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Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
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01/18/2013 02:09 PM
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I've seen posts questioning the availability of charters in the Bahamas. I've come across this newly available cat - a Leopard 46 - Island Girl I don't have any connection to this boat - it's just an interesting alternative for those looking to charter at a new location. Plus, the rates look pretty good!
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
[Re: tradewinds]
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01/19/2013 01:44 PM
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tradewinds said: Very cool! A boat trip in the Exumas is on our bucket list. Just gotta quit booking 3 trips at a time to the BVI <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> We might be there this May/June Chris <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
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02/25/2013 11:50 PM
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tradewinds said: Very cool! A boat trip in the Exumas is on our bucket list. Just gotta quit booking 3 trips at a time to the BVI <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Ours too...
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
[Re: Lcrich]
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03/08/2013 11:20 AM
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Contact us at dycharters@aol.com and we can help you find the right boat. Best regards Curt
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
[Re: Twanger]
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06/12/2013 04:14 PM
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We took Karenmmc's advice and have recently returned from a charter aboard Island Girl in the Exumas. What a beautiful boat and talk about amazing cruising grounds. I have charted in the BVI's several times and have always loved it. My crew wanted to try something different and we had a great time. We did a one way from Georgetown up to Nassau over 10 days. (paid for 7 and got 10 days) I highly recommend checking out this cruising option.
John
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
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07/11/2013 08:24 PM
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I have been aboard Island Girl for about 3 weeks. The Exumas are NOT BVI. This area is much prettier. The colors of blue remind me of the Greens of Ireland.
The owner of the boat has a vested interest and turning this from a former charter boat to a proper boat. I am extremely happy with the condition of the boat especially considering there are not local resources for parts.
Some differences from BVI. You have to deal with tide and current, you cant just float off the boat and drink cocktails like in BVI. There isn't much snorkeling here due to the sand. There isn't as much sailing either as everything is upwind or downwind. You also have to be very good at reading the water colors and can't be shy about cruising for hours with just 2 feet under your keel.
We went out to Long Island the other day and at Cape Santa Maria was one of the top beaches we have ever been on. Nothing matches it in BVI.
Provisioning here isn't as expensive as we thought, but there isn't the selection. Also there aren't the places to eat out and drink as there are in BVI. But when you eat out the prices are great.
We are here for another 2 weeks, feel free to ask me specific questions.
Mike
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
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07/12/2013 08:24 AM
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The Bahamas are roughly on the same lattitude as Miami--winter months can be chilly..
Carol Hill
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
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08/14/2013 08:18 AM
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Just booked Island Girl for a week charter in May 2014. We have chartered in the US/BVI many times, will be the first time for the Exumas! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Banana.gif" alt="" />
Cheers,
Sydney
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
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08/14/2013 11:55 AM
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Indeed!
Best snorkeling I ever did was in the Berry Islands?
Capndar Masters 50 GT Sail/Power/Towing 3rd generation sailor
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
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08/15/2013 08:26 AM
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One will be done, and the pictures will be amazing. One of the couples coming on the charter has an amazing travel blog. Here's the link, and I'll post another link after the trip. She has a few Trip Reports from the BVI and one when they came to Canada to visit...worth reading! http://vicki-h.travellerspoint.com/131/
Cheers,
Sydney
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
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08/18/2013 03:15 PM
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Amazing indeed! That chick can write, shoot pix, and edit extremely well. About the best I've seen in a long time. I'm hooked, and got it bookmarked!
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
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08/18/2013 03:23 PM
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Oops...that was me not signed in.
JPH I spent my money on booze, broads, and boats...the rest I wasted.
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
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08/20/2013 03:44 PM
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We sailed the Abacos twice in the last 6 months and we have cruised extensively thru the entire chain. It is a wonderful place but the time of year is critical.
Capt Doug Chef Wendy
Professional crew, yacht charter brokers, and all round nice fun people.
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
[Re: karenmmc]
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09/20/2013 03:11 PM
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Last year we found a French Canadian company out of Nassau that lets you go down to the Exumas. We have not booked anything with them but they have allot of boats: http://www.viyachts.com/bahamas-bareboats/index.phpPersonaly I like the 4600 if anyone charters it let me know how it goes. Tom
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Re: Bahamas catamaran charter based Georgetown, Exumas
[Re: MustangSally]
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10/12/2013 06:55 AM
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what do you find to be the best time of year for Bahamas? do you have a recommendation for by the cabin broker?
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