NOTICE TO EXPLORERS NEAR BAHAMAS Fifth Edition, May 2009 (Older editions are obsolete and should be replaced with the 5th edition |
Print out these sheets and insert them in your existing chartbooks for future reference. Buy the latest revision: Exumas and Ragged Islands, 5th edition, revised second printing November 2008; Far Bahamas, 4th edition December 2007; Near Bahamas, 5th edition, May 2009. |
Update for Near Bahamas - 5th edition, February, 2010
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| p. 37 CHART AB 17 Bakers Bay Club and Marina is now fully open. 242-365-5802. Transient dockage $3/ft with discounts for a month or more. Electricity 65 cents/kwh, R/O water 25 cents/gallon. Call 242-365-5802. (posted 5/18/10) |
P. 50 CHART GB 5 Xanadu Marina now under new ownership and management as Bahama Bay Marina. 242-352-1968, dockage $45/day for transients, $210/month, electricity 40 cents/kwh, free city water.(posted 5/18/10)
Add Knowles Marine and Yacht Services to Sunrise Marina location. Also add to Need-to-Know Info under MARINAS that they have dry dock with haulout, engine repairs, full-service boatyard, plus 17 wet slips. 242-727-4255, 242-351-2769. (posted 4/28/10)
P. 65 CHART AN 5 and P. 68 CHART AN 8 A Fl R 2s light on a pole has been established on the Channel Rocks at South Bight near 24* 13.72' N/ 77* 36.81' W. (Posted 3/23/10)
Updates for Near Bahamas - 5th edition, May 2009
- p. 39 Chart AB 19 Merlin's Marine Electronics relocated to the National Marine building. (Posted 1/28/10)
- p. 4 Weather Article: Change website to www.bahamasweather.org.bs.
- p. 24 Walkers Cay: Walkers Cay still is a Port of Entry for clearing Customs though the marina is closed and the docks are in disrepair. The new phone number for Customs there is 242-353-1211. (11/24/09)
- p. 33 CUSTOMS: The correct number for Green Turtle Customs is 242-365-4077, NOT 366-4077. (Posted 11/14/09)
- p. 33 MARINAS: Add Leeward Yacht Club, Black Sound, 242-365-4191 or 242-377 4111, dockage 63 cents/ft, 28 slips, 260-ft face dock, MLW 7', R/O water, 30/50/100 amp electricity, bathrooms, laundry, wireless internet, snacks. (Posted 5/5/09)
p. 55 CHART BIM 3A --Survey of Bimini Bay Channel by Bimini Bay Resort & Marina advises approach channel is 2.4 meters (8 ft.) MLW. 5/14/09
- p. 54 CHART BIM 3: Currently one green buoy marks the entrance to the channel into Bimini Harbour. The buoys marking the channel have been moved and damaged in the past by weather and vessel collisions. The exact position and existence continues to be unreliable. (Posted 1/12/10)
- Lionfish have invaded Bahamian waters and are a hazard to humans as well as to marine life. Their poisonous spines cause redness and swelling around the wound as well as headaches and seizures. They are reportedly diminishing the grouper and lobster population.
- P. 54 South Bimini: Bimini Sands Marina and Resort offers a guided nature tour with a walking path showing local flora and fauna with an iguana and boa constrictor. There are also kayaking tours and shark feedings. It is an easy stop to clear Customs as well before proceeding across the Bank. (Posted 12/12/09)
- P.55 North Bimini: Brown’s Marina (the first one on the left) is now open with dockage. Also the newly rebuilt straw market is in full operation. (Posted 6/1/09) CJ's Deli burned but has relocated on Radio Hill and is once again in operation. Bimini Breeze is closed. There is a new store called Mal Mart (rhymes with Wal Mart) carrying BTC SIM cards, Cybercell Prepaid Phone Cards, plus jewelry, clothing, shoes, cosmetics, and much more. In addition, it has a lovely lounge area where you can go and get snacks and tea and coffee and very soon free wifi. The water taxi to South Bimini is $2/person or water taxi and taxi is $5/person(Posted 1/9/10)
- p. 62 Chub Cay: The Chub Cay Marina and Resort is in full operation, contrary to rumors of its closing. Overnight dockage is currently $4.75/ft. with a “guest services” fee of $100 for tying up to clear Customs (waived if vessel docks overnight at marina), go to the Ship’s Store (purchases applied to fee) or use any of the facilities. (Posted 6/1/09)
- p. 60 Frazer's Hog Cay—The Berry Islands Club is once again fully operational, offering a full-service marina with electricity, R/O water, restaurant, wireless internet and fuel. Gas and diesel are available at competitive prices. (Posted 6/1/09)
- p. 35 Chart AB 15A: Bakers Bay Marina and Restaurant now open. (Posted 6/1/09)