable only per ‘Self-Catering’ Bungalow/Villa Rentals (www.stellamarisresort.com)
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Our thanks to Ted Arisaka for sharing Bill Tongue’s photo as posted on Save Georgia’s Anchorages.
The clouds moved on, the light changed and it was a whole new world of color and reflections.
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NOAA: Tropical Depression Cristobal Moves North Away from the Coast.
Cristobal makes landfall and moves slowly north-northwest.
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Bahamas Chatter: “Responses to Update Request from Bahamas Businesses” plus 2 more
Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: “Responses to Update Request from Bahamas Businesses” plus 2 more
Responses to Update Request from Bahamas Businesses Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:35 AM PDT
We at Explorer Chartbooks recently sent out a request for updates from Bahamian services and facilities. We are so pleased with the response (below) and will continue to post them as they come in. It is always our purpose on the Bahamas Chatter to keep our cruising subscribers informed of the latest in the Bahamas. Here are the responses, grouped according to our three chartbook areas (Near Bahamas, Exumas and Far Bahamas):
NEAR BAHAMAS
ABACOS
FROM PINEAPPLES, GREEN TURTLE CAY
Pineapples ? is open and serving seven days a week starting June 15th….welcome back everyone!!!!
FROM BLUFF HOUSE, GREEN TURTLE CAY
Good morning and great to hear from you.
Bluff House is not open and we are hoping to fully open on the 1st of March 2021.
We are working on the dock and the rooms and still cleaning up debris from the top of the hill.
Phone number is 1-242-826-0654 or 1-242-824-6231
email is frontdesk@bluffhouse.com
website is www.bluffhouse.com
will post update on our facebook page Bluff House Beach Resort and MarinaThank you for checking in!
Kind regards,
Molly McIntosh
General Manager
Bluff House Beach Resort and Marina
(242) – 365 – 4247
(954) – 284 – 8389FROM BRENDAL’S DIVE CENTER, GREEN TURTLE CAY
Brendals Dive Center & Adventure Tours
Harbour View Cart Rentals
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco-Bahamas
www.brendal.com
brendal@brendal.com
1-242-365-4411
We are in Stage 4 opening and will be fully open July 1 with all services. Reservations are required for all tours, rentals, services with dates and number of people, location where they are planning to sty. We offer custom packages for all dive services, plus golf cart rentals.Contact info:
242/365.4411
www.brendal.com
www.harbourviewcartrentals.com
Thanks,
Mary StevensFROM PETE’S PUB, LITTLE HARBOUR, ABACO
All the answers to these questions are changing rapidly depending on the PM’s directives. from what I understand, by the 15th we can resume normal business.
242-577-5487
pete@petespub.com
petespub.comHeather Moore Johnston
Little Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas
Pete’s Pub & Gallery
242-577-5487NASSAU
FROM NASSAU YACHT HAVEN
We are presently open to domestic vessels.
I have been told that marinas can open June 15th to international vessels.
Full Service from the marina, however I can’t confirm the status of our tenants, Poop Deck & Bahama Divers at this time.
Tel: 242-393-8173
reservations@nassauyachthaven.com
ty@nassauyachtnaven.com
michael@nassauyachthaven.com
www.nassauyachthaven.com
Regards,
Michael PinderEXUMAS
FROM HIGHBOURNE CAY, EXUMAS:
We are now open accepting private vessels from all Bahamian Islands. As of June 15th we are accepting private yachts from the US. The new protocols by the Government require all persons entering to have had a COVID 19 test within 10 days of arrival.
We are open fully except for the restaurant. That is operating as a Take Out only at present but that may change going forward. As our restaurant is open air they may allow us to open at a limited capacity soon.
Our instructions are being finalized now for guests, they will be the usual, masks must be worn around other guests, practice social distancing. No large gatherings on the docks.
We have hand washing stations set up everywhere for them and all equipment, bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, golf carts and all guest areas are sanitized 3 times per day. All of our staff are wearing masks at all times.
Our food store is fully open but only 4 guests are allowed in at a time and the marina office can only have 1 person at a time (they are both quite small) ?
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back!
Take care and best regards
Carolyn Cartwright
Highbourne Cay
P.O. Box SS 6342
Exuma, Bahamas
T:242.355.1008
F:242.355.1003
24′ 42′ 53″N 76’49’21″W:FROM COMPASS CAY MARINA
We are definitely ready for the soft opening on June 15th and will be fully opened on July 1st.
We offer marina dockage, water, power, guide services, cottage rentals, recycling and a small souvenir shop with snacks, refreshments, beers, etc.
Special instructions for guests are to keep hands clean. Stay home if sick!! social distancing and heat checks will be enforced. Guests will not be allowed to touch products unless with intent to buy and only can enter the store if you intend to buy.
Contacts to the island. office number is Locally 1.242.422.7300 Internationally 1.954.253.3860.
Emails: Tucker61145@yahoo.com; TrevonRolle95@gmail.com; Loanfish@icloud.com.
Website: Compasscaymarina.comBest Regards
—
Trevon Rolle
Welcome Home to Compass Cay
www.compasscaymarina.com
242-422-7300FROM FARMERS CAY YACHT CLUB:
Good afternoon Sara, thanks for checking on us.We are ready to except our guests when we
Open. we are prepared for all our Customers.
All our moorings arefully working; i had all of them serviced in December. we just built a new dinghy dock. Cruisers can book the moorings and marina by email at nixonr73@yahoo.com.
Best regards.
Roosevelt NixonFROM FRONT ROWE REALTY, GEORGETOWN, EXUMA
Hi all is well here in Exuma for now but not sure what will happen once we open back up which I think our government has scheduled for July 1st.
However. private planes and boats are allowed in next week. Not exactly sure what paper work they will need or be required so best to go to the government covid web site for the updated info.
We are only just coming out of lock down and business opening back up, slowly but surely!
All for now, Wendy RoweFAR BAHAMAS
FROM CAPE ELEUTHERA:
We are willing to let boats come into the marina if they would like to now. This week we will have limited amenities. Our restaurant will open June 15.
We will be fully open June 15Our services are Hotel, restaurant and bar, Gas and Diesel, ships store, laundry and shower facilities, Pump Outs, Marina, Pool, Concierge grocery service at a fee, rental cars, golf carts, rental boats, charter boats,
We will be recognizing the Governments instructions to reopen the Bahamas. Social distancing, Masks recommended and staff required, call ahead ordering at the restaurant, we will be practicing elevated sanitation in high use areas, 6 foot distancing in ship store.
Contact info: Chris Morris, General Manager
www.capeeleuthera.com, cmorris@capeeleuthera.com, 242.334.8500. Hours 8-5 daily starting June 8.FROM ACKLINS
ACKLINS ISLAND is “the OutBack at the Southern Edge of the Bahamas where all the marine life of the world reside and where GOD resides” … with absolutely no noise, pollution, traffic, high rise buildings, ATM’s, swimming pools and golf courses!
• the Bahamas will open its international boarders (air & sea) come 1st July with all visitors presenting proof of negative covid19.corona virus test except BIMINI GRAND BAHAMA EXUMA SAN SALVADOR
(-ie Islands with direct INTERNATIONAL airlift (?)• Chester’s will continue to provide
– DIY & FULLY GUIDED BONEFISH
– DEEP SEA FISHING
– Snorkeling
– BED &BREAKFAST Accommodations
– All Inclusive
– Auto Rental
– Ecotours
– Birding
– CROOKED ISLAND Tours• Narrowed booking/cancellation windows (reminder ACKLINS is a CASH ONLY DISTRICT)
• PROMO- FLY free (nass/ack,) private pilots/sailing vessels fuel credit
• bring all fish/tackle gear/ personal items
CHESTER’S CONTACT DETAILS
• www.chestersbonefishlodge.com
chestershighwayinn@,gmail.comPhone 1.242.357.4179
1.242.322.1268 (ph/fx)
Blessings!Arnette ?
242.357.4179Update on Rubis Marine Fuel Stations Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:16 AM PDT
FROM RUBIS:
Below you will find the updated locations for the marinas currently open:
Abaco Marinas:
Spanish Cay
Treasure Cay
Schooner Bay
Bluff House ( Currently closed and undergoing renovations; Hurricane Dorian)Bimini Marina:
Bimini CoveNew Providence Marinas:
Lyford Cay
Harbour Central
Harbour View
Palm Cay
Sandy PortMarinas currently serving fuel:
Nassau:
Palm Cay
Harbour View
Sandy port
Harbour Central – East Bay & Armstrong
Lyford CayEleuthera:
Briland Gas & OilAbaco:
Treasure Cay Marina
Schooner Bay
Spanish CayUpdate from US Embassy in Nassau Posted: 06 Jun 2020 07:20 AM PDT
Please click on the link below to find the June 2 update from the US Embassy in Nassau:
https://bs.usembassy.gov/
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LNM: High Water Event, Upper Waccamaw River, SC
This high water has prompted the USCG to declare a strict no-wake zone from statute miles 375-366. See Strict No-Wake Zone. Our thanks to Jim Healy for this notice.
The Coast Guard has declared a “HIGH WATER EVENT” for the Upper Waccamaw River in South Carolina. Officially, the affected zone starts an Wacca Wacha Marina and runs through Myrtle Beach, and includes the Upper Waccamaw to Conway, SC. But is fact, it will affect everyone from Georgetown through Myrtle Beach.
The ICW is above flood stage. The fixed docks at Buicksport Marina (Bucksport sausage) are under water. Because of the flooding, there isn’t much tide in this area, but there is a nasty 3-1/2 to 4 knot current on the Waccamaw that has a big effect on slower boats. We normally make 8-1/2 StM/Hr through still water; yesterday in places, 5-1/2 StM./Hr at higher engine RPM than usual. The marina folks here are saying the crest of the flooding is expected this coming Saturday (6/6/2020).
We have not traveled farther than Socastee, SC (Osprey Marina), but immediately North of Osprey is an area where houses are flooded by the high water. Some bridges (RR, not on the ICW) are locked closed. The USCG LNM is reminding boaters that they are responsible for their wakes, as water is into home is some places. And, I should make honorable mention, there is large flotsam in the water. Watch for logs. Sailboats, make sure you can clear the fixed bridges on the Waccamaw and the ICW through Myrtle Beach. There is one sailboat at Osprey that cannot make the bridges, so he’ll be stuck for a while.
Jim
Peg and Jim Healy, living aboard Sanctuary
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No Wake Zone Must Be Honored in Socastee, SC, AICW Statute Mile 371
For years and long before extreme ICW flooding, Cruisers Net has pleaded with boaters to reduce wakes as they pass through the low country of Socastee, one of those picturesque Waterway portions.
Boaters could cause more water damage to homes along the Intracoastal
ABC 15 NewsHCPD, DNR investigating report of shot fired at boat
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Water News You Can Use, Southwest Florida Water Management District, June 4
Lots of water saving ideas for our readers who still maintain a land based domicile.
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Video Report from Fort Pierce City Marina, Fort Pierce, FL AICW Statute Mile 966.5
Fort Pierce City Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a public facility, is located west of the Waterway, just south of the Fort Pierce high-rise bridge and well north of unlighted daybeacon #188. See FOCUS ON for more on this excellent facility.
Click here for Video Report from Fort Pierce City Marina
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Fort Pierce City Marina
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SCDNR Updated List of Closures and Cancellations
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources continues to monitor COVID-19. In accordance with directives issued by Gov. Henry McMaster, the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SCDNR has canceled, postponed or closed several programs and events.
Updated Wednesday, June 3, 2020
*New items are bolded
Cancellations & Closures
SCDNR continues to monitor COVID-19. In accordance with directives issued by Gov. Henry McMaster, the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SCDNR has canceled, postponed or closed several programs and events.
View a complete and updated list.
Following are SCDNR-related cancellations:
- Table Rock Fishing Clinic (June 6)
- Lake Rabon Fishing Rodeo (June 6)
- Sewee Center Fishing Rodeo (June 13)
- All in-person hunter and boater education classes are canceled through June 15.
- Sun City Grandparents Park Fishing Clinics (June 20, July 18)
- Volunteer Lab days at SCDNR’s Parker Annex Archaeology Center are canceled until further notice.
- Bat netting is canceled until further notice.
- All Trailer and Take One Make One (TOMO) events are canceled until further notice.
Following are SCDNR-related closures:
- All secondary roads on Jocassee Gorges were closed May 11 in accordance with the normal road management schedule. Secondary roads will reopen Sept. 15.
- The St. Stephen’s Fish Lift (Shad cam available)
- All SCDNR freshwater fish hatcheries (still operational, but closed to public)
- SCDNR offices statewide currently do not allow in-person transactions. All services can be completed online, by phone or U.S. mail.
- U.S. Department of Energy has closed Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve in Aiken County is closed until further notice.
- Duke Energy has closed Bad Creek Hydro Project.
SCDNR urges all customers to utilize online resources for the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses, as well as renewal of boat registrations.
At this time, COVID-19 has not impacted season dates or regulations of upcoming hunting or fishing seasons.
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Rembert C. Dennis Building
1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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