Heading to the Bahamas? Or already there? Then read my best tips for managing the Bahamas winter weather to have the best time. [More] Bahamas Winter Weather Tips
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.
A Suggested Route Through the Bahamas
What’s a good route through the Bahamas? Here’s the path cruiser John Herlig suggests in his Boat Show course. [More] A Suggested Route Through the Bahamas
🎧Best Tips for Cruising Eleuthera
Planning a visit to Eleuthera? Check out one cruiser’s tips to get the most from your visit. [More] 🎧Best Tips for Cruising Eleuthera
Offloading for a Trip to the Bahamas
Do you need to take all your gear to the Bahamas? Or can you leave something behind? Here’s what we took off the boat on our last cruise to the Bahamas. [More] Offloading for a Trip to the Bahamas
🎧Planning Your Gulf Stream Crossing
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
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
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
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
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
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