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A Paradise Cruise for Sailors
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A Paradise Cruise for Sailors
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Three Catamarans will set sail through the Abacos, a string of islands and cays in
the northern Bahamas. With a laid back,
low key attitude that will offer what is arguably-
the clearest water in the world.
Here’s a sailing vacation that takes you to the original Caribbean. No cruise ships, big crowds or big hotels. As the Bahamians say “When you come here, you start out slow, then you taper off.” 
The average daytime temperature in November is 81 degrees with steady trade winds. And because our cruising area, the Sea of Abaco, lies between barrier islands and Great Abaco Island, the water is generally flat - ideal cruising conditions. These islands, originally settled by Revolutionary War Loyalists, offer great sailing, great beaches, reefs and shipwrecks for snorkeling and diving, wandering quaint villages and sampling the local fare at great restaurants. Airline service from Newark (American and Continental) to Marsh Harbour is quick and easy. It is about an eight minute cab ride from the airport to the Sunsail/Moorings base where our three catamarans will be located. Our general itinerary will look like this. Day 1: Arrive in Marsh Harbour for a welcoming party and sleep aboard.
Day 6: 20 nm to Little Harbour, pick up moorings and dinghy to Pete’s Pub & Foundry.If you can't party here, you don’t know how to party.
Day 8: 7 nm back to Marsh Harbour and a short (40 minute) flight back to mainland US.
This trip will be a good opportunity to escape the New Jersey November blahs and generate some good times and memories. Remember - "When you get older, you will regret the things you didn't do more than the things you did do"
If you are wondering if you will have fun- Ask the people who went to St. Martin. With your sign up, you will help add to the great times the Club has in the in the Caribbean. Get on board early so you’re not left out in the cold. There are only 19 spots for the three boats. The cost of the trip is $1,200.00 per person (Skippers - $650.00). This price covers charter fees, boat insurance, fuel and travel insurance. Food, airfare and other incidental expenses are additional and will be handled by each boat’s crew. A $250.00 deposit is required to hold your position. Please make your check payable to The Sailing Club, Inc. and mail it, along with your completed reservation form, to Jeff Hamer at the address below. Reservations will be processed beginning April 10, 2009 with a random draw of those received by that date. All reservations received after that date are on a first-come, first-served basis. The balance of $950 will be due as follows: A second payment of $350 will be due June 3. A third payment of $350 will be due July 3 and the final payment of $250 will be due August 6th. A pre-trip meeting will be held at a time and place to be announced. All crewmembers should make every effort to attend in order to meet our crewmates, plan your meals and make travel plans. |
Trip Leader |
Assistant Trip Leader |
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Tom Crow
23965 Vincent Avenue Punta Gorda, FL 33955 941-575-6033 captcrow@comcast.net |
Jeff Hamer
372 South Post Road Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 609-890-1104 jhamer2@verizon.net |
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Day 2: 10 nm to Bakers Bay, Is an old destination for the Disney cruise ships and a
great beach where you can find lots of star fish.
Day 3: 12 nm to Green Turtle Cay(pronounced key) A choice of a marina
or a mooring ball next to a quaint, preserved Loyalist town.
Day 4:15 nm to Guana Cay, marina
or anchorage and a chance to let loose at Nippers bar & grill.
Nippers sits high up on a cliff looking down on the ocean, has a pool, a real party atmosphere
and can pour a lot of alcohol. Check out the website
Day 5: 13 nm to White Sound, has a
choice of good restaurants and big surf beaches on the ocean side.
Day 7: 19 nm to Hope Town.
Whenever you see pictures of the Abacos, you
always see a picture of the famous candy striped lighthouse; that is Hope Town.
It is another Loyalist town, quaint, colorful, interesting architecture (and
beaches and bars).
