Planning to Cruise the Bahamas

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.

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Great Gifts for Cruisers

Published on May 31, 2023; last updated on June 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Gifts for cruisers takes thought. But these guides give the gift of time and expertise. Your dad or any cruiser will love them! [More] Great Gifts for Cruisers

Bahamas Winter Weather Tips

Published on March 15, 2023; last updated on March 14, 2023 by Pamela Douglas

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

A Suggested Route Through the Bahamas

Published on January 25, 2023; last updated on January 27, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Published on May 13, 2022; last updated on May 23, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Published on January 5, 2022; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Published on September 24, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 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 March 21, 2023 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 May 25, 2023 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

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