Great Guana Cay

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Contents 1 Great Guana Cay 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach 1.5 Check-in facilities 1.6 Customs & Immigration 1.7 Ports and Popular Stops 1.8 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.9 Anchorages 1.10 Health & Security 1.11 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.12 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.13 Offshore Islands 1.14 Routes/Passages To/From 1.15 References & Publications 1.16 Cruiser's Friends 1.17 Forum Discussions 1.18 External Links 1.19 Personal Notes

Great Guana Cay

Background

Historic and background details.

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Charts

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Radio Nets

The Abacos has an informally organized local VHF channel specifically designed to help yachtsmen who are not totally familiar with The Abacos' waters. Since many local and cruising yachtsmen standby on VHF 68, a convenient source of "local knowledge" or help in an emergency. Additionally, at 8:15 AM, the Abacos' most accurate local weather and sea conditions forecast is available. Medical and rescue help (through Bahamas Air Sea Rescue) stands by on VHF 83 out of Treasure Cay.

The Network begins its day at 8:15 each morning and continues for just over an hour. Weather reports are given, cruiser news and information is exchanged, newcomers and returnees welcomed to the area and those departing for stays elsewhere are bid a fond farewell. Advertisements for restaurants, bars and community events are announced free of charge and there is a special segment called the "open mike" which invites comments and advice from anyone in the area who can tune in to VHF 68.

If you are unable to receive the Abacos Cruisersnet on VHF 68 at 8:15 am, you can get it slightly delayed on the internet

Approach

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Check-in facilities

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Customs & Immigration

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Ports and Popular Stops

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

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Anchorages

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Health & Security

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Tourism & things to do ashore

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Marine Stores & Facilities

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Offshore Islands

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Routes/Passages To/From

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References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

The Cruising Guide to Abaco, Bahamas: 2008 by Steve Dodge

The Abaco Guide: A Cruising Guide to the Northern Bahamas Including Grand Bahama, the Bight of Abaco, and the Abacos by Stephen J. Pavlidis

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

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Personal Notes

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