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Charter Sailing In The Bahamas For a truly memorable vacation, plan a trip to the Bahamas. Surround yourself with over 800 miles of beaches and crystal clear waters. This chain of islands offers a remarkable and treasured experience! The Abacos Sailors find a paradise among the Abacos, praised by experts as one of the best sailing locations in the Bahamas. A chain of islands in the Bahamas, the Abacos consists of two main islands that make up the mainland, Great Abaco and Little Abaco, and its own series of out islands and cays. Especially popular during the winter, the surrounding waters remain calm and clear throughout the year because of the many reefs. Fish and game animals abound, on and offshore. Perfect for island-hopping, plenty of cays flank Great Abaco and Little Abaco. Take a week sailing between places and visiting several in a day, a most enjoyable way to travel. Swim and explore at the beautiful, tranquil beaches, fish from just off Moraine Cay for lobsters and conch, explore the magnificent coral reefs, and play golf on Great Abaco, all in one day. Relax in the sun and enjoy the quietude, as many of these out islands have laws against loud motors or other disturbances. Most guests set sail from Great Abaco in Marsh Harbour, the Bahamas' third largest city and the Abacos' commercial center. Boaters consider this the easiest harbor to enter and exit. Others prefer to start out on Treasure Cay, due to its two hour proximity to Great Guana Cay in the north, a lovely secluded hideaway. Spend the night at one of the marinas that cater specially to charterers, and then travel on to Man-O-War and Elbow Cay, where grand coral reefs beg to be explored. Andros Andros, the largest island in the Bahamas, and mostly unexplored, offers a mysterious and compelling attraction to nature-lovers, fishing enthusiasts, and adventurers. Visit North Andros before you set sail, the most populated and developed area on the island. Nicholl's Town offers a variety of restaurants and shops, including places for fresh groceries in case you need some last-minute supplies. Cruise around to the northern tip of the island and see Morgan’s Bluff, where rumor has it that the infamous 17th century pirate Morgan buried his treasure. From there, visit places like Mangrove Cay and Congo Cay. Nassau lies only five hours away, if you want to sample the hustle and bustle of this popular Bahamas location. The Exumas The chain of cays that make up the Exumas greets vacationers with the most beautiful sight in this area of the Bahamas. Numerous unnamed beaches await, luring sailors with pristine pink-hued sand and turquoise waters. Tropical greenery abounds, consisting of century-old trees and exotic flowers. Little Exuma and Great Exuma make up the north and south majorities of this chain. Secluded, romantic beaches abound all around Little Exuma, great for diving and snorkeling. A sailor's dream, this cay offers coral reefs and multiple unexplored grottos and beaches. Sail to virtually deserted areas such as Norman Cay and Hawksbill Cay and have the time of your life just strolling the lovely beaches and watching the sunset. |
