Orchid Bay Marina

The Abacos Charter Guide: Day 4, Great Guana Cay

Saturday we got up early and sailed to Great Guana Key. The sail from Manjack to GGC took about five hours. Upon entering the cove we picked up a mooring ($20 a day, a skiff comes around 8:30 am to collect cash). After packing for the beach we loaded up in the dinghy and headed for the public dock at …

Geat Guana Cay

The Abacos Charter Guide: Day 3, Manjack Cay

  Friday I woke up to this view from my cabin (left). After getting ready and eating some breakfast we set sail for Manjack. The sail took about 40 minutes. It was a beautiful sunny, cloudless day. While we sailed I read about the island. We anchored in a cove with a handful of other boats. From what I could …

The Abacos Charter Guide: Day 2, Noname Key & Green Turtle Cay

Noname Key Yesterday, after a great night’s sleep we got up early and set sail from Harbour View Marina to Noname Key. The sail was quite comfortable and the view was beautiful. We passed many other cruisers on our 4 1/2 hour journey to our destination. Once we found a spot to anchor, dropped the swim platform and prepared to …

The Abacos Map

The Abacos Charter Guide: Day 1

Day 1: Marsh Harbour Yesterday I landed at the charming Leonard M. Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbor, The Bahamas. The flight from Fort Lauderdale to Marsh Harbor only took about 40 minutes. After spending a few minutes at customs I stepped outside the airport and hopped in a taxi to Harbour View Marina. The ride took about 10 minutes …

No wind on an open sea

Boat Not Pointing? Tips For Light Air

One design classes have tested tuning guides created to make your boat sail its’ best. For boats that don’t have tuning guides, follow the tips below. You may want to consider the boat you are sailing. Is it heavy, slow and have a short draft? This combination could be what is effecting your ability to point. To get more power …

charter a sailboat in the abacos

ABACOS Charters Now Available! Book Yours Now!

We are now offering charters in the Abacos through June! We have three Jeanneau 44DS models and a Jeanneau 519 available for charter! More information and videos below! The charters will be offered out of Marsh Harbour in the Abacos Islands, Bahamas, starting later this year through winter. Much more info can be found on our website. Returning customers will qualify …