Getting There:
Your vacation begins when you fly into Marsh Harbor on Great Abaco. Several airlines service the area such as Air Sunshine, American Eagle, Bahamas Air, Continental. and U.S. Airways. From the airport you will take a very short taxi ride to Albury's ferry for a twenty minute ride into Hope Town. (This is very easy. Grab a cab right at the airport. They will be waiting. Most likely you can share the cab with others doing the same thing.)
Our representative, Ron Engle, will meet you upon arrival at Hope Town and take you to the boat. After a complete chart and equipment briefing, you will go out for an extensive test sail. For further information about Hope Town you may check out Ron's website.
What's on Board:
Your Maine Cat is fully equipped with the following equipment. Provisioning is an option but most charter guests prefer to do their own shopping in the two well-stocked markets in Hope Town within sight of the harbor. For a more extensive variety you may shop in Marsh Harbor, which is less than a half day's sail away. Several of the cays also have small markets so you may restock on your journey. The MC 30 galley is fully equipped and contains a 12-volt refrigerator and two burner stove and abundant room to prepare a gourmet meal while the MC 41 galley has a refrigerator, freezer and three-burner stove with oven and even more counterspace!
The Forecast:
Conditions are optimal. Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 90°F in August. A 5-20 knot trade wind from the east is common. Daily sun is the rule with very brief and scattered showers during the summer. The coldest months are December through February when an occasional 60°F may be experienced. Great sleeping weather at night...not too hot and definately not cold!
Checkout Barometer Bob's website for up to the minute weather information and/or the official web site for the Bahamas Dept. of Meteorology.
Give us a Call:
Once you decide to charter the process is easy. Just give us call. We'll check to be sure the dates you want are available and get you the necessary paperwork including the Reservation Form and a Sailing Resume for you to complete and mail to us with a check for half the charter fee. The balance will be due thirty days before you depart. We do not accept credit cards except for the damage deposit.
What to Bring Along:
Passports! New rules as of Jan 8, 2007- REQUIRE U.S. Citizens to have a Passport for going and returning from the Bahamas.
Bring your sun-block, hats, swimsuits, dive gear, medicines, hygiene products. Dress is casual for dinner ashore.
