Updatedi: 4 February 2017
The Bahamas
- Government of the Bahamas
- U.S. Department of State Background Notes on the Bahamas
- Bahamas Area Websites
Boating & Cruising Safety
- BoatSafe boating safety information and courses
- Boating and Yacht Safety for All Age Levels [Thanks to the Grandchildren of Jill Matthew's for their research.]
Customs & Immigration
- U.S. Department of State Travel Information for the Bahamas
- U.S. Customs & Border Protection Pleasure Boat Reporting Requirements; Local Boater Option
Cruising Information
- Cruising Compass A weekly newsletter for cruisers and sailors presented by Blue Water Cruising.
Cruising Organizations
- BoatUS Boat Owners Association of the United States.
- Seven Seas Cruising Association The premier organization for cruisers, this website is loaded with information about cruising and fellow cruisers.
Cruising Publications
Emergency / Serch & Rescue
- BASRA, Bahamas Search & Rescue
Health
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control Information for Travelers
- CDC publication "Health Information for International Travel"
History
- An online history of the Bahamas. Provided by Seaworthy Publications.
Recipes from Cruisers in the Bahamas
- Stories from My Galley; A Sailor's Memoir, Recipes Include. Lorraine Sulick-Morecraft. Part memoir and part travelogue, Lorraine's delightful anecdotes are the perfect recipe for enjoying life in the Abacos. It is available from iBooks.
Local History
- The Abaconian; back issues on line.
Retail Therapy
- Blueconch Bahamas on-line shopping service
- Items for Sale on Internet in Abacos. Abacos version of eBay; 242-366-0662.
Super Yachts
- Monaco Eye; Yacht Information This site is a great tool for you to learn more about the super yachts you encounter on your travels.
Travel Information
Weather
- Marine Weather Center; Daily SSB, webcast, & email forecasts by Chris Parker. Note: Best reception in this area is usually on 4045 KHz USB Simplex at 0630 AST.
- Bahamas Met Office website provides weather forecast for local areas throughout the Bahamas.
- Barometer Bob; an excellent website providing weather for the Bahamas, particularly the Abacos.