Grand Bahama
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Historic and background details.
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Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
- West to East
- East to West
Islands
- Pederson's Cay - Pederson's Cay is a national park. Small boats (draft <2' may pull into the north side of the island. The island is a rookery for terns in the summer.
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Entrance
See Bahamas
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Old Bahama Bay Marina (West End)
- Port Lucaya (Freeport)
- Grand Bahama Yacht Club
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
- Bell Channel waterway offers a few places to anchor in some of the basins to the east of the channel.
- Grand Lucayan Waterway - There are a few spots to anchor in basins on this waterway that goes from the south shore to the bank on the north shore. There is a bridge in the middle of it, so only small powerboats may travel all the way through it.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Marine stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
- Dolly Madison - A department store with marine and hardware supplies.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
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External Links
Links to relevant websites.
Comments
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