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More Bahamas Updates 6/25/20
Below is a link with information on COVID Protocols for those wishing to enter The Bahamas June 15 – 30. https://covid19.gov.bs/travel/ ...
katefears
Jun 25, 20202 min read
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More Updates from Abacos, Eleuthera and Long Island
Thanks to our friends in The Bahamas who are responding to our request for an update on their facilities and services. The picture gets...
katefears
Jun 8, 20203 min read
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Responses to Update Request from Bahamas Businesses
We at Explorer Chartbooks recently sent out a request for updates from Bahamian services and facilities. We are so pleased with the...
katefears
Jun 6, 20205 min read
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Update on Rubis Marine Fuel Stations
FROM RUBIS: Below you will find the updated locations for the marinas currently open: Abaco Marinas: Spanish Cay Treasure Cay Schooner...
katefears
Jun 6, 20201 min read
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Update from US Embassy in Nassau
Please click on the link below to find the June 2 update from the US Embassy in Nassau: https://bs.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy...
katefears
Jun 6, 20201 min read
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Walkers Cay is coming back!
Email Hello All, This is to let you know that Walkers Cay will be coming back and be the sportfish destination again for the Abacos! We...
katefears
Jun 5, 20201 min read
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Cruising Permit Update
CRUISING PERMIT UPDATE – from the Bahamas Customs Department: “Because of the Emergency Orders that are in place, any vessel in Bahamian...
katefears
May 5, 20201 min read
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Bahamas Protocols for Cruising Yachts
Here is the latest official proclamation from the Bahamas Government on Foreign Yachts in the Bahamas: GENERAL PROTOCOLS FOR BOATS,...
katefears
Apr 16, 20201 min read
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katefears
Apr 9, 20200 min read
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Returning to the US
From Chris Parker: We heard from a client who tried to clear into Miami Monday and was turned away, but we are not sure of the details....
katefears
Apr 8, 20201 min read
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Cruisers Going Ashore in the Bahamas
Warning from a fellow cruiser: To ALL CRUISERS TRANSITING The Bahamas: It has been reported from permanent residents in Eleuthera...
katefears
Apr 2, 20201 min read
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Electronic Explorer Charts
It has just come to our attention that there are a number of boats heading north from the Caribbean with no Explorer hard-copy charts...
katefears
Mar 20, 20201 min read
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Visual Piloting Rules must be used entering Bimini Harbour
Both red and green buoys are now missing at the entrance to Bimini Harbour. The shoal extending south from Entrance Point of North Bimini...
katefears
Feb 29, 20201 min read
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Navigational Hazard near the Berry Islands
A large excavator is now resting in approximately 3 meters of water, one and half miles south of the western tip of Little Stirrup Cay,...
katefears
Feb 26, 20201 min read
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New edition of Explorer Chartbook Far Bahamas
The new 7th edition of the Explorer Chartbook Far Bahamas and Turks and Caicos has gone to press. Check back here on the Chatter to see...
katefears
Feb 24, 20201 min read
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Update on Ocean Reef, Grand Bahama
Ocean Reef and Yacht Club, Freeport, Grand Bahama We here in Ocean Reef we were spared from big damage and flooding so we are in normal...
katefears
Jan 10, 20201 min read
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New Fees for Cruising Permit
As you prepare for a trip to The Bahamas, be aware of changes to the charges and length of stay given on your cruising permit. The new...
katefears
Oct 18, 20191 min read
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Continual shoaling at Bimini Harbour Entrance
The sand bar that extends south from North Bimini Entrance Point continues to move south, encroaching on the dredged channel east of the...
katefears
Apr 10, 20192 min read
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Bahamas Queen Conch at Risk
Bahamas cruisers are urged to be responsible in taking only the allowed numbers of conch and to help remedy the situation of the...
katefears
Jan 11, 20191 min read
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