Category: Sailing in The Bahamas

Sailing in The Bahamas was definitely on our bucket list. And now we can scratch it off. It’s not a “been there, done that” kind of thing. But after spending 3 months in 2021 and 6 months in 2022 sailing in The Bahamas, we can honestly say “We’ve done that!”

We spent most of our time sailing the Exuma chain of islands, specifically the Exuma Land and Sea Park. It’s a 176 square mile nature preserve, and it’s breathtaking. Vacationing here is only possible by boat if you really want to experience it. But make sure your boat has sleeping quarters, a head (bathroom) and a galley (kitchen), because you won’t find any of that there. You’ll only find pristine beaches and crystal clear water, so clear that you can see sea life on the ocean floor 20 feet down.

We also sailed to the Ragged Islands, a desolate island chain only 50 miles from Cuba, and home to only 60 residents, mostly fishermen. And visiting Long Island and Cat Island did not disappoint. Driving on the wrong side of the road took some getting used to (for me. Jeff took to it just fine.)

But we really enjoyed sailing Eleuthera and Harbor Island northeast of the Exumas. While these islands definitely have a Bahamian vibe, they are more westernized, more modern, if you will. We aren’t sure when we’ll sail back to The Bahamas, but we’ll definitely hit those two islands again.

We hope you enjoy reading about our time sailing in The Bahamas. And if you want more action, stop by the Our Vlogs page, or visit our YouTube channel directly, Sailing Wind Therapy.