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A catamaran galley counter laid with fresh provisions — tropical fruit, vegetables, bread, eggs and fresh fish on ice — with the turquoise sea through the window

Planning

Provisioning for Your Abacos Charter: Where to Shop & What to Buy

A practical guide to stocking your Abacos charter with groceries, drinks, and supplies. Shop smart at Marsh Harbour and sail with a full galley.

Jun 26, 20266 min read

A flat-lay of sailing-trip essentials on a wooden deck: a duffel bag, snorkel mask, straw hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen, flip-flops, a water bottle and a linen shirt

Planning

What to Pack for a Bahamas Sailing Charter

A practical packing guide for your crewed Abacos catamaran trip — what to bring, what to skip, and why soft bags beat suitcases every time.

Jun 26, 20266 min read

A calm sunny day on the Sea of Abaco with fair-weather clouds and a distant sailboat on turquoise water

Planning

Best Time to Sail the Abacos: A Month-by-Month Guide

Plan your Abacos sailing trip with our month-by-month guide covering weather, water temps, events, and what to expect in each season.

Jun 9, 20267 min read

View from a small island-hopper plane wing over brilliant turquoise shallows and scattered green Bahamian cays

Planning

How to Get to the Abacos: Flights, Ferries & Getting Around

Plan your trip to Marsh Harbour and the Abaco Islands. Learn about flights, ferries, inter-island transport, and how a private charter simplifies everything.

Jun 9, 20267 min read

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