Cruising the Bahamas

Cruising the Bahamas on your boat is an incredible experience but takes a bit of planning.

Prepare for your trip with these articles on how to cross the Gulf Stream, provisioning, having the documents you need, getting a pet permit and more.

Planning Your Gulf Stream Crossing

Published on September 24, 2021; last updated on September 17, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

With the right info, your Gulf crossing can be safe, efficient, and comfortable. Here’s how. [More] Planning Your Gulf Stream Crossing

Route Planning to Cross the Gulf Stream

Published on March 8, 2020; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to plan the fastest Gulf Stream crossing in your boat; figuring your start and destination points, how far the stream will sweep you and tips for a fast crossing. [More] Route Planning to Cross the Gulf Stream

Ciguatera Poisoning

Published on March 1, 2020; last updated on November 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

How much do you really know about ciguatera poisoning? How prevalent is it? How serious is it? What you need to know before you eat another piece of fish. [More] Ciguatera Poisoning

Gulf Stream Location, Speed and Counter-Currents

Published on February 8, 2020; last updated on December 27, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning a trip that involves the Gulf Stream? Don’t count on it being where your chart says it is. Here’s how to get the real location and speed, updated daily. [More] Gulf Stream Location, Speed and Counter-Currents

Wistful Bahamas Dreaming

Published on January 14, 2020; last updated on January 8, 2020 by Nica Waters

Photos and memories combine with sadness at what’s lost in the Bahamas in the wake of Dorian. [More] Wistful Bahamas Dreaming

What You Need for Going to the Bahamas

Published on January 10, 2020; last updated on March 26, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Planning to cruise the Bahamas the first time can be overwhelming with all there is to figure out. This checklist will help. [More] What You Need for Going to the Bahamas

How To Plan Your Gulf Stream Route

Published on May 3, 2019; last updated on December 20, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Worried about crossing the Gulf Stream? No need. Here’s how to plan your route the easy way. [More] How To Plan Your Gulf Stream Route

Bahamas Internet Options Expanding

Published on April 12, 2019; last updated on January 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

You can get high-speed internet with good coverage in the Bahamas. Here are your options. [More] Bahamas Internet Options Expanding

Bahamas Internet Options

Published on February 20, 2019; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

8 Bahamas internet options compared: wifi from businesses, international roaming, T-Mobile, BTC, Aliv, MyIslandWifi, Google Fi and Iridium GO! [More] Bahamas Internet Options

Where to Store the Ditch Bag

Published on November 26, 2018; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Where and how to store your boat’s ditch bag so that you can grab it instantly, plus five tips so it’s ready for an emergency and will serve you well. [More] Where to Store the Ditch Bag