We thought this was an interesting post from Blue Marlin Cove Marina on Grand Bahamas. Please let us know if this is more widespread than we think.
Thanks,
Monty and Sara
UPDATE FUEL!
With the high demand for fuel in the West end currently please know we continue to have replenishment loads weekly there may be a day delay from fuel suppliers as we do not have control over their delivery trucks.
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
US Embassy Warning on Tourists to Nassau
This from USA Today, June 16, 2026
"The US Embassy in Nassau warned American travelers to avoid jet ski rentals in the Bahamas following sexual assaults and accidents.
There is a "lack of enforcement of safety regulations in the Bahamas."
"Be wary of solicitations from operators, specifically in Nassau near the Cruise Port, Junkanoo Beach, Arawak Cay, and the islands east of Paradise Island.
Also a similar warning about "swimming risks related to jet skis and boating and beach safety. The Agency detailed the sexual assault reports and concerns over potentially unlicensed or uninsured operators, or those who ignore weather warnings and still take people out."
Bahamas are ridicoulously expensive and crime is out of control. Government controlled by drug money.
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
“SAVE YOUR LIFE”
Bahamas Election Day
Results of the election in 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
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
The northern formerly dredged channel, marked with buoys, is unreliable. The sand shoal on Henry Bank continues to be fluid.
If your vessel has any draft at all, you are best to use the Old Channel to the south where the range used to be. There are no markers remaining.
Explorer Charts BIM 1 (small-scale) in the Near Bahamas Chartbook, 12th edition, has changed several courses leading to the South Bimini waypoint. See screenshot. VPR required as you approach.
Senior Chief Tom’s advice on crossing the Gulf Stream:
1. Have access to current weather: internet(cell phone or hot spot) satellite (iridium go), winlink hf grib / Computer, Sirius wx via chart plotter. Time frontal passages and do not go if the wind is anywhere out of the north.
2. Plan on waiting on a weather window on BOTH SIDES of the stream.
3. Do not go on a schedule.
4. Buddy boat if possible.
5. Carry an EPIRB
Rule nr 1 in the Bahamas…. Call the day before and make sure fuel is available. Last month there were diesel and gas shortages in Staniel and places like Highborne and Norman’s had restricted fuel sales to marina guests only.