Corporate Air Parts, a distributor of airline products to the business aircraft community, presents the Land Shark Instant Survival Shelter & Stealth Bag. The product provides protection from the harmful effects of the sun, sea and rain, and increased visibility or stealth, depending on the wearer’s needs. President of Corporate Air Parts Neil Looy says, … Continue reading Land Shark Instant Survival Shelter & Stealth Bag
Battle Lines The excitement of sight-fishing for sharks turns the hunt into a thrill sport. You sense it before you see it—a big shadow off the port bow halfway between you and the mangroves you’ve been quietly probing for snook and redfish. Leisurely, it eases into focus, then picks up some speed while heading your … Continue reading Sight Fishing for Shark
A World of its Own The colors of Harbour Island As the crow flies, 222 miles east of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, lies one of the most enchanting communities found in the Bahamas: Harbour Island. Just one-and-a-half miles north of Eleuthera, the island is barely a speck on the chart. Three-and-a-half miles long and only one-and-a-half miles … Continue reading Harbour Island, Bahamas
Oceanic Whitetip Sharks Cat Island is the last safe haven for oceanic whitetip sharks. Just 200 yards off the southeastern shoreline of Cat Island, the shallow coast descends into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Beneath the surface, the boundary between your field of view and the infiniteness of the ocean varies. But from every … Continue reading Oceanic Whitetip Sharks
San Salvador Island The national parks on San Salvador Island are now a reality. It is widely believed that San Salvador Island is where Christopher Columbus first stepped ashore in the “New World” on his first expedition in 1492. There have been scientific studies using computer simulations of wind and water currents as well as scrutiny of the log’s … Continue reading San Salvador Island
The Out Islands are incredibly remote Some found this out the hard way. Wealthy would-be-festival-goers who were duped by the infamous Fyre Festival—a botched music festival that was planned for a private island paradise in the Exumas—found little sympathy outside their peer group when the Fyre fraud was finally revealed. Simply put, the thought of 10,000 people … Continue reading The Out Islands
Sharks in the Northeast “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” That famous quote, uttered by Chief Brody (Roy Schneider) to Capt. Quint (Robert Shaw) in the 1975 movie thriller Jaws serves as a catch-all phrase for being under-gunned. Last summer along the northeast coast, however, it seemed more appropriate than ever in several instances when great … Continue reading Reflecting on Sharks in the Northeast
You may hear that The Bahamas is the shark capital of the world, and if you think it’s a marketing gimmick, then think again. Sharks in The Bahamas are well protected. It’s the only country in the world to declare the entire marine habitat a shark sanctuary. There are 40 species of sharks within the 243,000 … Continue reading Five Big Sharks in The Bahamas
Five Days Fishing in the Berry Islands Five Days in the Berry Islands is sure to delight. The Berry Islands hold great historic intrigue owing to their past as a drug transshipment Mecca and a playground for the rich and famous to live out their fantasies. Nevertheless, it’s the championship sport fishing and island tranquility … Continue reading Five Days Fishing in the Berry Islands
Diving with sharks helps researchers in Bimini BIMINI LIES JUST 50 MILES off the south Florida coast, so it is a popular destination for boaters, as well as a welcome stop on the way to the central Bahamas. The two major islands— North and South Bimini—are at the western edge of the Great Bahama Bank with shoal waters to … Continue reading Diving with Sharks in Bimini Sharklab
The Bahamas National Trust installed new signs around Conception Island to help cruisers enjoy the island, stay safe and respect the wildlife. The three moorings in West Bay have been reset and inspected. Boats over 100 feet are strongly encouraged to use these moorings; the southernmost mooring is a 3,000-pound Danforth for vessels up to … Continue reading Island life and tings
Day Three: Anegada Island Today, we cruised to the island of Anegada, whose highest point on the island is only 28 feet and has a population of only 250 people. Upon arriving we were greeted by several dinghy boats driven by locals, serenading and promoting their many services including dinner reservations, taxi cabs, fishing charters, … Continue reading Day Three: Anegada Island
To ensure that large yachts can safely moor in Conception Island National Park without damaging coral, the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) installed three moorings in West Bay. The outermost mooring is a 3,000-pound Navy Danforth-type anchor with 90′ of 11/8″ chain and a 2″ nylon pennant for vessels up to 200 feet LOA. The other two moorings … Continue reading Conception Island National Park adds convenient new yacht moorings.
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Embarking on the 2023 Mystic Powerboats Journey: A Personal Experience On a crisp Wednesday morning, I found myself standing on the deck of the magnificent M5200, ready to embark on the highly anticipated 2023 Mystic Powerboats Owners Run to the Bahamas. Sailfish Marina in West Palm Beach buzzed with excitement as all 11 boats revved … Continue reading The Ultimate Adventure: Mystic Powerboats Owners Run 2023 in the Bahamas
