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Chartering in the AMAZING ABACOS
with Scott Akerman
IT HAS BEEN ALMOST TWO YEARS since hurricane Dorian swept through the northern Bahamas and devastated the the Abacos. We went back last spring for a week of chartering and to see how the islands have recovered. On the whole, the Abacos are most of the way back.
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The Abacos are one of our favorite places to charter because of the lovely islands, clear water for snorkeling, friendly locals who always offer a wave and a smile, and the safe and pleasant anchorages. We chartered in 2022 with Cruise Abaco out of Marsh Harbour and had six days of varied weather but we had a marvelous time. Here’s a look at what we found.
On Great Guano Cay, we had a great time at Grabbers Bar where the crowd was having fun and the food was tasty Bahamian fare.
On Great Guano Cay we went over to the windy east for a look at the ocean and to have a meal at Nipper Bar. In the wind we had, we hung onto our hats.
A building damaged by is still not repaired and the islanders and their community work hard to get their lives back in order.
We happened on to none other than the famous vloggers Elayna and Riley on La Vagabond who were in the Abacos hosting a Moorings charter event with the winners of a nation-wide drawing in celebration of the reopening of the Mooring’s charter base.
Our daughter Astrid behind the wheel and getting ready to drive for real. Watch out.
Our boat for the week was the Fountain Pajot 40 Harbour Lights, a very comfortable home away from home.
Hopetown on Elbow
Cay is a favorite cruising destination and offers excellent protection on blustery days and nights. The famous red and white striped lighthouse is the last manually operated kerosene lighthouse in the world. It was fun to climb to the top for one of the Bahamas’ best views.
The Abaco Beach Club has a safe and secure marina and good, clean fuel. Ashore they have a pleasant restaurant with excellent food.
Tahiti Beach on Elbow Cay is a perfect beach bar with a popular sandbar for swimming and a chance to see baby sharks, safely.
