New to the Bahamas

Summer Wind · 08-01-2008, 14:18

Hello everyone. What a great idea this forum is! I just found it today..obviously. I am not only a new captain, but I am new to the Bahamas. Any advise on good places to take my boss? I am on New Providence Island and usually we'll only have 3-4 days to travel.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Christine

Inkwell · 08-01-2008, 19:22

Welcome, Christine. Find a Steve Dodge guide. Can't go wrong. Have fun.

CSY Man · 08-01-2008, 19:52

Quote:

I am not only a new captain, but I am new to the Bahamas.

New captain? Recent upgrade to the rank of captain from chief or first mate?
Or you mean new to boating and/or sailing?

slomotion · 09-01-2008, 12:40

You're close to the Berry Islands, Abacos, Exumas, and even Eleuthera, but with only 3 or 4 days at a shot ....... Anyway, Inkwell is right - you need a good cruising guide(s) and you will have a blast. These are some of the most spectacular waters in the world.

Lynx · 09-01-2008, 14:26

The Bahamas has a lot of different things to offer. Get a(several) guides and see what he would like to do?

SkiprJohn · 09-01-2008, 19:13

Aloha Captain Christine,
Welcome aboard!! I can't help you a bit with your questions about the Bahamas but I hope all your questions will be answered by others here on the forum.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

Summer Wind · 09-01-2008, 20:48

Hey all. Thanks for the replies. I know the Bahamas are not the best place for such a short period of time..I am a new captain on this 52' sloop and I just want to make the best of the owners' time while he's here.
I think the Exumas are the best bet, especially if he can fly in or out of Highbourne Cay. We'll see.
If anyone has questions about phones here....I can now answer every one..

Cheers,
Christine

camaraderie · 10-01-2008, 11:54

Christine...if you are headed to the Exumas for a short stay...2 things spring to mind:
1. Visit the Exumas Land Sea Park
2. Visit Staniel Cay and the Thunderball Grotto

Summer Wind · 13-01-2008, 13:24

Thanks Camaraderie. Will look into that.

08-01-2008, 14:18	#1
Summer Wind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Currently the Bahamas Boat: Summer Wind, 52' Hinckley Posts: 3	New to the Bahamas Hello everyone. What a great idea this forum is! I just found it today..obviously. I am not only a new captain, but I am new to the Bahamas. Any advise on good places to take my boss? I am on New Providence Island and usually we'll only have 3-4 days to travel. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Christine

09-01-2008, 20:48	#7
Summer Wind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Currently the Bahamas Boat: Summer Wind, 52' Hinckley Posts: 3	Bahamas Hey all. Thanks for the replies. I know the Bahamas are not the best place for such a short period of time..I am a new captain on this 52' sloop and I just want to make the best of the owners' time while he's here. I think the Exumas are the best bet, especially if he can fly in or out of Highbourne Cay. We'll see. If anyone has questions about phones here....I can now answer every one.. Cheers, Christine

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08-01-2008, 19:22	#2
Inkwell Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Simons Island, Ga. Boat: Hunter Legend 37.5 1993 Posts: 52	Welcome, Christine. Find a Steve Dodge guide. Can't go wrong. Have fun.

09-01-2008, 12:40	#4
slomotion Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 556	You're close to the Berry Islands, Abacos, Exumas, and even Eleuthera, but with only 3 or 4 days at a shot ....... Anyway, Inkwell is right - you need a good cruising guide(s) and you will have a blast. These are some of the most spectacular waters in the world.

09-01-2008, 14:26	#5
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Boat: MacGregor 26M Lynx Posts: 350	The Bahamas has a lot of different things to offer. Get a(several) guides and see what he would like to do?

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SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,922	Aloha Captain Christine, Welcome aboard!! I can't help you a bit with your questions about the Bahamas but I hope all your questions will be answered by others here on the forum. Kind Regards, JohnL

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camaraderie Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Coast Posts: 645	Christine...if you are headed to the Exumas for a short stay...2 things spring to mind: 1. Visit the Exumas Land Sea Park 2. Visit Staniel Cay and the Thunderball Grotto

13-01-2008, 13:24	#9
Summer Wind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Currently the Bahamas Boat: Summer Wind, 52' Hinckley Posts: 3	Thanks Camaraderie. Will look into that.