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10 Things You May Not Know about Bahamas Independence Day

Thanks to Graham Real Estate for sending this link:

https://grahamrealestate.com/blog/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-bahamian-independence

NEW RESCUE SERVICE FOR BAHAMAS

TROPIC AIR RESCUE continues to serve its members. On a recent day we responded to two separate calls for help from members. Both missions we sucessfully completed with delivery of both patients to Florida hospitals. Thank you to our members for your continued support. If you are not a member please join us. Membership supports our mission to

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Bahamas Election Day

Results of the election in the Bahamas;

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/13/philip-davis-and-progressive-liberal-party-win-general-election-in-bahamas

www.bahamasmarinas.com

Boating flings are the Bahamian equivalent of a road trip. A lead boat pilots the way for a caravan of boaters across the Gulf Stream to The Bahamas.

BAHAMAS BOATING FLINGS

The Bahamas Boating Flings are like road trips but with lots and lots of water…and boats. A lead boat breaks the waves for the caravan of participants and a sweep at the rear of the flotilla ensures that no one gets left behind. Time on island is unstructured to allow freedom to fish, dive, explore or laze in the sun as preferred.

·       June 4-7 – Grand Bahama Island at Grand Bahama Yacht Club

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CLASS A

1. New Legend, Long Island, David Knowles

2. Tida Wave, Staniel Cay, Exuma, Brooks Miller

3. Running Tide, Long Island, Stefan Knowles

CLASS B

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BAHAMAS INTER-ISLAND FERRIES

It's easier than it used to be to get from one island to another or to bring guests in to where you are. Consider using an inter-island ferry for convenience. Here are some options:

NEAR BAHAMAS

(Originally posted September 16, 2025)

Adolpha Maritime Group Bahamas has begun a five-year project to renew the marine aids to navigation in Bahamas waters. Notices to Mariners attached describing aids that have already been restored.

(Originally posted March 7, 2024)

Effective From Feb 13th, 2024 (Until Further Notice)

The Moriah Harbour Cay National Park was designated in 2002 and is managed by the Bahamas National Trust (BNT). The BNT is a Bahamian non-profit organization mandated by law to conserve and protect the national parks of The Bahamas. The western boundary of Moriah Harbour Cay National Park runs from the Cottage on Great Exuma just west of Crab Cay, approximately 3.5 nautical miles into Exuma Sound. The park’s Eastern boundary runs from Forbes Hill Beach just east of Pigeon Cay, approximately three (3) nautical miles to sea. A map of the park boundaries can be found on the Moriah Harbour Cay National Park webpage.

While you are within the boundaries of this beautiful park, please enjoy yourself, but do obey the park rules and regulations. The BNT is in the process of zoning the park for specified uses. Until…