Sailing Itinerary Bahamas – 7 days Route for Abaco Island
Sailing The Bahamas - Abaco Islands in One Week
The Bahamas is an archipelago in the North Atlantic that extends from Florida along the northeast coast of Cuba to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Abaco Islands are the heart of sailing area in The Bahamas where there is over 130 miles of island paradise to be explored. Beautiful bays, pristine beaches and miles of untouched sand can be found there.
7 days Sailing Itinerary Bahamas - 1 week Route Suggestion Abaco IslandA good starting point is Marsh Harbor - the city is located on the east coast of Great Abaco and has several marinas. This trip from Marsh Harbour will take you on an island adventure into the heart of the Caribbean. Sailing around the Abacos Islands in the Bahamas is truly blissful. There are plenty of lovely out islands to discover amidst the turquoise waters, filled with pastel towns and soft sandy beaches.
1 Week Sailing Route Abaco (Bahamas)Marsh Harbour - Hope Town - Man-O-War Cay - Great Guana Cay - Green Turtle Cay - Ambergris Cay - Treasure Cay - Marsh Harbour |
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1. Marsh Harbour, Abaco Island - Shopping & collecting the boat, 2. Hope Town, Elbow Cay - The lighthouse & the pretty town, 3. Man-O-War Cay - See some of the handmade boats, 4. Great Guana Cay - Great Guana Beach & Guana Cay Reef, 5. Green Turtle Cay - The Albert Lowe museum, 6. Ambergris Cay, Bonefish Cay, High Cay & Powell Cay - Explore the uninhabited cays, 7. Treasure Cay - Golf or relaxing on the beach, Marsh Harbour - Return to the marina
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Day 1: Road Town
Road Town Harbour, the capital of the British Virgin Islands is the best place to begin a charter to the surrounding islands from Tortola. Collect the boat, supplies, and bottles of rum to fill your tum from the town. |
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Day 2: Hope Town, Elbow Cay
From Marsh Harbour you can sail to Hope Town on Elbow Cay. Hope Town has the picturesque, pastel colored houses typical of the Bahamas, and an iconic red and white striped lighthouse. It is possible to climb to the top of the lighthouse and take in the views. |
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Day 3: Man-O-War Cay
Over on Man-O-War Cay, there is a long boat building history, and there are still many handmade boats on the island. The island has a small population and a very quaint atmosphere. |
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Day 4: Great Guana Cay
Next, Great Guana Cay - Great Guana Beach & Guana Cay Reef. Great Guana Beach is a beautiful seven mile long beach, and Guana Cay Reef, one of the best snorkeling and diving spots in the entire Caribbean lies just off the shore. Nipper’s beach bar is a lively café in which to get refreshments. |
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Day 5: Green Turtle Cay
Further north, you will reach Green Turtle Cay. This island is named after the turtles than inhabit the area. The town of New Plymouth has some shops and restaurants, and there is a museum featuring the paintings of Albert Lowe, a famous artist from the island. |
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Day 6: Ambergris Cay, Bonefish Cay & Powell Cay
From Green Turtle Cay you can sail further north to explore some of the uninhabited out islands such as Ambergris Cay, Bonefish Cay, High Cay and Powell Cay. |
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Day 7: Treasure Cay
Golf or relaxing on the beach. On the journey back to Marsh Harbour, it is worth stopping at Treasure Cay where there is an excellent golf course and more splendid beaches. |
Sailing Conditions and Weather in the Bahamas
This area is well suited to beginners. The sea between the islands is shallow, sheltered and calm. The barrier islands lie in short distances from one another, but extend far enough that it is not always necessary to sail in short stages. The climate is subtropical and the weather and waters are always warm. Hurricane season is between June and November, so if travelling at this time, be sure to obtain travel insurance that covers cancellation due to hurricane.
The Bahamas have the perfect weather for sailing. There is a subtropical climate and all year round sunshine. During the summer months the average temperature is 30 °C. The warmest months are July and August when it stays around 37 °C. Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream the winter temperatures rarely drop below 20 °C. The water is warm and depending on the season is between 24 and 28 °C. The winds blow at 3-5 Bft, reliably and consistently from the west. In midsummer, it can blow a little weaker. In December and January the trade winds are stronger and thunderstorms occur.
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Moorings and Marinas in the Bahamas (Abaco Island)
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