 Hope Town, Elbow Cay : Profile
Hope Town Harbour is a well-protected and popular harbour, so much so that finding a space to anchor may be difficult (and may not be liked by the Harbour Master). Hope Town Marina, Abaco Bahama Charters or Lighthouse Marina all have moorings for rent; contact them on VHF Ch 16. Reservations however may be necessary. Dinghies can be landed at the foot of the spectacular Hope Town lighthouse.
It is also possible to anchor outside the harbour, between Parrot Cays and Elbow Cay in about 2m with good holding, but you are exposed to the north and south. This is however a beautiful anchorage and lovely for swimming.
Last updated December 2008.
Abaco Bahamas Charters
VHF Channel 16
15 numbered mooring buoys - white with a blue band.
Hope Town Hideaways Marina
Tel:242 366 0224, Fax:242 366 0434, VHF Channel 16
Small private marina with 12 berths, part of a villa resort.
Hope Town Marina
Hope Town, Elbow Cay
Tel:242 366 0003/888 291 5428, Fax:242 366 0254, VHF Channel 16
clubsoleil@oii.net
14 berths; check in advance for availability. Max depth: 7 fth. Max length 44ft. Water, electricity. Good restaurant, pool.
Also 18 moorings - Red cylinders marked HT Marina.
Lighthouse Marina
Hope Town
Tel:242 366 0154, Fax:242 366 0171, VHF Channel 16
info@htlighthousemarina.com
A helpful, friendly marina, below the lighthouse itself. 6 slips for vessels up to 60' LOA, 6' of draft at low water. Fuel dock, water, electricity, laundry, showers, marine hardware store, repair facilities with 10 ton travel lift.
Sea Spray Resort and Marina
White Sound, Elbow Cay
Tel:242 366 0065, Fax:242 366 0383, VHF Channel 16
info@seasprayresort.com
3.5 miles south of Hope Town. 60 berths. Min draft 6ft. Repairs, electricity, fuel, water & ice, showers, laundry, Wi-Fi, restaurant, shops, wet storage and bakery, pool, courtesy transport to town.
Truman Major
VHF Channel 16 'Lucky Strike'
Has available green mooring buoys in the harbour.
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