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===Local Radio Nets=== | ===Local 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 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 "openmouth" which invites comments and advice from anyone in the area who can tune in to VHF 68. | ||
===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ===Arrival/Departure procedures=== | ||
Revision as of 09:00, 27 February 2008
ABACOS
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Background
The background and history of the Abaco Islands is best observed on Wikipedia
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Climate & Weather
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Sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local 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 "openmouth" which invites comments and advice from anyone in the area who can tune in to VHF 68.
Arrival/Departure procedures
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Immigration, Visas & Customs
See Bahamas
Health & Security
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Ports & Popular Stops
Main Ports
Islands in the group
- Walkers Cay
- Manjack Cay
- Green Turtle Cay
- Treasure Cay
- Great Guana Cay
- Man O War Cay
- Elbow Cay (Hope Town)
- Lubbers Quarters Cay
- Cherokee Sound
- Gorda Cay
- Mores Island
- The Marls
- Little Abaco Islands
Popular Circuits & Passages
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Cruiser's Friends
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References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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