Little harbour
From CruisersWiki
Little Harbour
Click for larger view
Background
Historic and background details.
Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
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
Well marked entrance channel with 3 feet at low tide but plenty of water inside.
Check-in facilities
This is NOT a Port of Entry.
Customs & Immigration
See Bahamas
Marinas, Moorings & Yacht Clubs
- Pete's Pub has moorings ($15 payable at the Pub.) No shopping except for the art gallery.
Anchorages
- Totally protected anchorage with moorings ($15) and anchoring room within Little Harbour. (Note the 3 foot entrance depth at low tide.)
Health & Security
?
Tourism & things to do ashore
- Pete's Pub: Good fresh fish plus full bar right on the beach. Art Gallery: Pete Johnston and his late father Randolf are well known sculptors. Their work and the work of others is displayed in the museum and on the grounds. Art Workshop and Foundry: This is where Pete now works as well as other local artists. Many works in progress and an occasional casting of a bronze sculpture.
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Offshore Islands
List Islands
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular routes, timing, etc.
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
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External links
Links to relevant websites.
Personal Notes
- One of our favorite anchorages in the Abacos. The harbor is full of sea turtles and dolphin. Pete's Pub serves the freshest fish around (and an occasional beer or rum drink!). The art gallery and studios are amazing. (Buy Randolf Johnston's book for a delightful chronicle of his family's settlement of the area starting in the early 1950s.) A boardwalk leads from the Pub to the beach. Excellent swimming and snorkeling in nearby Robinson's Bight (with blue holes and nice beaches). Altogether, a beautiful relaxing spot for a few hours or a few days.
|
|---|
|
Names: |
| |
|---|
| | HOMEPAGE | Wiki Contents | Caribbean | Bahamas | Abacos | Little Harbour | |
