Due to the shallow nature of these waters it is extremely important that close attention is paid to the tide while underway as well as entering and departing harbours. To the south, the next inhabited islands are spanish cay and green turtle cay, with its settlement of new plymouth, great. The pace is decidedly and intentionally slower here than in nassau or freeport, with the main attractions being the crystalclear waters and secluded beaches of the atlantic ocean and the sea of abaco. They comprise the main islands of great abaco and little abaco, along with smaller barrier cays. The books can be sent to bahamas, usa, canada and europe. We may have only traveled a couple of hundred miles, but the sea of abaco is a place where time stops, or at least moves really slowly, so life changesentirely. I have learnt, or been reminded of, much from reading this book a couple of times. Dodge bahamas cruising guides cruising guide to abaco, bahamas 2019 spiral annual chartlets and info tidbits.
To make navigation easy there is an outstanding set of gps waypoints you can use with the boats plotter. The abacos is a great place for bahamas exploration. The abaco regatta is a time for serious sailors to combine work and pleasure, and for visitors to experience the best week of the summer in the beautiful islands of the abacos. This 30th edition of the only annually updated cruising guide to abaco includes two new charts this year and updates for 17 of the navigational charts and marina maps in the book. Some of the important aspects you might need to consider when planning your sailing trip to the island include weather, hurricanes and sailing seasons. Cruising guide to abaco, bahamas 2019 by dodge, steve. The bahamas is a sailing paradise, a yearround sailing destination offering easy lineofsight navigation, sheltered anchorages and shallow, clear water. Today, were pleased to update our friends on our progress. Please note that the delphi club does not have a stock of books and is. The steve dodge 2019 cruising guide to abaco is his best yet. The other format of the cruising guide to abaco, bahamas. Cpt ray was the perfect host, captain and ambassador for the abacos. Top cruising guides for the bahamas practical sailor. One thing you have to know right away about the sea of.
Due to the shallow nature of these waters it is extremely important that close attention is paid to the tide while underway as. When the winds blow, we sail and if they are blowing a little too much, we work and tend to the sailboat. Our experience in the southern abacos was incredible and we highly recommend visiting for anyone interested in having their own bahamas vacation. It links to almost everything you need in the bahamas in the caribbean. If youre planning to sail to the abacos with your own yacht or a private charter from the mainland, then the perfect departure point can be miami, florida. The abacos, a string of quiet bahamian islands, are located 186 miles east of palm beach, florida and just to the northwest of eleuthera. Books by steve dodge author of the cruising guide to. The crusing guide to abaco bahamas is a must have cruising to the abaco. The 15 best things to do in great abaco island 2020 with. Itineraries for the abacos, eleuthera and the exumas. A haven for sailors and sports fishermen, the abacos see regular visitors from neighboring florida since its an easy weekend getaway, and has become increasingly popular for those on a winter long hiatus. The abacos the abacos are a 120 mile long chain of islands in the northern bahamas. Lauderdale, florida, we landed in marsh harbour on great abaco island. The pace is decidedly and intentionally slower here than in nassau or freeport, with the main attractions being the crystalclear waters and secluded beaches of the atlantic ocean and the sea.
The cays are mostly green with mangroves and whitesand beaches. Publication of this 31st annual edition of the cruising guide to abaco, bahamas was delayed because of hurricane dorian which struck abaco on 1 september 2019 and the need to resurvey parts of the sea of abaco to make certain of the accuracy of our charts and suggested course lines. People we found the bahamians extremely friendly, helpful and joyful. Sailing north, the end of the abacos gone with the wynns. The abaco islands lie in the northern bahamas, 180 miles off the south florida coast. They will be collected together under the books etc menu as the series expands. Plus theres lots of dockage and mooring balls, both conspicuously absent in the exumas.
Please note that the delphi club does not have a stock of books and is not directly involved with this fundraiser. The cruising guide to abaco is a wonderful help on board as well as for planning a sailing trip in the abacos. Cruising in the abacos, bahamas shakedown recap now that weve finished a whole slew of posts telling you about our adventures taking our newtous sailboat down to the abacos, bahamas, i thought i would do a little recap of our monthlong shakedown cruise. Its 66 detailed fullcolor charts contain extremely accurate data which is based on independent surveys personally conducted by the author using a computer hydrographic system. First up, we stopped at mermaids reef which turned into one of the coolest snorkeling experiences any of us ever had. Aug 23, 2016 the abacos busy season is in late spring and summer, completely avoiding the northers that blow through in the winter and early spring, although summer thunderstorms can be nasty.
Snorkel in the company of turtles and tropical fish, dive sunken shipwrecks, relax on clean white sand and witness breathtaking scenery from your deck. Every island, every anchorage, every walk, every dive, every animal, every regulation, every. The abacos our road to recovery a 120mile chain of islands and cays dotted by mangroves and white sand beaches, the abacos is on the road to recovery after the effects of hurricane dorian last year. The abaco islands consist of two slender, long islands little abaco and great abaco, which are connected by a small bridge, and dozens of smaller cays, islets and mangrove hammocks. Jan 14, 2018 well, any time of the year is really the best time to sail in the abacos but the amount of fun and convenience youll enjoy will depend on a number of factors.
It is a welcome addition to the relatively sparse avian literature for the bahamas, a prime birding region that is home. One of the best things about traveling in the bahamas and there are many, is the sheer number of islands. Bahamas is all about the water, so make sure you have a few things on board to enjoy it. Looking for exceptional deals on abaco islands vacation packages. Walkers cay, at the top of the abacos, is about 55 mi northeast of west end at the tip of grand bahama island, and its also a 55mi crossing from palm beach. Cruising guide to abaco, bahamas 2019 by dodge, steve the. A copy of the tidal charts is provided in the clients charter folder at the base. The lure of the turquoise water of the abacos is irresistible. We start our trek north and find some new gems along the way. Theres usually a 48hour window period of wellpredicted weather that can allow sailors to cruise safely into the bahamas. Its a groove thats easy to settle into because we follow mother natures lead. Cruising bahamas by nautical publications, paperback. See you tomorrow for a two ingredient mango ice cream and some fun health facts about my favorite fruit. From islandlong stretches to strips as short as your boat, with powderwhite to pink to.
A boaters guide to cruising the bahamas boatus magazine. Blustery winds, speedy sailing, and aquamarine water make for a perfect bahamas charter. This time we will explore the abacos, the chain of islands and cays in the far northeastern portion of the bahamian archipelago. At one point in time, they considered having cruise ships visit great guana cay but that came to a halt due to the conditions of the whale cut passage. The abaco islands and their cays have been called out islands, family islands and friendly islands. The book also includes recent color aerial photographs of all principal harbours and a proven system of gps waypoints. Hotels and flights book fast, so dont miss your chance to take a flight to the abacos for regatta time in abacos. The abacos great and little abaco, and their offshore cays are one of the jewels of the bahamas. Hope town is the end of the abacos for us or at least as far south as we are going to make it.
Cruising bahamas includes a code to download the free app which sits on your phone or tablet or computer. Helpful, informative narrative combined with photographs, charts and sketches that bring the book alive, and make this the most useful of the abaco guides. They are books that may be of interest to readers of this sort of blog. But there is a lot more to the abacos than this iconic destination, and over the years weve had the good fortune to visit many of these charming islands. Rather than return to his usual bahamian haunts, a sailor veers north after crossing the gulf stream and finds new adventures amid the abaco islands. Our day trips can be any one of the destinations below, or just an exciting full day of sailing. Cruise abaco marsh harbour 2020 all you need to know. The book also includes recent color aerial photographs of all principal harbours. Today, i am at the farthest point north in little abaco a jut of sand, rock and coppice near the township of crown haven. The most comprehensive guide ever written covering the entire abaco chain as well as the grand bahama region, and the bight of abaco.
After seven months in vancouver, at the end of january we returned to freeport to begin our second cruise in the bahamas. While it is often considered more civilized than other areas, its been affected less from tourism. Thomas groupebeneteau announces reopening of south carolina production facility learning how to sail 101 five questions. Were moving further along in the abacos and it feels like were settling into the rhythm of cruising life aboard curiosity. Download cruising guide to the abacos and the northern bahamas ebook online. Marinas, protected anchorages with good holding, shopping, good drinking water, restaurants, and small hotels make the area especially inviting. This allows you to island hop and visit many remote islands in a short period of time. The archipelago contains over 700 islands, all unique, beautiful, and cruiseable in their own right. The accurate easytoread color charts are based on original hydrographic research and local knowledge.
Cruising guide to abaco bahamas 2019 maryland nautical. Back to the bahamas the abacos posted by johnandria on february 17, 2015 after seven months in vancouver, at the end of january we returned to freeport to begin our second cruise in the bahamas. Publication of this 31st annual edition of the cruising guide to abaco, bahamas was delayed because of hurricane dorian which struck abaco on 1 september 2019 and the need to resurvey parts of the sea of abaco to make certain of the accuracy. This twentysecond edition of the only annually updated cruising guide to abaco includes significant updates for 24 of the 64 navigational charts and marina maps in the book. Next week im going to share my top 10 things to do in the abacos bahamas, so you can plan your next trip or just come along for mine. The abacos travel guide expert picks for your vacation. We took our boat on the very long journey from elbow cay to. The book also includes recent colour aerial photographs of all principal harbours. But its the abacos, a 120mile sprawling island chain that stands out as a cruisers paradise. Top new releases deals in books school books textbooks books outlet. It has all the necessary charts for approach planning and nice aerial images showing the way to anchorages. In the abacos, you can truly experience the freedom of sailing and cruising.
For any other destination, please contact me before you make a donation. Steve dodge has 41 books on goodreads with 64 ratings. Two of us concurrently finished our asa 103104114 while the rest enjoyed a perfect week in the sea of abaco. Download cruising guide to the abacos and the northern bahamas.
The cruising guide to abaco, bahamas 2020 landfall navigation. This muchloved out island is hard at work restoring its breathtaking natural beauty. Enjoy azure seas and secluded villages as you sail and explore the popular destination of abaco island in the bahamas. The abaco islands consist of limestone with some elevation and are protected on the ocean side by the third largest barrier reef in the world. The northernmost are walkers cay, and its sister island grand cay. Books by steve dodge author of the cruising guide to abaco. The primary focus of these publications are the charts. Explore the abacos with an island hop in the bahamas. On my first two trips to the abacos i heard myths of swimming pigs, but never made the trip. Marinas and services for yachters range from rugged and rustic to hightech facilities, but are mostly the latter.
Good seamanship is no accident how to select a marine stove matt rutherfords arctic research dreams five questions with hylas yachts andy huang read those marine diesel smoke signals five questions with carolyn and capn fatty goodlander new charter options in st. The 15 best things to do in great abaco island 2020. Harris the rage is on, terry, the abacos dream yacht charters base manager warned us. The sea of abaco offer unique supreme cruising grounds due to the protected waters and the close proximity of the many outlaying cays.
Mar 23, 2017 our experience in the southern abacos was incredible and we highly recommend visiting for anyone interested in having their own bahamas vacation. A 120mile chain of islands and cays dotted by mangroves and white sand beaches, the abacos is on the road to recovery after the effects of hurricane dorian last year. Dont leave your cruise to chance take advantage of joes 4 decades of bahamas cruising experience. Hope town is the end of the abacos for us, but why are we sailing north. The abacos travel out islands, the bahamas lonely planet. It was worth every penny because it made the sea of abacos our playground for the long weekend. Jul 19, 2018 view the cruising guide to abaco, bahamas. White sound press sent us the cruising guide to abaco bahamas by. Steve dodges most popular book is the cruising guide to abaco, bahamas. The short answer is were on a schedule and oh baby, do we hate schedules. Marsh harbour, the third largest city in the country, offers all the amenities you might. Apr 17, 2014 but there is a lot more to the abacos than this iconic destination, and over the years weve had the good fortune to visit many of these charming islands. After not having a boat or golf cart on our first trip to the abacos bahamas, we decided to rent both this time.
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