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Re: Bahamas Bareboating?
[Re: Schwendy]
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12/06/2016 10:02 PM
12/06/2016 10:02 PM
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Posts: 1,219 JAX
jphart
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Abacos = Skinny water, less wind for us sailors, but as you are a stink potter, Not much of a bother for you!
Good variety of destinations, easy anchoring, ok flights, less expensive moorings than BVI. Equally good provisioning. Friendly folks in both destinations.
We enjoyed Abacos, but one and done is enough for us. BVI = Four and more to go.
JPH I spent my money on booze, broads, and boats...the rest I wasted.
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Re: Bahamas Bareboating?
[Re: Schwendy]
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12/07/2016 01:16 PM
12/07/2016 01:16 PM
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 483 Austin, TX
TackingAg
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I posted a "BVI and Abacos Comparison" report on TTOL following our charter in March 2015. You can find it here... BVI and Abacos Comparisons Our family video from that trip can be viewed at Abacos Youtube Video For we BVI-lovers, I'd still consider going back to the Abacos for the water. Damn, that water is beautiful. Also amazing coral (Sandy Cay). I also still stay in touch with the team at Cruise Abacos and have become facebook friends with them and often exchange messages. Great team and you would not go wrong with them. Shout if I can help with any questions. Have fun!
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Re: Bahamas Bareboating?
[Re: TackingAg]
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12/07/2016 07:18 PM
12/07/2016 07:18 PM
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,229 Somewhere out there
kneafseym
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We did the Exumas (I know you asked about Abacos) 2 years ago for 6 weeks and it is so much prettier than BVI, the water and beaches. But it is a whole lot more effort due to tide, current and shallows. Would I do it again, in a heartbeat. But it took us about 3 weeks to figure the place out, 1 week would not have been as much fun as our stress level was much higher due to the tide, current and shallows.
Many of my cruising friends go to the Abacos every Winter and love it more than BVI.
Mike
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Re: Bahamas Bareboating?
[Re: Schwendy]
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12/08/2016 09:10 PM
12/08/2016 09:10 PM
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jphart
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http://abacoforum.comGood resource I used for planning
JPH I spent my money on booze, broads, and boats...the rest I wasted.
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Re: Bahamas Bareboating?
[Re: Schwendy]
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12/08/2016 09:13 PM
12/08/2016 09:13 PM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 83,601 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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Surprised that Eva hasn't weighed in on this topic, but she must be busy. Suggest you send her a PM..
Carol Hill
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Re: Bahamas Bareboating?
[Re: Twanger]
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01/19/2017 09:56 PM
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jphart
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Moorings Sunsaill combined base in Marsh Harbour. First class, Nice facility. Good provisioning, easy distances, plenty to do. Again, abacos forum is a good resource.
JPH I spent my money on booze, broads, and boats...the rest I wasted.
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