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• George Town Cruisers Regata
• George Town Cruiser Activities
• National Family Island Regatta.

• Music & Heritage Festival

• Google Map of George Town / Elizabeth Harbour area with facilities and attractions.
• Map of George Town Businesses & Services

Explorer Chart: EX-30, EX-30A, EX-30B

• Note: Explorer Charts are available at: Top II Bottom and the Sandpiper.

• Exuma International Airport; 242-345-0607. Serves Great Exuma Island and the surrounding area. Moss Town.

• Extensive air service is available at George Town International Airport from a number of scheduled airline.
• Taxi service is available; call on VHF Ch-16. Cruisers often offer to share taxis during the daily Cruisers' Net on VHF Ch-72.
• American Eagle; 242-345-0124; 800-433-7300 (US).
• Bahamasair; 242-345-0035.
• Continental Connection; 242-345-0280; 800-231-0856 (US).
• Florida Air Express; 954-359-0493 (US).
• Island Air; 800-444-9904 (US). Charter.
• Lynx Air; 242-345-0108; 954-772-9808 (US); 888-596-9247 (US).
• Professional Flight Transport; 954-938-9508. Charter.
• Reggie Express Service, Inc; 954-761-3131; fax: 954-583-8547; reggiexp@bellsouth.net.
• Sky Unlimited 242-245-0172. Charter.
• Sky Bahamas Airlines; 242-345-0172; 242-300-0294. Moss Town.
• Southern Air; 242-3323-6683; 242-345-0607. Charter.
• Twin Air; 954-359-8266; charter. Moss Town.
• Western Air; 242-345-0300.

• Elizabeth Harbour is quite large and offers many anchorages that allow a cruiser to locate depending on draft, weather conditions and interests.
• Anchor lights are required in all anchorages.
• Avoid anchoring in or too near the shipping channels. Extra care is needed at Monument and Honeymoon Beach, Stocking Island, where the channel runs close to shore.
• Avoid anchoring in the approach channel to Exuma Yacht Club marina in Kidd Cove.
• Avoid anchoring in the channel along the N side of Gaviota Bay.
• Monument Beach, Stocking Island.
• Hamburger Beach, Stocking Island.
• Volleyball Beach, Stocking Island.
• Sand Dollar Beach, Stocking Island.
• Kidd Cove. Note: Keep channel to Exuma Yacht Club clear.
• N of Mailboat dock; out of the channel!
• Red Shanks Cays; S of George Town.

• 32nd Annual George Town Cruising Regatta. 18 Feb to 10 Mar 2012. An annual fest of activities organized by the community of visiting cruisers. Centered around Volleyball Beach on Stocking Island. See: George Town Cruising Regatta.
• Annual National Family Island Regatta. Apr 24 - 28 2012. Continuing a tradition started in 1952, there will be five days of racing by traditional Bahamian vessels. See: Family Island Regatta.
• Annual Bahamian Music & Heritage Festival. See: Music Festival.

• George Town Cruising Regatta. Check out this page for details of the activities of the 32nd George Town Cruising Regatta.
• George Town Cruiser Activities. Check this page for information on the many events organized by the community of cruisers in George Town.

• Bahamas Area Websites. Sites that can be searched for tourist and business information throughout the Bahamas.
• Elizabeth Harbour Conservation Partnership website provides information about environmental issues affecting Elizabeth Harbour as well as general information on issues relevant to those who use it.
• Exumas Visitors Guide. A free guide booklet available at many local businesses. It provides a good directory of services and attractions throughout the Exumas.
• Exuma Tourist Office; 242-336-2430. Tourism information. Located in the Turnquest Plaza on Queen's Hwy near Immigration Office.
• George Town Cruising. Basic information on the George Town Cruising Regatta.
• Emerald Bay North Great Exuma.

• Sandpiper Arts & Crafts; 242-336-2084. Art, pottery.

• Manor Bakery; 242-345-2313. Stuart Manor.
• Mom's Bakery operates out of a van near Exuma Yacht Club. Stop for goodies and a hug. Mom's bakery is located on Little Exuma. It was damaged by the Hurricane and back in operation in Feb 2012. Bread and sweet rolls are sold out of a van across the road SE of Exuma Market after 0900 by Mom or her daughter Mazie.
• Towne Cafe Bakery (behind Shop Rite).
• Watson Bakery. Don sells bread, etc. across from Exuma Market; will take orders.

• Bank of the Bahamas International; 242-336-3000. located N of town. Hoopers Bay. ATM
• Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Limited; 242-336-3391. George Town.
• Royal Bank of Canada; 242-336-3251. George Town. ATM
• Scotia Bank Bahamas, Ltd.; 242-336-2651 / 2652. George Town. ATM An affiliate of Bank of America.

• BGS Liquor Store; 242-336-2900.
• CNK Liquor Store; 242-336-2145. Hooper's Bay. Beer, wines, champagnes, rum, liquirs.
• Big Mac Enterprise Wholesale Liquor; 242-345-0150.
• Exuma Liquor & Gift; 242-336-2003 / 2101. George Town.

• John Marshall Liquor; 242-336-2771. George Town.

Bike Rental

• Starfish Exuma Activity Center
• Two Turtles

• Bahamas House Boats.
• Minns Water Sports 242-336-3483; Lake Victoria.
• Starfish
• Two Turtles

• The local library offers a $3 seasonal membership.
• Two Turtles Inn.

• 242-336-2011; Fax: 242-336-2013.
• Note: Office near Lake Victoria is closed for several months (March 2012). Forest Hill Office

• J&K Productions; 242-336-2566; jkproductions24@hotmail.com. Julius & Kristal offer copying; faxing; laminating; computer repairs; WiFi. Can special order computer parts. Open 0900-1700. Located 1 block SE of Exuma Market. Top up your cell phone minutes; just need phone number and $.

• Forbes Enterprises Ltd.; 242-336-2857; Fax: 242-225-0139; forbesenterprise4@yahoo.com. Naaman Forbes. Customs brokerage.
• Notary; Percy Fox, Ocean View Realty

Car Rental

• Airport Car Rental; 242-345-0090. Airport; Mount Thompson.
• Don's Rent A Car; 242-345-0112; donsrentacar@hotmail.com. Airport; Mount Thompson.
• Exuma Transport at Exuma Docking Services; 242-336-2101. George Town.
• Joey's Car Rental; 242-357-0217. Airport; Emerald Bay.
• Ontime Car Rental; 242-358-5013; 242-524-2061. George Town.
• Sure to Shore Rent A Car; 242-336-3466. George Town.
• Thompson's Rental; 242-336-2442. George Town.
• Uptown Rent-A-Car; 242-336-2822. George Town.

• There is a large cell tower in George Town as well as others located along the coast of Great Exuma that provide excellent service for the surrounding area. As you cruise further N or S in Elizabeth Harbor or along the SE coast of Great & Little Exuma Islands, there is a series of cell towers that continue the excellent service.
• Use BTC EZ-Top Up service to put $ on your pay-as-you-go cellphone.
• J&K Productions can also put $ on your pay-as-you-go cellphone -- you just need your phone number and $.

• Beach Church. Volleyball Beach, Stocking Island. Sunday service at 0930.
• Church of God of Prophesy. Sunday service at 1130.
• Jehova Wittness. Sunday service contact "Little Toot" VHF Ch-16.
• St. Andrew’s Anglican. Sunday service at 1100.
• St. John’s Baptist. Sunday service at 1100.
• St. Theresa’s Catholic. Sunday service at 1030.
• Seventh Day Adventist.

• Driftwood Cafe. Located N of Library. Coffeehouse / cafe; coffee, pastries, salads, soup of the day.
• Pet's Place Health Food Deli and Internet Cafe; 242-336-3010. Located in the blue building across from shell gas station.

• There is a superb cruisers net on VHF Ch-72 each morning.
• The George Town Cruisers operate a website with current information on the season’s activities: George Town Cruisers Website

• Customs Office; Phone: 242-336-0071; 242-336-0072.
• Immigration Office; Phone: 242-336-2569

• There is a dinghy dock behind Exuma Market in Lake Victoria. It is a busy place so be sure to tie your dinghy with a long painter as a courtesy to others. Do not tie up in front of the RO water supply point except for when you are filling your jerrycans. Fill and move!
• Lake Victoria; Note: incoming traffic under the bridge has right of way. No wake zone. Line up with the tunnel so you can be seen.
• Peace & Plenty; for use by restaurant and bar patrons.
• Exuma Yacht Club.
• Shell station in Lake Victoria for when purchasing fuel in containers.
• March 2012. The local government is planning to build, with the help of cruises, a dinghy dock on the S shore of Lake Victoria for use when filling propane, etc.
• Redshanks Area. A private boat ramp has been built that provides ready access to Chetah's and the Mecktan Plaza. The owner tolerates use by dinghies that do not interfere with ramp operation.

• Report whale sightings to BMMRO! Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organization; 242-366-4155; 242-357-6666; info@bahamaswhales.org.
• See: Environment & Ecology for Cruisers.
• Protect the fragile reef ecosystem: take extra care when anchoring dinghies near reefs while snorkeling.
• Bird Watching; for information on good sighting spots in the protected land parks and mangrove swamps contact Exuma Tourist Office; 242-336-2430.
• Ecotours: Exuma Cay Adventures; 242-357-0390;242-336-2353; 242-551-8044; eaparadise@batelnet.bs. George Town.
• Ecotours: Exuma Watersports;; 242-336-3422. George Town.
• Ecotours: Christine Tours; Christine Rolle; 242-336-4016.
• Ecotours: Roberts Island Adventures; 242-357-0224; robertsislandadventures@msn.com. George Town.
• Elizabeth Harbour Conservation Partnership website provides information about environmental issues affecting Elizabeth Harbour as well as general information on issues relevant to those who use it.

• Police & Fire Emergency: 919.
• BASRA; 242-336-2127
• U.S. Coast Guard; 242-336-2777
• U.S. Embassy; 242-336-2580

• Water Taxi; VHF Ch-16; 242-464-1558; Elvis. Service between government pier in Kidd Cove to & from vessels n anchorage to Chat 'N' Chill, George Town, Volleyball Beach, Hamburger Beach, Stocking Island and other locations in Elizabeth Harbour. Service includes early and late pickups from vessels to meet air connections; Elvis is punctual and can be relied upon.

Elvis & Water Taxi

• Bahamas Ferries; 242-336-3456. There is high speed catamaran ferry service to Nassau.

• Four C's Adventures; 242-464-1720; 242-345-2352; clayton.p.smith@live.com. Ferry services.

Fishing

• Note: Spearfishing is prohibited in Elizabeth Harbour.
• Note: It IS permissible to spearfish to eliminate any Lionfish encountered. [per Harbourmaster, March 2012}
• Fish Rowe Charters; 242-357-0870.
• Four C's Adventures; 242-464-1720; 242-345-2352; clayton.p.smith@live.com. Deep sea fishing; reef fishing.
• Bonefishing Guide: Steve Ferguson; 242-345-0153
• Bonefishing Guide: John McKenzie; 242-358-8011
• Bonefishing Guide: Peace & Plenty Bonefish Lodge; 242-345-5555
• Bonefishing Guide: Adrian Rolle; 242-355-5052
• Bonefishing Guide: Alston Rolle; 242-345-5555
• Bonefishing Guide: Drescel Rolle; 242=345-5025
• Bonefishing guide: Bonefish Reno; 242-345-5014; 242-524-4215; bonefishreno@yahoo.com. Rolle Town. Full and half-day excursions. Tackle & transportation can be provided.
• Bonefishing Guide: The Cays Development; 242-336-2299
• Bonefishing Guide: Cely Smith; 242=345=2341
• Roberts Island Adventures; 242-357-0224; robertsislandadventures@msn.com. George Town. Reef fishing.

• Styles Sea Food; Frozen sea food available in Trainee's Beauty Salon; 242-336-2620. Across from Shell gas station.

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Fuel

• Bahama Houseboats; gas.
• Exuma Yacht Club; 242-336-2578 / 2101. Has diesel and gas available at its fuel pier. Note: Feb 2012, the gas pump on the fuel pier is not operating; gas is available at filling station.
• Marshall's Shell station in Lake Victoria N of the entrance has gas and diesel. There is a dinghy dock available in Lake Victoria while fueling.
• Filling station at Exuma Yacht Club.
• Strachan's Service Station; 242-336-2378.

• Bal Sound's Taxi; 242-357-2375; 242-336-2905; VHF Ch-16. Rents scooters; $50 deposit; $35 / half-day; $50 / day.

• Prestige Scooter Rental at Top II Bottom; 242-357-0066.

Government / Administrator

• Administrators Office: 242-336-2166 / 2177.
• Ministry of Tourism; 242-336-2430. George Town.

• Port Department; 242-336-2312.

Groceries & Produce

• Driftwood Cafe; 242-336-3800; driftwoodcafegt@gmail.com. Sells grass-fed organic beef selections.
• E&L Meats & Grocery; 242-336-3434. Hoopers Bay.
• Exuma Markets; 242-336-2033; Fax: 242-336-2645.. Hours: Monday-Thursday 0800-1800; Friday - Saturday 0800-1900; Sunday 0800-1100. This is the best grocery store in the Exumas with a wide selection, fresh and frozen meats, deli, fresh produce. They maintain convenient dinghy pier on Lake Victoria behind the market with free RO water to fill jerry cans. Store offers a bulletin board for cruisers and will accept and hold mail and packages for cruising boats. George Town.

• Fresh produce is offered by local residents at the Straw Market and along the main street.
• Hoggie's Wholesale. Offers a limited selection in large size packages of major brands.

• Marshall's Snack Supplies; 242-336-3390. George Town.

• Peanut Man; Darin dark roasts peanuts fresh daily. He sets up shop across from the Customs building; usually from 1000 on.

• Shop Rite Mart; 242-336-2670. S side of Lake Victoria. Offers a large selection.
• Smith's Food Supply; 242-345-2315. Stuart Manor.
• Smitty's Convenience Store; 242-336-2144. Groceries & household items. Hoopers Bay near Darville Lumber.
• Taylor Grocery; 242-336-2566. George Town.
• Williams Farm. Fresh vegetables grown in Barraterre. in town near Exuma Market on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• Yvon's Produce. Located at the Straw Market. Fresh tomatoes and other produce.

Harbourmaster

• Elizabeth Harbourmaster: Elvis; VHF Ch-16; 242-464-1558; 242-336-2312.
• Note: Cruisers should clear in and out by contacting the Harbormaster. Information needed: vessel name, country of origin, last port of call, registration or documentation number. Office hours are 0900-1700, M-F. Located in round brown building near mailboat dock.
• Boats at anchor must display anchor lights (white visible 360º for 2 nm).
• Dinghies traveling at night must display a light.
• No anchor buoys are to be used due to danger presented to boats moving at night.
• No spearfishing in Elizabeth Harbour (Exception: lion fish may be speared whenever encountered per Harbourmaster).
• Direct discharge of sewage is prohibited and here is a fine of up to $4000 for discharge of sewage in the harbor.

• AID / Auto & Industrial Distributors LTD; 242-336-2780. George Town. NAPA; north of town.
• Darville Lumber; 242-336-2980. Located about 3 mi. N of Lake Victoria is the local "Home Depot".
• Exuma Building Supplies; 242-336-2402. Hoopers Bay.
• Top II Bottom Hardware; 242-336-2200 / 2114. This is a small store just N of Exuma Market that offers an amazing variety of hardware, marine, electrical, plumbing, fishing, and home supplies.

Ice

• Chat & Chill.
• Exuma Yacht Club.
• Exuma Markets.
• Shop Rite.

• Bikini Bottoms Carryout. Next to Exuma Markets.
• Cozy Corner Delicatessen; 242-336-2532. 16 flavors of Edy's. Located 4 nm S of Lake Victoria in the Mecktan Plaza on Old Airport Road. Accessible by dinghy at Redshanks.
• Exuma Markets

• Shop Rite

• There are many WiFi hotspots available in George Town and in the anchorages. In spring 2009, service was spotty and those services with reasonable coverage were quickly overloaded.
• Club Peace & Plenty restaurant offers free WiFi to patrons.
• Eddies Edgewater Restaurant & Bar; free WiFi.
• Exuma Business Center; cyber cafe.
• Exuma Web Cafe; 242-336-2562. George Town.
• Exuma Market; allows free access to its wifi but there is limited space where the signal can be picked up outside the market.

• Gaviota Bay WiFi. Based on Stocking Island at St. Francis Resort, Stocking Island offers. During the winter season, a username and password must be purchased at the resort's bar (Jan 2012; $2 for 75 min - can log out to save residual time; $1 for 40 min - continuous). The signal could be received using an EnGenius wifi antenna/receiver from off Sand Dollar Beach S of Black Point. Gregg installed a new router in late Feb 2012 that has greater speed and increased the number of users that can be serviced.

• Harbor WiFi; offers pre-paid wifi service cards. The antenna is located near Exuma Docking and the signal can be received on the W side of Elizabeth Harbour with a good wifi antenna / transceiver. Sold at Pet Store (see below).
• J&K Computers; 242-336-2566. Hours: 0900-1700; M-Sat. $5/day; $15/week. Long distance phone service; printing; laminating, fax service.
• Pet's Place Health Food Deli and Internet Cafe; 242-336-3010. Located in the blue building on the NE side of the bridge at Lake Victoria. Free internet access to cafe patrons.

• Baranki Wash; 242-336-2332; 242-524-8511. Hours 0700-1900; 7 days a week. Bright, clean, 20 washers 16 driers; $2.50 / load for washer or drier. Located S of Lake Victoria in the Mecktan Plaza oat Old Airport Road. Accessible by dinghy at Redshanks. Call for pickup from Exuma Market and they will pick up you and your laundry and bring you back when done.
• The Corner Laundromat; 242-336-2094; Lee. Hours: 0830-1700 Monday through Saturday; closed Sundays. Located on side street E of J&K Computers. Can arrange for your laundry to be washed, dried and folded and kept separate.

• Exuma Cleaners; 242-336-2038. Laundry can be dropped off at Forbes Enterprises (near Exuma Market) from 0800-1000 and will be returned washed, dried and folded by the end of the day.
• Exuma Yacht Club; 242-336-2578. For patrons.
• St. Francis Resort; 242-557-9629. Located at the E end of Gaviota Bay, Stocking Island.

Library

• Located across from Straw Market.
• Standard library services.
• Book swap with $3 seasonal membership for cruisers.
• Hours: M, W, F, Sat: 1000-1300; Tue: 1000-1600

Lodging

• Bahama Houseboats; Kidd Cove.
• BGS Apartments.
• Charles Clarke's Apartments.

• Club Peace & Plenty and Beach Inn; 242-336-2551; 800-525-2210; info@peaceandplenty.com. George Town.

• Coastline Condominiums; 242-336-2890. Hoopers Bay. 2-BR fully furnished condos available by the day, week and month.
• Coconut Cove Hotel; 242-336-2659.
• Exuma Palms Hotel; 242-358-4040. Waterfront efficiency rooms with balconies; restaurant and bar. Three Sisters Beach.
• February Point.
• Grand Isle Villas.
• Higgins Landing; 242-357-8888; stockisl@aol.com. Stocking Island.
• Kevalli House Marina & Cottages; 242.357.0118; Stocking Island. Offers two guest cottages for rent.
• La Shabte Beach Club & Resort; Forbes Hukk,
• Leisure Center; Rolle Cay.
• Lovely House Apartments.
• Marshall's Guest House; 242-336-2694. George Town.
• Minns Guest House.
• Mount Pleasant Suites Hotel & Villas; 242-336-2960. Hoopers Bay.
• Palm Bay Beach Club; 242-336-2787; 888-396-0606; info@palmbaybeachclub.com. George Town. 1, 2, 3 Bedroom villas; 2 pools, beach; bar & grill.

• Peace & Plenty Bonefishing Lodge; 242-345-5555. The Ferry.
• Pineapple House, Stocking Island has a houseboat for rent in Hole 1; includes dinghy. Contact on VHF Ch-16.
• Regatta Point; 242-336-2206. Kidd Cove, George Town.
• St. Francis Resort & Marina; 242-336-2416; 242-557-9629. Stocking Island.
• Sunset Bluff; 242-336-3147; info@sunsetbluffbahamas.com.
• The Cays; 242-336-2299; rentals@greatexumacays.com. Home rentals.
• Two Turtles Inn; George Town. Located N of Shell gas station.

Mailboat

• There is regular mailboat service.
• There is regular freight boat service.

• Crab Cay; marina / resort on Crab Cay, SE of George Town, under development.
• Exuma Yacht Club; 242-336-2578, 2579; VHF Ch-16. 52 slips, electricity, water ($0.20 / gal at pier); gas, diesel, oil, laundry, showers, ice, restaurant, liquor store, car rental. Dockmaster: Clevon Gray. Manager: Rufus Gray; rgrayj@yahoo.com. The marina reports the ability to accommodate a 7.5' draft at the fuel pier; vessels with draft > = 6' should approach at mid-tide or better due to a low spot in the channel. A restaurant is in operation on the upper deck of the marina office.
• Kidd Cove Marina / Bahamas House Boats; Kidd Cove. Pumpout.
• Minns Water Sports 242-336-3483; Lake Victoria. Small boat marina.
• St. Francis Resort & Marina; 242-336-2416; 242-557-9629. Stocking Island. Offers moorings.
• Kevalli House Marina & Cottages; 242.357.0118. Stocking Island. A marina specializing in boat storage on moorings and slips in Hole 3 (N-most) a "hurricane hole". Short or long term. On site manager to watch over clients vessels. Contact: Bob.

• Marina at Emerald Bay; See Emerald Bay.

• Masters Harbor Marina.

• Brown's Auto Marine Repair; 242-336-2883 / 3330. Located S of Lake Victoria across from Chetahs. Extensive marie supplies and new dinghies in stock.
• Darville Lumber; 242-336-2980. Located about 3 mi. N of Lake Victoria is the local "Home Depot".
• Minns Water Sports 242-336-3483; Lake Victoria. Yamaha outboards.
• NAPA Autoparts Store.
• Super Sea Marine; 242-336-2882. George Town.
• Super Sea Marine; 242-345-2319. Stuart Manor.
• Top II Bottom Hardware; 242-336-2114; offers a reasonable selection of marine supplies.

• Bottoms Up; bottom cleaning; VHF Ch-68. An itinerant service it is periodically available in George Town. 2012: March Scuba divers provide cleaning of hull, seacocks, propellers and check zincs.
• Brown's Auto Marine Repair; 242-336-2883 / 3330. George Town.

• Caleb's Refrigeration; refrigeration service.

• George Town Marine & Repair Ltd.; 242-345-5116; Master’s Harbor. 50-ton travel lift, haulout, storage. Note: Jan 2012, a boom truck can be rented by the hour for mast work.

• Minns Water Sports 242-336-3483; Lake Victoria. Service for Boston Whaler, Glacier Bay. Dealer for Yamaha and Suzuki outboards. Outboard service mechanics available.

• Outboard service mechanic: Mario; 242-467-0884. Independent contractor.
• Rolle & Sons Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; 242-345-5183; 242-357-0538; Caleb. Refrigeration service. Near George Town Marine.
• Turtle Maintenance; refrigeration service.
• Welding:

Medical / Clinic / Pharmacy

• Exuma Dental Services; 242-358-4584.
• Government clinic; 242-336-2088 Doctor, nurse, and dentist. Hours 0900-1700; Monday - Friday.
• Island Med Medical Clinic; 242-336-2220. Dr Fox, a private doctor from Nassau is in the office on Thursdays. Office is open Monday through Friday staffed by a nurse. Hooper's Bay.
• Pharmacy: Smitty's Drug Store; 242-346-2411; fax: 242-336-2146. Located about 3 mi. N of town. This is the only pharmacy in the S Bahamas. John, the pharmacist, gets twice-weekly shipments of prescription drugs from Nassau. While he keeps a good stock of standard pharmaceuticals he may not stock special combinations available in the US. Your doctor can phone or fax in a prescription. If it is special, the doctor can consult with John by phone to see what alternatives may be available through Nassau.

• Elizabeth Harbour Port Department has installed ~16 moorings in Gaviota Bay, Stocking Island.
• Kidd Cove harbor moorings are for use of Bahamas Houseboats.
• Kevalli House Marina & Cottages; 242.357.0118; Stocking Island. Offers moorings and slips in Hole 3 (N-most), a "hurricane hole", for boat storage.
• St. Francis Resort & Marina; 242-336-2416; 242-557-9629; Gaviota Bay, Stocking Island. Offers 15 moorings with free wifi.
• Wendell "Little Toot"; 242-357-0703; VHF Ch-16. Has 6 moorings in Gaviota Bay and Hole 2, Stocking Island. He also has moorings for long term boat storage in Hole 3.

• Note: Dinghies entering Lake Victoria have the right-of-way; line up well outside so you can be seen by those waiting to exit.
• There is a 3 mph speed limit in Lake Victoria.
• Take care not to anchor in the ship channel. Special care is needed at Monument Beach, Honeymoon Beach anchorages where the channel runs close to the W shore of Stocking Island.
• The channel into Exuma Yacht Club must be kept clear to allow vessels to safely make the approach and exit to the piers.
• An program began in 2013 to improve navigation aids in Elizabeth Harbour. Cruisers are invited to make status reports and suggest improvements. See Navigation Aids.

• Bimini Shipping. Ships from Miami to George Town. Broker: Forbes Enterprises.
• Cruisers needing to get items shipped to them while in the Bahamas should read the general information: Shipping Items.
• Deans Shipping; 242-336-4324 / 4424. George Town.
• DHL: Top II Bottom Hardware; 242-336-2114. Packages should be addressed to the Yacht / person ℅ Top II Bottom Hardware. When the recipient is notified of a tracking number, it and a copy of the vessel's cruising permit should be provided so Top II Bottom can fax it to Nassau. The package will go through Customs in Nassau and must have copy of invoice and the vessel's cruising permit for inspection; including a letter of explanation is useful. After arriving at the airport, they are brought to Top II Bottom. There is a handling fee.
• DHL: J&K Productions; 242-336-2566; jkproductions@hotmail.com.
• FedEx: In March 2013 Exuma Markets was accepting FedEx shipments. Packages should be addressed to the Yacht / person ℅ Exuma Market. The package will go through Customs in Nassau and must have copy of invoice and the vessel's cruising permit for inspection; including a letter of explanation is useful. After arriving at the airport, Taxi 16 picks them up and delivers them to Exuma Market for a $10 fee.
• Forbes Enterprises Ltd.; 242-336-2857; Fax: 242-225-0139; forbesenterprise4@yahoo.com. Naaman Forbes. Customs brokerage. Are agents for UPS. They can arrange for shipment of items from US to George Town by air or by ship; contact for ordering, clearing, delivering parts.

• G&G Shipping; 242-336-2359.
• J&K Productions; 242-336-2566; jkproductions24@hotmail.com. Julius & Kristal offer a service from Sarasota FL through Nassau to George Town via DHL. They are agents for DHL. Contact for more specific information. Florida office: 305-677-2904.

• Lynx Air; 242-345-0108; 954-772-9808 (US); 888-596-9247 (US).

• Professional Flight Transport; 954-938-9508. Charter.

• Reggie Express Service, Inc; 954-761-3131; fax: 954-583-8547; reggiexp@bellsouth.net. FL contact: Regina, Don, Gerry. Local contact is Dejuan; 242-345-0642. Packages shipped to the FL office [2968 Ravenswood Road, Suite #111, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312] will be shipped by air on Wednesdays to the George Town Airport. They will handle customs with paperwork you provide. Transport from airport to town can be arranged with local taxis.
• UPS Agent: Forbes Enterprises Ltd. is the agent for UPS (Feb 2012)

Personal Services

• Allyah's Nail Gallery & Beauty Spot; 242-336-2311. George Town.
• Brianne's Unisex & Nail Source Centre; 242-336-2330. George Town. Located on 2nd floor of yellow-orange building across from church S of Exuma Market.
• Fabulous 'D' Beauty Salon; 242-345-6236. Stuart Manor.
• Kayvannah's Hair Affair; 242-336-2140. George Town.
• Massage by Brenda; 242-524-6565. Specializing in relaxation massage.
• Michelle's Hair Care; 242-345-2347. Stuart Manor.
• My "T" Fine Beauty Salon; 242-336-2295. George Town.
• Original Lines Barber Shop; 242-336-3239. George Town.
• Peace & Plenty Spa; 242-336-2551; 242-524-2309. George Town.
• Tanya's Beauty Salon; 242-336-2648.
• Trainee's Beauty Salon; 242-336-2620. George Town.

• George Town requires pets to be on a leash.
• Pick up you pet's "deposits"!

• 242-336-2666; VHF Ch-16. Office in government building. George Town.
• 242-345-0083 / 0183. Airport.
• U.S. Army; 242-33-2623. Flamingo Bay.
• U.S. Coast Guard; 242-336-2777.
• U.S. Embassy / DEA Strike Force; 242-336-2580. George Town.

• Post Office; 242-336-2636. Open 0830-1600, M-F, does not close for lunch. Located in Government Building, George Town. Air mail arrives daily. Post Office will hold mail for boaters that is not specifically addressed to Exuma Markets or addressed to General Delivery.
• Exuma Markets; 242-336-2033; Fax: 242-336-2645.. Will accept and hold mail and packages for cruising boats. George Town. Address mail to yacht / intended recipient’s name; c/o Exuma Markets, George Town, Exuma, Bahamas.
• Forbes Enterprises; George Town. Will receive and hold mail and packages. Address mail to yacht / intended recipient’s name; c/o Forbes Enterprises, George Town, Exuma, Bahamas.

• Island Gases; 242-357-0245. Clarence; brings the propane truck to the S shore of Lake Victoria on Wednesdays during the cruising season. This may change if the truck is being refilled. Announcements are made Wednesday mornings during the Cruisers Net on VHF Ch-72 about the truck being available.

• Forbes Enterprises; just S of Exuma Market in George Town. Drop off tanks and pick up next day+; they transport tanks N to be filled and charge for this service.
• Nixon's at airport.
• Note: Propane is delivered to Great Exuma by shipping the tanker truck to Nassau for refilling. During this process, propane refills are unavailable.

• The Elizabeth Harbourmaster states that use of holding tanks and the pumpout boat are mandatory for cruising boat as direct discharge is prohibited in Elizabeth Harbour. There is a fine of up to $4000 for discharge of sewage in the harbour.

• Elizabeth Harbour has a pumpout boat operated by Harbour Solutions.
• Pumpouts can be arranged by calling Vincent on the pumpout boat on VHF Ch-16; 242-524-3815. March 2013: $10 for 15 gal; $0.50 for each additional gallon.
• Cruisers can also contact Elvis on VHF Ch-16 or 242-464-1558 with boat name and location.

• Club Peace & Plenty; 242-336-2551; 800-525-2210; info@peaceandplenty.com. George Town. Inn, resort, spa, pool restaurant and bar. Named for the ship that brought Lord Denys Rolle to the Exumas in 1783 and founded by a grand-nephew of Henry Flagler.

• February Point Resort Estates; 242-336-2661. February Point.
• Higgins Landing; 242-357-8888; stockisl@aol.com. An eco-resort located on Stocking Island on the S end of Volleyball beach.
• Palm Bay Beach Resort; 242-336-2787. Located N of George Town. Hotel, restaurant, bar, pool, beach open for cruisers. Go by dinghy; the beach is huge and an attendant is on hand to watch your boat while you have fun. Check with the manager to use the pool when the resort is not full and you stay for lunch or dinner.

• St. Francis Resort & Marina; 242-336-2416; 242-557-9629. Stocking Island.

Restaurant & Bar

• Big D's Sand Bar & Grill VHF Ch-16 (0700-2200). Hamburger Beach, Stocking Island. Restaurant, bar, fishing, snorkeling; pier for dinghy landing. Note: Jan 2012: Bar was damaged by hurricane Irene. It is reopening at 1200 on 17 March.

• Bikini Bottoms Take Out. Serves lunch, drinks, beer. Daily hours 0700-1900. Next to Exuma Market & dinghy dock.

• Catch A Fire Bar & Grill; 242-357-0777; Sunset Bluff, Hermitage, Moss Town. Open Tuesday to Sunday; live music on Wednesday & Saturday. Rake & Scrape on Saturday night.
• Castaways #2 Restaurant & Bar; 242-345-0248. Moss Town.

• Chat 'N' Chill Bar & Grill; 242-357-0926; 242-336-2700; VHF Ch-16. Volleyball Beach, Stocking Island. A George Town cruisers institution and hub of community activities. Restaurant, bar, conch salad bar; open 1100 - 1900 daily. Sunday pig roast, 1200-1900 (Advice: come early or you'll miss the pork!). Have a beer, meal & enjoy beach volleyball.

• Cheatahs; 242-336-2535; 242-524-8511; VHF Ch-16. George Town. Offers Bahamian foods. Open for breakfast on Saturday; lunch and dinner daily from 1000-2200 with daily specials. Located 4 nm S of Lake Victoria. Accessible by dinghy at Redshanks on beach across from restaurant: 23º 28.8' N; 75º 45.0' W. Call on VHF Ch16 for to arrange for a pick up by car from Lake Victoria.

• Club Peace & Plenty; 242-336-2551; info@peaceandplenty.com. George Town. Offers a great restaurant and pool bar open to cruisers. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in restaurant overlooking harbour. Check out their great breakfasts. Bar on pool deck serves lunch. Free WiFi. Happy Hour daily 1800-1900. Tasteful Thursdays: grilled ribs, steaks, chicken etc from 1800 on; Rake & Scrape: 2000 - 2300; Drink specials.

• Cozy Corner Delicatessen; 242-336-2532. Subs on 8" baguettes with choice of 8 toppings. Located 4 nm S of Lake Victoria in the Mecktan Plaza on Old Airport Road. Accessible by dinghy at Redshanks.
• Driftwood Cafe; 242-336-3800; driftwoodcafegt@gmail.com. Located N of Library & school. Uruguayan & Bahamian fusion coffeehouse / cafe; shady outside patio; friendly staff; serving great coffee, capachino, expresso, pastries, salads, soups, sandwiches, entrees. Open 0730-1500 Monday - Friday; 0730-1400 Saturday. The food is great and the outdoor courtyard is a lovely place to dine.

• Eddie's Edgewater Restaurant & Bar; 242-336-2050. SW shore of Lake Victoria, George Town. Open 1000-2200; serves breakfast, lunch, dinner (1800). Rake and Scrape Mondays 2000 to 2300 weekly. Free WiFi.

• Exuma Palms Hotel; 242-358-4040. Restaurant and bar. Three Sisters Beach.

• Exuma Point Beach Restaurant Bar & Grill; 242-345-6244. Rolleville. A beachside restaurant and bar on a beautiful beach at the NE tip of Great Exuma. Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1200 on. Features an all-you-can-eat buffet. August Rolle.

• Exuma Yacht Club; 242-336-2579; VHF Ch-16. Restaurant & bar on upper deck overlooking the harbor. Happy Hour on Friday nights at 1730; drink and bar food specials.

• February Point Bistro & Bar; 242-336-2661. February Point. March 2013: closed for remodeling.
• Foxy's Pizza; 242-332-1504. Mt. Thompson.
• Flamingo Bay Club; 242-336-2554. Flamingo Bay.
• Flora's Baby Center; 242-345-7149.
• Gemellies Pizza
• Honey Dew Restaurant & Bar; 242-336-2933. Fish Fry.
• Julian's Jerk Chicken & Ribs. Take-0ut in small green building located in parking lot just NE of the Lake Victoria bridge. Jerk chicken and pork ribs. Fridays and Saturdays 1200 - 1600.

• Kermits Airport Lounge; 242-345-0002. Airport. Serving Bahamian dishes and home of the "Best Ham & Cheese Sandwich".

• Mariella's Pizza & Ice Cream; 242-336-4400. Emerald Isle Shopping Center.

• Pay Pay's Kitchen.

• Palm Bay Beach Resort; 242-336-2787. Located N of George Town. Hotel, restaurant, bar, pool, beach open for cruisers. Located N of George Town and the settlement of Fish Fry, the resort is easily reached by dinghy from the anchorages along Stocking Island; while there is a small pier, the resort is located on a large beach where there is plenty of space to beach a dinghy. Ron, the proprietor has a staff member who watches over the dinghies of customers -- so you don't have to worry about the dink going walkabout. The resort has a large bar and dining room and offers daily specials. There is a beautiful pool and deck that can be used by paying bar and dinner patrons - check with Ron.

• Peanut Man; Darin dark roasts peanuts fresh daily. He sets up shop across from the Customs building; usually from 1000 on. He also offers local coconut oil for sale.

• Pet's Place Health Food Deli and Internet Cafe; 242-336-3010. Hours M, W, Th, Fri, Sat, Sun: 0800-2000; Sun: 0800-2200; Tue: 0800-1800. A coffee shop, restaurant, and internet cafe offering morning pastries, coffee, and healthy salads and meals. Good free WiFi for your laptop; $3 power usage charge. Located on NE corner blue building across from shell gas station. Dining area with bar stools overlooking Kidd Cove.

• Santanna's Bar & Grill; 242-345-4102. Williams Town (see Little Exuma I). Has some of the best food in the Bahamas, simple, fresh, delicious!
• Shoreline Restaurant & Bar; 242-345-6201.

• St. Francis Resort & Marina; 242-336-2416; 242-557-9629. Stocking Island.
• Tino's Deck Restaurant & Bar; 242-336-2277. Fish Fry Naval Base.
• Tino's Lounge; 242-336-2838. George Town.

• Towne Cafe; 242-336-2194. George Town. A bakery and restaurant offers bread, sweet rolls and serves breakfast & Lunch. Located in the NW corner of the gas station.

• Two Turtles Inn; 242-336-2445. Restaurant & Bar; patio bar & dining area. Offers Friday night barbecues with a band.

Restaurants & Bars at Fish Fry: AKA "Da Fish Fry"

• The Fish Fry area is located about 1.3 nm N of Lake Victoria. The area grew up many years ago as a place where a number of small bars and restaurants congregated as a place where local residents could go for good meals and drinks, for lunch and dinner and gather for parties nights and weekends. There are several great restaurants and bars here. Several places are open for lunch so visit and check them out to select one for dining.
• Location: 23º 30.85' N; 75º 46.90' W. Take your dinghy in to the shallow beach just S of the grounded "Arctic Circle" tug and barges.

• Aces Simply Native Restaurant & Bar; 242-336-2973.
• Asha Recreation Restaurant / Bar & Grill Pit. 242-336-3242.
• Charlies Restaurant & Bar; 242-336-2107. BBQ Chicken & Ribs. Karaoke.

• Grillin & Chillin with Chef Bowe; 242-425-7823; chefbowe@gmail.com. Great BBQ ribs, shrimp, chicken, jerk pork; steak fish, lobster. Catering.

• Hailies Place; 242-336-2342. Healthy choices; pastries.

• Honey Dew Cafe.

• Kendal's Restaurant Bar & Grill.

• Poorman's Kitchen; 242-336-3469.

• Out Deck Restaurant & Bar; 242-336-3079.

• Ting's Deck.

• Ting Um Dem. Bar and grill,

• 6 12 Sports Bar.

Retail Therapy - Shopping

• Airport Fashions; 242-345-0250
• Balsound Electronics; 242-336-2375 / 2385.
• Brianne's Unisex Salon
• Bunches Discount Variety Store.

• Club Peace & Plenty and Beach Inn; 242-336-2551; Boutique.
• Doe Boi Unlimited; 241-544-9091. Electronics and cell phone sales; cell phone unlocking.

• Da Bahamian Closet; 242-336-3059; denisemoss47@gmail.com. New in 2012 this boutique offers colorful Bahamian batik fabrics and clothing by Androsia.
• Exuma Business Center; 242-336-3271. Stationery, copies, internet access point. George Town.
• Electronic Bazaar & Supplies; 242-336-2040. Hooper's Bay.
• Erika's Floral Designs; 242-464-1938. George Town.
• Exuma Electronics; 242-336-4170. George Town.
• Exuma Hair Beauty Supplies & Accessories; 242-336-3319. George Town.
• Exuma Home Center; 242-336-2374. George Town.
• Exuma Supplies; 242-336-2506. George Town.
• Garden Creations Center; 242-336-2380. George Town.
• Guys & Dolls; 242-336-2582. George Town.
• Janet's News Stand; 242-345-0072. Airport.
• KC Florist & Basket Creations; 242-336-2160.
• La Tiffs Jewelry & Repair; 242-336-2711. George Town.
• Lashawna's Discount Store; 242-336-3244. Hoopers Bay.
• Marina Nik-Naks; 242-336-2748. George Town.
• Marilyn's Gift Shop; 242-336-3321;lericedames@hotmail.com. George Town; New in 2011. Offers authentic Bahamian souvenirs many from the hands of Lerice Dames the proprietor.

• Marilyn's Gift Shop; 242-345-0324;lericedames@hotmail.com. Exuma International Airport. Offers authentic Bahamian souvenirs many from the hands of Lerice Dames the proprietor.

• Muck a Mucks
• Optimum Office Supplies & Disposable Products; 242-336-3396. La Familia Plaza.
• Pet Store & Harbor WiFi. Located just NW of N Lake Victoria bypass.

• Rolle's Airconditioning & Refrigeration; 242-345-5183. New in 2013: a retail store for household items, small appliances, and tools.
• Sandpiper Arts and Crafts; 242-336-2084. George Town. Offers a wide selection of delightful and quality clothing, gifts, books, art. Explorer Charts for sale. Located NW of Lake Victoria bridge across from Peace & Plenty.

• Scentuous Perfumes
• Sheanda's House of Essence; 242-336-2869. George Town.
• Starfish Boutique. Offers a wide assortment of gifts and decorative items. Located NE of Lake Victoria bridge.

• Tranee's Salon
• Smitty's Convenience / Drug Store
• Sophisticated Nail & Beauty Supply; 242-336-2890. George Town.
• Straw Market. Bahamian goods and handcrafts including handmade baskets and hats. Next to Regatta Park.

• The Coin Store; 242-345-4043. Williams Town.
• Top II Bottom Hardware; 242-336-2114. Offers a wide variety of housewares, hardware, and marine supplies.
• Touch of Elegance; 242-336-2730. George Town.
• Tropical Accents & Gifts; 242-336-2396. George Town. Cuban cigars.
• 3 K's Fashion Center; 242-336-2165. George Town
• Two Turtles.
• Universal Fashion; 242-336-4222. La Familia Plaza.
• Wally's Studio

Showers

• Showers are available for guests at marinas and resorts.

• Dive Exuma; 242-336-2893; 242-357-0313; diveexuma@hotmail.com. Relocated (2013) to the Exuma Yacht Club building. Padi certification. Hours: 0900-1700; Mon-Sat. Dive trips, gear, scuba tank filling.
• Exuma Scuba Adventures; 242-336-2893. George Town.
• Exuma Watersports; 242-336-3422. Snorkeling tours.
• Four C's Adventures; 242-464-1720; 242-345-2352; clayton.p.smith@live.com. Snorkeling tours.
• Minns Water Sports 242-336-3483; Lake Victoria.
• Off Island Adventures; 242-357-0390.
• Peace & Plenty Water Sports; 242-336-2225. George Town.

• Roberts Island Adventures; 242-357-0224; robertsislandadventures@msn.com. George Town. Snorkeling; Cast-a-ways tours..

• Seaside Tours
• Turtle Divers; 242-524-3305 (Garvin); 242-524-2495 (Nick); 242-357-0607 (Nick). George Town.

• See Ferry for Water Taxi
• Numerous local taxis can be contacted on VHF Ch-16 (Ch-14 is working channel).
• Listen to Cruisers Net for opportunities to share taxis to the airport.
• Bal Sound's Taxi; 242-357-2375; 242-336-2905; VHF Ch-16 (Taxi 23). Bal Sound sponsors the men's and women's softball teams.

• Exuma Travel & Transportation / Exuma Transit Services; 242-345-0232. Airport.
• Exuma Bus Service; 242-554-3227.
• Junior Taxi Service; 243-336-2509.
• Leslie Dames Taxi Service; 242-357-0015.
• Luther Rolle Taxi Service; 242-345-5003.
• Taxi 16; 242-357-0410; 242-336-2116; VHF Ch-16. Clifford Strachan.

• Taxi 57; J.J.'s Taxi Service; 242-524-7443; VHF Ch-16. James "JJ" Rolle.

Things to See & Do

• See Area Events above.

• Bonefishing: Peace & Plenty Bonefishing Lodge; 242-345-5555
• Bonefishing guide: Bonefish Reno; 242-345-5014; 242-524-4215; bonefishreno@yahoo.com. Rolle Town. Full and half-day excursions. Tackle & transportation can be provided.
• Bush Medicine Tour: Christine Tours; Christine Rolle; 242-358-4016.
• College of the Bahamas, Exumas Centre; 242-336-2792. George Town.
• Cruisers Regatta Week an annual event is not to be missed.
• Destinations; 242-336-2703. George Town.
• Exuma Cay Adventures; 242-357-0390;242-336-2353; 242-551-8044; eaparadise@batelnet.bs. Hoopers Bay. Glass bottom boat tour. Tours of: Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park, Elizabeth Harbour, Exuma and Long Island in high speed excursion boat.
• Kite Surfing: Exuma Kite Surfing; 242-524-0523.
• Exuma Tours; 242-336-3297. George Town.
• Exuma Watersports; 242-336-3422. Safari tours to norther Exumas including Staniel, Compass, Fowl Cays, Thunderball Grotto in high speed tour boat.
• Hiking on Stocking Island. There are several trails that give hikers access to most of Stocking Island. It is possible to walk the entire ocean (E) beach of the island. Trails will take you up to Monument Hill and a couple of other high spots where spectacular views of Elizabeth Harbour. A regular cruising visitor, Skip Hird on SV Eleanor M, has drawn an excellent map of the trails for the use of hikers. Skip also maintains these trails. See: Stocking Island Trail Map for download. Skip asks hikers to heed the advice he provides on the chart to help preserve this fragile environment. See George Town Cruiser Activites.
• Kayaking: Exuma Watersports; 242-336-3422.
• Kayaking: Palm Bay Beach Resort; 242-336-2787.
• Off Island Adventures; 242-554-2768. Kite boarding; out-Island adventures.
• Kayaking: Starfish Exuma Activity Center.
• Rolleville Historic Tour; 242-524-4788.
• Regatta Park. Home of island festivities: annual Music Festival; Family Island Regatta, etc.

• Roberts Island Adventures; 242-357-0224; robertsislandadventures@msn.com. George Town. Tours; snorkeling; reef fishing Cast-a-ways tours..

• Seaside tours: Bill Curtis; 242-357-0270.

• Sailing: Starfish Exuma Activity Center.

• Sightseeing: Guided tours with Christine (Taxi 25), Mary (Taxi 10).
• Sightseeing: Seaside Tours.
• Starfish The Exuma Adventure Center; 242-336-3033. George Town.
• Tennis: public courts are located at February Point.

• Local tides are 10 to 15 minutes after those in Nassau.

• Trash dumpsters are provided at the landward end of the mailboat pier. Access is from the beach at the N end of Kidd Cove.

• Cruisers should not use dumpsters of private businesses, those in town ore those along the beaches to dispose of boat trash.
• There is no place to dispose of waste oil in George Town; cruisers must take it with them or contact pumpout boat on VHF Ch-16.
• Trash pick up can be arranged by calling pumpout boat on VHF Ch-16. Fee: $2 large bag $1 small bag.
• Waste oil: The pumpout boat will pick up used engine oil. Call pumpout boat on VHF Ch-16.
• Recycle: A dumpster in lot across from Eddie's Edgewater accepts glass, plastic, and aluminum for recycling [Mar12].

Veterinarian

• Exuma Veterinary Clinic; 242-336-2806
• Peach House Vet; 242-336-3006.

• VHF Ch-68 is the hailing channel for Elizabeth Harbour. Cruisers should use this channel in lieu of VHF Ch-16.
• Cruisers should use the "USA" set of VHF channels on their radios in the Bahamas. International or Canadian frequency sets have more duplex channels which complicate local communication.
• Local residents and business use VHF Ch-16 extensively; it is still used for emergency traffic.
• Cruisers should reserve use of VHF Ch-16 for emergency use and use VHF CH-68 for hailing.
• VHF Ch-14 and Ch-12 are allocated to use by local businesses in this area by the Public Utilities Commission.

• Free RO water is provided for filling jerry cans courtesy of Exuma Markets from a spigot on the dinghy dock in Lake Victoria.
• RO town water is available at Exumas Docking Services.
• Coral Springs; 242-336-2830 / 2831. George Town. Bottled water.

• Weather summaries are provided each morning on the Cruisers Net, VHF Ch-72 at ~ 0800
• 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.