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boatbum
RO# 36
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 Posted - Feb 20 2012 : 18:47:12
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Just curious if anyone is heading over and what the itinerary might be.
It's been a good Winter over here so far!
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rnbenton
RO# 31163
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Posted - Feb 20 2012 : 19:34:52
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Mixman and I are still planning early May. First stop West End. After that either Abacos or Exumas. Depends on wind and weather.
We'll keep you informed as itinerary is firmed up.
Bob
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PascalG
RO# 12212
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Posted - Feb 20 2012 : 19:38:14
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Heading out to Nassau mid march, we have a few charters lined up to the Exumas so should spend about 3 to 4 weeks altogether
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Pascal
1970 Hatteras 53 MY
26' Starfish sloop
12' Westphal Catboat
16' Hobie Cat
13' Sandbarhopper
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rnbenton
RO# 31163
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 07:17:02
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Originally posted by PascalG
Heading out to Nassau mid march, we have a few charters lined up to the Exumas so should spend about 3 to 4 weeks altogether
Pascal, what's the best marina in Nassau to RON and fuel up on the way to the Exumas?
Bob
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missnmountains
RO# 22737
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 08:04:43
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Bob,
The quickest in and out is Hurricane Hole. It is next door to the Atlantis just under the bridge. However, their marina is mediocre at best. If you are looking for a night or two, Atlantis is definately tops.
Once down in the Exumas, there is fuel at Sampson.
Ken
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rnbenton
RO# 31163
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 08:56:37
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Originally posted by missnmountains
Bob,
The quickest in and out is Hurricane Hole. It is next door to the Atlantis just under the bridge. However, their marina is mediocre at best. If you are looking for a night or two, Atlantis is definately tops.
Once down in the Exumas, there is fuel at Sampson.
Ken
Fuel and RON only. Nassau is one of my least favorite places in the islands. So just want to fuel, get a few resupplies, sleep and go.
Bob
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Key West 196 Bay Reef, 150 Yamaha
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boatbum
RO# 36
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 14:23:41
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There is a Texaco across from Atlantis, and the Nassau Harbour Club was where we stayed but we got a discount being members of the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht club. Not the best place but it werks. Paradise Island is going to be a more pleasant stay (Hurricane Hole). Fuel may be the same price. Check the explorer chart web site. Don't recall markets on Paradise but there is a shopping center etc. right across the street from the NHC.
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Silver Lining
RO# 29390
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 16:14:44
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Hurricane Hole is a good choice. Half the cost of Atlantis, but walking distance to all of the shops and the smaller grocery and liquor store on Paradise Island. I think Hurricane Hole has the best fuel price in the area as well with good clean fuel, not that much more than S. FL. If you have a bicycle (or take a cab), you can ride over the bridge into Nassau and will be maybe 1/2 mile from a large grocery store with many supplies. The fish market is also right at the waters edge at the bridge entrance with a variety of seafood (great conch!). If you had kids with you, Atlantis is fun for a few days, and the water park is included in the dockage so it winds up being reasonably priced if you use the water park. Several very good restaraunts on Paradise Island.
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HOGAN
RO# 3813
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 Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 16:56:54
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What/who is "RON"?
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Audrey II
RO# 30499
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 17:42:39
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I thought it was just me LOL Maybe restock on necessities just a guess.
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PascalG
RO# 12212
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 17:48:02
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Atlantis is ok if you want Disney world type place with 50' line at Ben and Jerry... Expensive (4.50 and up) and crowded but may be worth it for a night if two if you have kids. Water is metered and $$$$
Hurricane hole is ok, it is in paradise island (a plus security wise) and a little cheaper than Atlantis ($4) although it now belongs to atlantis. Not sure if it gives you access to Disn... Atlantis. Fuel Price Is ok, not always cheaper than across the channel. Water is $$$. Fuel dock is separate from the marina and often busy.
Nassau yacht Haven has flat rate water, $2 a ft, and a restaurant on site (Poopdeck, not bad)
Nassau harbor Club is also $2 a ft and flat rate water. They also have fuel often cheaper than hurricane hole and can refuel at some of the slips. A big plus is the shopping center across the street with big liquor store, big supermarket, radio shack and Starbucks...
In any case, this is Nassau so watch your back outside the marinas after dark
Btw, I called today and fuel is 5.07 cash, $5.19 CC at NHC. Hurricane hole is listed at 5.23 on the explorer site
Yes Samson and Staniel have fuel but it's usually 0.50 higher than Nassau so you really want to refuel in nassau... Power at Samson is also ridiculously high... We ve paid as much as $200 a day vs $50 flat at Staniel.
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1970 Hatteras 53 MY
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12' Westphal Catboat
16' Hobie Cat
13' Sandbarhopper
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rnbenton
RO# 31163
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Posted - Feb 27 2012 : 22:02:40
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RON = old military acronym = Remain Over Night.
Bob
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mixman
RO# 25362
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Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 05:54:29
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Originally posted by PascalG
In any case, this is Nassau so watch your back outside the marinas after dark.
So if I ever end up in Nassau I should treat it like Baltimore, but with less gun-fire, right? :-)
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boatbum
RO# 36
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Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 07:18:44
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Maybe not Kurt. Shootings are occuring.
RON, you're doing it right.
BTW we had Metered power at Staniel last Spring! Decent price.
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mixman
RO# 25362
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Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 08:21:53
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Shootings, in Nassau? It must be those horrible cruising boaters bringing all those firearms into the islands.
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