George Town Exumas
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George Town
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| 23°30.26′N, 75°46.14′W |
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Radio Nets
- Very active cruisers net VHF 72 @ 0800 daily
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Weather
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Berthing Options
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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- Exumas Docking Services Marina - 52 slips. Entrance 6' at low tide, 9' at high tide. They have gas & diesel. (242)336-2578
Anchorages
- Stocking Island has 3 hurricane holes with fixed moorings some of which can be rented on a monthly basis
- Stocking Harbour west of Stocking Island has excellent holding and good protection but can be crowded with as many as 500 boats a large number of which are resident throughout the season. Swimming is not recommended
Offshore Islands
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Yacht Repairs and Services
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Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- You will find water at the dingy dock that is very good but must be containered. The marina sells water from a metered hose at $0.40 / gal
- Sewage Pump out boat (donation expected) patrols harbour
- Problems with gas (petrol) for outboards. Everyone was having these problems with the gas when I was there, 2008, 2009.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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Grocery Stores
- Exuma Market with dinghy dock through the bridge in Victoria Lake has the best range of provisions in the area
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
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Laundry
- Yes in town
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Transportation
- Flamingo Air operates regular service to MIA and NAS
- Charter flights to other islands readily available. (Staniel Cay $400)
Routes/Passages To/From
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Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
- Exuma (Wikipedia)
References & Publications
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{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}
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Personal Notes
- George Town is the destination for many Exuma cruisers with perhaps 300 boats resident for the winter season. There is a very active live aboard community with organized social events - volley ball, church choir, bridge etc.--Duchess 2013
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- Feb 2013 -- Duchess
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