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Elbow Cay is unique in its diversity, and offers a real potpourri of island style diversions. One of The Abacos' more popular island hideaways, and certainly one of the largest, Elbow Cay is home to The most famous landmark in the Abacos - the red and white striped lighthouse. The '''Hope Town''' lighthouse is one of only three kerosene-powered lights in the world, and all three are in the Bahamas. The large Fresnel lens floating in a bath of mercury generates a light visible for more than 17 miles. There is no motorized traffic in Hope Town, and the hilly streets must be explored on foot.
Elbow Cay is unique in its diversity, and offers a real potpourri of island style diversions. One of The Abacos' more popular island hideaways, and certainly one of the largest, Elbow Cay is home to The most famous landmark in the Abacos - the red and white striped lighthouse. The '''Hope Town''' lighthouse is one of only three kerosene-powered lights in the world, and all three are in the Bahamas. The large Fresnel lens floating in a bath of mercury generates a light visible for more than 17 miles. There is no motorized traffic in Hope Town, and the hilly streets must be explored on foot.
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==Weather==
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==Passages==
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''See [[Abacos#Passages|Abacos]]''.
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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.
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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.
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==Navigation==
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* [http://www.clubsoleil.com/marina.htm Hope Town Marina (Club Soleil)]
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| text= 50 slips with fresh water, electricity, lockers, laundry, showers, and moorings for boats up to 45 feet.
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: {{email|office@hopetownmarina.com}}; Tel: 242.366.0003 or U.S. 1.850.588.4855; VHF channel XX
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| text= Lighthouse Marina is a year-round, full-service marina offering boaters fuel, water, electricity, some repairs, clean hot showers, and laundry facilities.
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''For the latest prices see [http://www.htlighthousemarina.com/rates.html Price Listing]''.
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: {{email|lighthousemarinaht@gmail.com}}; Tel: +1 242 366-0154; Fax: +1 242 366-0171; VHF channel 16
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| text= The Marina can accommodate a variety of vessels including vessels up to 120 ft LOA and drawing up to 7 ft. at mean low tide. It offers a wide variety of services, including a full service fuel dock, metered 30 and 50 amp electric service, metered fresh water service, wi-fi Internet, shower and bath facilities, ice, trash disposal.
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: {{email| info@seasprayresort.com}}; Tel: +1 242 366-0065; Fax: +1 242 366-0383; VHF channel 16
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: Address: Sea Spray Resort & Marina, White Sound, Elbow Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
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|Water| In the [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]]
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Revision as of 14:30, 12 July 2017

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Elbow Cay
26°31.272'N, 076°58.303'W Chart icon.png
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The famous Hope Town Lighthouse

Elbow Cay is unique in its diversity, and offers a real potpourri of island style diversions. One of The Abacos' more popular island hideaways, and certainly one of the largest, Elbow Cay is home to The most famous landmark in the Abacos - the red and white striped lighthouse. The Hope Town lighthouse is one of only three kerosene-powered lights in the world, and all three are in the Bahamas. The large Fresnel lens floating in a bath of mercury generates a light visible for more than 17 miles. There is no motorized traffic in Hope Town, and the hilly streets must be explored on foot.

The Hope Town harbour can be crowded on occasions.

Charts

See Abacos.

Weather

See Bahamas.

Passages

See Abacos.

Communication

See Abacos.

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Berthing

Ports

Hope Town

Hope Town/wiki/Elbow_Cay#Hope_Town
Harbour icon Hope Town [[Elbow Cay#Hope Town|Hope Town]] 26°32.255'N, 076°57.598'W
Description

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Hope Town Marina (Club Soleil)

Hope Town Marina (Club Soleil)/wiki/Elbow_Cay#Hope_Town_Marina_.28Club_Soleil.29
Berth icon Hope Town Marina (Club Soleil) [[Elbow Cay#Hope Town Marina (Club Soleil)|Hope Town Marina (Club Soleil)]] 26°32.278'N, 076°57.677'W

50 slips with fresh water, electricity, lockers, laundry, showers, and moorings for boats up to 45 feet.

[email protected]; Tel: 242.366.0003 or U.S. 1.850.588.4855; VHF channel XX
Address: General Delivery, Hope Town, Abaco, The Bahamas
Hours:

Lighthouse Marina

Lighthouse Marina/wiki/Elbow_Cay#Lighthouse_Marina
Berth icon Lighthouse Marina [[Elbow Cay#Lighthouse Marina|Lighthouse Marina]] 26°32.406'N, 076°57.648'W

Lighthouse Marina is a year-round, full-service marina offering boaters fuel, water, electricity, some repairs, clean hot showers, and laundry facilities.

For the latest prices see Price Listing.

[email protected]; Tel: +1 242 366-0154; Fax: +1 242 366-0171; VHF channel 16
Address:
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30, closed weekends and holidays

Sea Spray Marina

Sea Spray Marina/wiki/Elbow_Cay#Sea_Spray_Marina
Berth icon Sea Spray Marina [[Elbow Cay#Sea Spray Marina|Sea Spray Marina]] 26°30.617'N, 076°58.511'W

The Marina can accommodate a variety of vessels including vessels up to 120 ft LOA and drawing up to 7 ft. at mean low tide. It offers a wide variety of services, including a full service fuel dock, metered 30 and 50 amp electric service, metered fresh water service, wi-fi Internet, shower and bath facilities, ice, trash disposal.

[email protected]; Tel: +1 242 366-0065; Fax: +1 242 366-0383; VHF channel 16
Address: Sea Spray Resort & Marina, White Sound, Elbow Cay, Abaco, Bahamas
Hours: 7 days aweek

Anchorages

List anchorages. If there is more then 1-3 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template). Remove this section if not applicable.

  • [[large Anchorage1]]
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Amenities

Facilities
Water In the marinas
Electricity In the marinas
Toilets In the marinas
Showers In the marinas
Laundry In the Lighthouse Marina
Garbage In the marinas
Supplies
Fuel In the marinas
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs In some of the marinas
Internet In the Sea Spray Marina
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.)

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References & Publications

See Abacos.

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