Slip into island time as you hop among the
Abacos archipelago. A favorite with sailors
for many years; the sheltered sailing,
sandy beaches and inviting waters make
the Bahamas a must for 2008.
Sunsail’s new base is located at Marsh
Harbor, the center of the Abacos, and is
perfectly placed to explore the surrounding
hot spots. Head straight over to Hope Town,
home to the famous striped lighthouse and
enjoy a cocktail as you watch the sun set
over Elbow Cay, also a great spot to snorkel.
Great Guana Cay to the north is another stunning
snorkeling spot not to be missed.
If your interested in history, New Plymouth
on Green Turtle Cay is a New-England style
village with pastel clad board homes, a museum
and sculpture gardens. Explore the islands
to the north of the base and be sure to stop
off at Treasure Cay – one of the National
Geographic’s top 10 beaches.
Heading south from Marsh Harbor, Pelican
Cays National Park is a spectacular stop
off. Home to an underwater adventure, it’s
one of the most popular snorkeling and dive
spots in the area. Sandy Cay Island is featured
as the backdrop to ‘Gilligan’s
Island’ and is ideal for a peaceful
picnic. Once you’ve sailed the Abacos
you’ll understand why these islands
just off the coast of Florida are loved by
sailors the world over.
- Shower
and toilet facilities
- Laundry
facilities
- Bars
and resturants
- Hotels
- Selection
of shops
- Bank
- Tidal range - up to 3.5ft
- Line-of-sight sailing with gentle trade
winds
- Winter - NE, 5-20 knots
Level
1: Handling a yacht under motor,
basic wind awareness, mooring and anchoring
skills and/or flotilla course at a Sunsail
Club or Sailing School.
Level
2: Handling a yacht under sail,
reefing, reading a chart, line of sight
navigation, competent at bows to and
stern to mooring.
- Sunsail Base: Marsh Harbour, Bahamas
- Currency:
Bahamian Dollar, US Dollar also accepted
- Language: English
- Departure
day: Saturday
- Departure airport: London
Heathrow
- Destination airport: Nassua, with
onward connecting flights to Marsh Harbour.
- Flight
time: approx 8 hours
- Transfer time: 15 mins
- Little
Abaco Island (1 hour drive)
- Treasure Cay
(30 minute drive) and other
surrounding areas.
- Dolphin Reseach station (2 hours drive)
- Diving
- Fishing
- Kayaking
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