Nassau - Facts

Apr 28, 2021

Description:

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and is situated on the island of New Providence.

It is a popular destination for cruise ships with beautiful beaches and offshore coral reefs that are popular for diving and snorkeling.  However, it is primarily a tax-free tourist mecca and has become a "Big City" with a commensurate crime rate.

Cruiser Highlights:

Cruising guides, apps and happy-hour chitchat can all be good sources of information for sailors in the Caribbean. Tune into the Bahamas - Nassau Cruisers Net at 07:15 on VHF Channel 14.

Bahamas, Florida coastal and tropical weather information can be obtained daily as follows, all times local: On SSB freq 4003 USB at 07:20 on the Waterway Radio and Cruising Club daily net, including S.W. North Atlantic offshore weather on freq 7268 at 07.45. Weather information on VHF is available in various places at different times and on different channels, ask locally for details. Available daily in Nassau area on channel 72 at 07.15.

Nassau SSCA Cruising Station

Entrance Notes and Cautions:

Be very street-wise. The crime rate is high (not only for theft), so take care where you walk, especially at night, and secure all your property as best you can. Locking your boat securely at night and when away from it is a must, as is locking your dinghy and outboard when tied to the boat and ashore at a dinghy dock.

Position:

25°04.39’N 077°17.81’W (eastern end of the harbour)

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