Green Turtle Cay
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Green Turtle Cay (Port of entry)
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Green Turtle Cay is located in the "Abaco Out Islands" and is 3 miles (4.8 km) long and 1/2 mile wide. It was named after the abundance of green turtles that inhabited the area. The population of the island is about 450 and its main settlement is New Plymouth which was founded in the 18th century.
A very popular cruiser's stop-over.
Green Turtle Cay is known for its excellent beaches and has several boat marinas. It also contains a museum featuring the paintings of noted Bahamian painter Alton Lowe.
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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.
Although you may not be able to receive the local CruisersNet from central Abaco on VHF 68 at 8:15 am, you can get it on a delayed basis on the internet.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Weather
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Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
If checking in, clearance must be done in New Plymouth. Berth at either Black Sound or White Sound.
- Customs and Immigration
- Parliament Street, New Plymouth
- Ph: 242 365 4077
- Hours: 0900-1700 (Mon-Fri, Weekends by request)
Berthing Options
Ports
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- White Sound: Two marina/resorts. Anchorage and moorings
- Bluff House Marina: Ph:242 356 4247, Fax:4248, 45 slips. max. draft=4', electricity, repair facility nearby, fuel, water and ice, showers, laundry, restaurant/bar, shops closeby. Watch for "eat your dockage" special when cost of your meals and drinks are deducted from your dockage bill. Email
- Green Turtle Club & Marina: PO Box ab 22792, Ph:242 365 4271, Fax:242 365 4272, VHF 16, 35 slips, min draft = 5.5', electricity, fuel, water & ice, showers, laundry, restaurant, shops. Watch for "eat your dockage" special when cost of your meals and drinks are deducted from your dockage bill. Email
- Black Sound: Anchorage and moorings
- Black Sound Marina: Ph:242 365 4531, Fax:4567, 15 slips, Email
- The Other Shore Club: Min depth: Entry channel is 4.5', then 6' within. Ph:242 365 4338/4226, VHF 16, 15 slips, 4 moorings, max length 50ft. Water, electricity, showers, laundry, fuel. Inexpensive rates. "Pineapples Bar and Grill" on the premises. Email
- New Plymouth: Easy dinghy access from either of the above. Public dinghy dock. Small village with stores, supplies, restaurants, etc.
Anchorages
- White Sound: moorings and anchorage in grass
- Black Sound: mooring and anchorage in grass
Offshore Islands
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Yacht Services and Repairs
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Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
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Things to do Ashore
Tourism
- Have an elegant meal at the Bluff House, or go to the Jolly Roger for drinks and simpler fare. Check to see if the Gully Roosters band will be playing. Great fun
- Dinner at drinks at the Green Turtle Club also in White Sound
- Tour New Plymouth, an 18th century Loyalist town with restaurants, shops, museums, etc.
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Transportation
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Routes/Passages To/From
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Also see Gulf Stream
Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
References & Publications
- 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
Personal Notes
- Two nice totally protected harbors and a delightful town. Very quiet in comparison to the towns and cays on the other side of "The Whale". Rent a golf cart to get to the ocean beach, the marinas and their restaurants, and New Plymouth.
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