The Bahamas Yacht Charter
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Weather Conditions
Bahamas Climate
Sailing Grounds and Conditions
Sailing recommendations are covered in your chart briefing upon check-in. Weather permitting, your sailing grounds in the Abacos are limited to the Sea of Abaco, including Great Abaco and numerous cays to the East. Travel past Whale Cay may be approved by very experienced captains by the base in the summer and with a waiver signature (a two-week charter-minimum is recommended). Boats are not allowed north of Whale Cay during the winter without a hired captain. Other times of the year, permission will be granted based on weather.
Navigare cannot answer chase calls outside of the standard sailing grounds.
The sea of Abaco often presents very shallow waters and hazardous offshore reefs; please be mindful of the tide at all times (tidal range up to 4 feet), particularly when navigating shallow cays and at anchor. Also be aware of dangerous offshore reefs.
Sailing License
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Sailing in Bahamas - Itineraries
Sail away to beautiful Bahamas in one of our amazing iteneraries.
Bahamas Base - Navigare Yachting
Navigare Yachting, The Bahamas
Conch Inn Marina
700 Bay St, Marsh Harbour
Abaco, The Bahamas
Mobile: +1 242 818 4298
Mauro Iachelli - Base Manager
Mobile: +1 242 818 8138
E-mail: mauro@navigare-yachting.com
7 DAYS - Itinerary 1
Discover the boat building capital of The Bahamas. The Albury family (who operate the Albury Ferry service) are still in the boat building business today. Joe Albury builds handcrafted boats from his workshop.
- Albury’s Sail Shop a family owned business that has been in operation for three – generations on Man O War Cay. It is well- known for colorful fashionable items that are all made from sturdy canvas fabric, traditionally used for sails.
- Man - O - War Heritage Museum located in a small wooden home built in the 1800’S. On display are archival records, artifacts and historical materials relating to their boat building legacy.
- Joe’s Studio & Emporium specialize in hand made wooden boat models and a variety of souvenirs. Joe is a recipient of the prestigious Cacique Award for outstanding work in Handicraft in The Bahamas.
- Albury’s Design, a 3rd generation woodworker specializing in wooden boat models
Beautiful beaches, a picturesque settlement, spectacular sunsets and world-class sailing are the highlights of Great Guana Cay. Nippers Beach Bar and Grill is a renowned beach hangout, particularly on Sundays when they have their pig roast buffet.
Home to a population of around 450, New Plymouth is the main settlement on the island where you will find the Albert Lowe Museum and Loyalist Heritage Sculpture Garden. Green Turtle Cay has some great diving and snorkeling sites along its outer reef. A fantastic base for discovering the Abacos unique marine life, it is within close proximity to the stingrays and sharks found at Manjack Cay as well as the swimming pigs of No Name Cay.
Tour New Plymouth historical village, a small, sleepy 18th century village by the sea, with several restaurants, galleries, and gift shops, a museum and a few historical sites. The architecture of the older homes that make up much of the village is largely unique to the Bahamas.
Adorned with a stunning three and half mile long white sand beach with a beautiful backdrop of turquoise blueocean. Treasure Cay is a small island resort destination with a full service marina, golf course, water sports and beach service.
Settled by British Loyalists in 1785, the quaint Hope Town has a unique history and picturesque architecture like no other in the Abaco. Overlooked by the red and white stripes of the Elbow Reef Lighthouse, Hope Town is best explored on foot.
Enjoy a secluded anchorage at Little Harbour surrounded by the natural bounty of the beach and the caves on the west shore. Other highlights include renown Pete’s pub and the Johnston’s foundry. Take a tour of Pete’s Pub Gallery and Bronze Sculpture Foundry, a classic beach restaurant/pub and only working sculpture foundry in the Bahamas. They are world famous for nature and oceanic inspired large sculptures, jewellery and much more.
Take a dip in the beautiful warm waters, while relaxing on the beach sip on a “blaster,” their house specialty drink, which has multiple rums, fruit juices and a secret ingredient that gives it a little extra spice. The waters of Little Harbour will bring you back to a time when The Bahamas remained an undiscovered paradise.
Elbow Cay is a 6 mile long island that is home to Hope Town. At the southern tip lies Tahiti Beach with a stunning sand bar which is accessible at low tide.
7 DAYS - Itinerary 2
The third largest settlement in The Bahamas, Marsh Harbour is the commercial hub for the Abacos. With an airport served by international flights and a ferry service which allows island hopping the Abacos Cays. Visit the Neem farm and the Abaco National Park which features blue holes and the Abaco Parrot.
Settled by British Loyalists in 1785, the quaint Hope Town has a unique history and picturesque architecture like no other in the Abaco. Overlooked by the red and white stripes of the Elbow Reef Lighthouse, Hope Town is best explored on foot.
Discover the boat building capital of The Bahamas. The Albury family (who operate the Albury Ferry service) are still in the boat building business today. Joe Albury builds handcrafted boats from his workshop.
- Albury’s Sail Shop a family owned business that has been in operation for three – generations on Man O War Cay. It is well- known for colorful fashionable items that are all made from sturdy canvas fabric, traditionally used for sails.
- Man - O - War Heritage Museum located in a small wooden home built in the 1800’S. On display are archival records, artifacts and historical materials relating to their boat building legacy.
- Joe’s Studio & Emporium specialize in hand made wooden boat models and a variety of souvenirs. Joe is a recipient of the prestigious Cacique Award for outstanding work in Handicraft in The Bahamas.
- Albury’s Design, a 3rd generation woodworker specializing in wooden boat models