The Watch – March 27, 2020
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Bahamas Chatter: Bahamas Immigration Update
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: Bahamas Immigration Update
Bahamas Immigration UpdatePosted: 27 Mar 2020 10:55 AM PDT
OFFICIAL REPORT FROM BIMINI IMMIGRATION
March 27, 20
We just spoke with an officer at the Bahamas Office of Immigration in Bimini. He told us, “The entire Bahamas is in LOCKDOWN.” Here is the policy for cruising yachts:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE. SOCIAL DISTANCING IS MANDATORY.
ON A BOAT IN BAHAMAS NOW: If you are in the Bahamas with a cruising permit, you are allowed to stay in the country until your visa expires. However, in a community such as Bimini, you are encouraged to stay on your boat except for going ashore for necessities like food and fuel or medical assistance. If you are out after the 9 p.m. all-Bahamas curfew, the police can arrest you.
ON A BOAT DESIRING TO GO TO THE BAHAMAS: You will not be allowed to clear Customs and Immigration, nor will you be allowed ashore. You will be refused entry into the country. You will be given the opportunity to get fuel and food and will be turned back to the U.S.
CLOSED: Bars, liquor stores, some marinas, some restaurants (call ahead). The official said it is “almost martial law.”
OPEN: Essential government services such as hospitals, clinics, police, customs/immigration offices.
For the latest updates, Please check with Bahamas.gov or search the Internet for articles in the Nassau Guardian or Tribune.
Wishing you safe and healthy cruising,
Sara and Monty Lewis
Explorer Chartbooks
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Public Boat Ramps Closed, Sarasota Area, FL
Following marina and ramp closures on the Florida east coast, west coast begins shutting down public boat ramps. See Closures and Miami-Dade.
Manatee County, Longboat Key shut down public boat ramps
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Bahamas Now Closed as of March 24 plus 3/27 Official Report
Prime Minister Minnis unveiled a ‘shelter in place’ order that will effect the closure of roads to non-essential travel, and a total restriction on social activities March 24 at 9am. Our thanks to Sara and Monty Lewis of Explorer Chartbooks for the latest update.
24-HOUR LOCKDOWN: PM announces border shutdown, expanded COVID-19 emergency powers
Eye Witness NewsOFFICIAL REPORT FROM BIMINI IMMIGRATION
March 27, 2020
We just spoke with an officer at the Bahamas Office of Immigration in Bimini. He told us, “The entire Bahamas is in LOCKDOWN.” Here is the policy for cruising yachts:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:
STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE. SOCIAL DISTANCING IS MANDATORY.
ON A BOAT IN BAHAMAS NOW: If you are in the Bahamas with a cruising permit, you are allowed to stay in the country until your visa expires. However, in a community such as Bimini, you are encouraged to stay on your boat except for going ashore for necessities like food and fuel or medical assistance. If you are out after the 9 p.m. all-Bahamas curfew, the police can arrest you.
ON A BOAT DESIRING TO GO TO THE BAHAMAS: You will not be allowed to clear Customs and Immigration, nor will you be allowed ashore. You will be refused entry into the country. You will be given the opportunity to get fuel and food and will be turned back to the U.S.
CLOSED: Bars, liquor stores, some marinas, some restaurants (call ahead). The official said it is “almost martial law.”
OPEN: Essential government services such as hospitals, clinics, police, customs/immigration offices.
For the latest updates, Please check with Bahamas.gov or search the Internet for articles in the Nassau Guardian or Tribune.
Sara and Monty Lewis
Explorer Chartbooks
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- Reply to David
This is getting confusing. Do we hunker down? An we still leave to get back to the states,
Signed. Confused
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Report from Royal Marsh Yacht Harbour, Abacos, Bahamas
Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club is a premier marina in the Abacos and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
Today [3/24/20] Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced a 24 hour curfew and border shutdown. See Bahamas Lockdown. If you are already in the islands, be prepared to take care of yourself. You may not be welcomed at the next port.
On to the good news… Green Turtle Club has reopened, has water and electric on the docks, and has opened their restaurant. Of course, COVID19 may be impacting their services. Be sure to call ahead before planning to go there. I have seen pictures of a load of supplies on Guana Cay for rebuilding the docks at Orchid Bay Marina. Grabbers has cleared away all the debris and is open and serving food. There are pictures on the internet that show the rebuilding that is going on at Nippers. For an up to date list of what’s open in Abaco be sure to visit The Little House by the Ferry ( https://littlehousebytheferry.com/ ). The message is that the people of the Abacos are trying hard to rebuild and welcome us back. Please support them whenever you can.RMHYC was able to donate $3000 each to Samaritan’s Purse, Water Mission, All Hands and Hearts and World Central Kitchen. They are all very appreciative.
Scott Coles
Commodore
Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht ClubMakers Air, Premiere Air Service for the Bahamas
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Makers Air is available to take you home. Our fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans and dedicated crew are ready to fly you wherever you need to go.With various options such as Scheduled Flights, Shared Charters, and Private Charters, our reservations team is standing by to assist with your travel needs.Click our Take Me Home form and one of our agents will immediately contact you.Trust Makers to take you home.Makers Air | Hangar 19, 2331 NW 55th Court, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Be the first to comment!
Slip Availability, Albemarle Plantation Marina, Albemarle Sound, NC
Albemarle Plantation Marina, a port on the Albemarle Loop, both CRUISERS NET SPONSORs, is located just off the AICW on the northern shores of Albemarle Sound on Yeopim River/Creek.
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Albemarle Plantation Marina
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Keep Our Ramps Open! MIATC, Martin County, FL
At the intersection of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Okeechobee Waterway, Martin County, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is home to Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast and a hub of boating activity and events of interest to boaters.
To the Martin County Boating Community:We want to keep our ramps, sandbars, and marinas OPEN. Let’s follow the social distancing guidelines that have been set in place. For example: keep boats 6’-10’ apart at the sandbar, no groups of 10 or more people who aren’t 6’ apart, and no big parties on boats tied together.Let’s be kind to one another and keep our unique Martin County lifestyle afloat during this difficult time. We have outstanding leadership in Martin County doing everything they can to keep our way of life open for business, let’s do our part to insure we keep it that way!Visit the MIATC website homepage for information on programs available for you and your employees.Comments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to Scott
This is an absolitely foolhardy idea and the MIATC should know better. It has been shown over and over that people don't control themselves especially weekend party boaters. The closure of ramps and marinas in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties was due to the poor behaviour of boaters AFTER they had been asked to do the same thing without avail. It's sad to say but if you truly wanted to help stop this virus, you would be requesting the closures to help protect people from themselves.
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Bahamas Chatter: All ports of entry are closed to pleasure yachts
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: All ports of entry are closed to pleasure yachts
All ports of entry are closed to pleasure yachtsPosted: 24 Mar 2020 06:04 AM PDT
The Prime Minister of The Bahamas has declared that: “All seaports also will be closed to regional and international seafaring and private boating; and no visitor is permitted to enter and disembark for any reason, including transmitting through The Bahamas.”
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