Green Turtle Cay

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Green Turtle Cay Port of Entry 26°46.68′N, 77°20.28′W26.778;-77.338 destination

Green Turtle Cay Chartlet

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.

Green Turtle Cay (Black Sound)

Charts

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Weather

See Bahamas.

Passages

• Gulf Stream

See Abacos.

Islands

See Bahamas.

Communication

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.

Navigation

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

Entrance

Green Turtle Cay is a port of entry to the Bahamas.

If checking in, clearance must be done in New Plymouth. Berth at either Black Sound or White Sound.

Customs and Immigration

Phone: +242 365 4077

Address: Parliament Street, New Plymouth

Working hours: 0900-1700 (Mon-Fri, Weekends by request)

For details See Bahamas.

Berthing

Ports

• White Sound
• New Plymouth - Easy dinghy access from either of the above. Public dinghy dock. Small village with stores, supplies, restaurants, etc.

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

A beach on Green Turtle Cay
Photo copyright of member "Camaradarie"

• White Sound - moorings and anchorage in grass
• Black Sound - mooring and anchorage in grass

Facilities

Water

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If you have the GPS coordinates of a water outlet. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

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Electricity

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If you have the GPS coordinates of the electricity outlet area. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

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Toilets

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Showers

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Laundry

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Garbage

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Supplies

Fuel

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If you have the GPS coordinates of a fuel station. Please provide them along with any applicable telephone numbers etc. If you do not have the GPS coordinates, remove the "|lat=" & "|lon=" entries,

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Cooking gas

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Chandlers

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Services

Repairs

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If repairs are included in every port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it. Also see each Port.

If repairs are specific ports or by individual mechanics provide specific information as follows:

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Internet

Are any internet or WiFi connections available in the island? If so where?

Mobile connectivity

Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?

Vehicle Rentals

Are cars, motorbikes, and bicycles available for rent? If so give the name, location, tel number of the rental outlets.

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Provisioning

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Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Eating out

• 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

Tourism

New Plymouth - Photo: sv Lynx

History

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Places to Visit

• Tour New Plymouth, an 18th century Loyalist town with restaurants, shops, museums, 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

• Green Turtle Cay at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Abacos.

Comments

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• 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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