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Old 10-18-2017, 09:10 PM   #1
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Bahamas (marsh harbour)

I am going to be in the Bahamas dec 24- Jan 12
Will be sailing around for 7 days and then will be in marsh harbour for 7 days (rented a 26 ft boat)

Can you guys give me any recommendations , general areas to go to , tips or anything else ? I have never been there before . Also if anyone else will be in marsh harbour 6-12 and wants to show me around you are obviously welcome on the boat


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Old 10-20-2017, 03:18 PM   #2
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Re: Bahamas (marsh harbour)

Get a copy of Steve Dodge abaco cruising guide.
Some sanctuary areas of no spearing.
Bring a good heavy duty pole spear, no guns allowed.
North of Green Turtle is virgin territory.
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Old 11-03-2017, 08:42 PM   #3
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Re: Bahamas (marsh harbour)

Went ahead and ordered the cruising guide , thanks for te tip. Got a heavy duty pole spear on order and will get a mako as well as a loner / back up


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Old 11-03-2017, 08:42 PM   #4
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Re: Bahamas (marsh harbour)

Will have the boat out of marsh harbour the 6-13 if anyone wants to join they are welcome


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Old 11-17-2017, 02:54 AM   #5
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Any more info would be apreciated


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Old 11-17-2017, 12:02 PM   #6
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Re: Bahamas (marsh harbour)

Hi Gaudi,

We cruised the area from Green Turtle going northwards up to Walkers, in April/May of this year. Spent several weeks at it.
Was there the year before as well.
On a large sailing Cat and used a 25ft panga as a tender.

It is true that north of Green Turtle is better, but it is not exactly virgin territory. Quite a few local commercial spearos.

Most of the good reefs are on the eastern side of the Islands. I suspect there are some sweet spots on the west side of Green Turtle (in the channel) but we were too intent on getting out in the blue to find any inside spots.

Green Turtle was actually pretty barren of subsistence fish for the yacht , but the coral heads on the windward side of the islands are well worth exploring.
Just be careful as some of the Bommies come above/on the surface and with the wrong conditions (eg overcast sky and smooth surface) are difficult to spot and if they are just below the surface, can be out of sight and out of mind.
A clear sky with a bit of a ripple on the surface is best for exploring as you can spot the bommies easily, even at high speed.

If you spend enough time in the water, in the Green Turtle area, you should spot the occasional large Hog etc. Local rule is to take 18" and over.

Its is a long run on a small boat to get up to the northern reefs (around Rosies etc), if you are based at Green Turtle.

Trust you have someone to dive with and someone to tender the hire boat? You getting a local guide to help you?

PM me if you want further info.

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