May 31, 2013

New Flight Service to Marsh Harbour (via Explorer Chartbooks)

Silver Airways will begin weekly flights from JAX Airport (Jacksonville) to the Bahamas beginning Saturday June 15.  The once-a-week service will depart Jacksonville on Saturday's at 10:31 a.m., arriving in Marsh Harbour Airport at 12:16 p.m.  The return flight will depart Marsh Harbour on Saturday's at 12:46, arriving in Jacksonville at 2:54 p.m.

May 28, 2013

News Bulletin for Immediate Broadcast (via The Abaconian)

News Bulletin for immediate broadcast

Residents throughout the archipelago should brace themselves for excessively prolonged rainfall throughout the day (Tuesday) and lasting through Friday night.

A broad area of moist unstable air extending southwest to northeast from the Caribbean Sea will generate heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across the entire archipelago. Conditions will be favourable for flash flood warning in low-lying areas.

Winds are expected to reach 30 miles per hour or more in embedded thunderstorms. Tornadoes are likely to be spawned from the thunderstorms.

A severe thunder storm watch or warning with the possibility of tornadoes will be issued when it is indicated by the weather radar or sighted by spotters.

The Department of Meteorology is appealing to residents in flood prone areas to be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice. Residents are advised not to drive, walk or play in floodwaters as the depth can easily be misjudged. All efforts should be made to protect lives and property.

All advice and notifications by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) should be heeded.

May 01, 2013

Exuma Weekly Activities Guide April 29 - May 5, 2013


Download the latest edition: Exuma Weekly Activities Guide - Apr 29 to May 5

The National Family Island Regatta Results

(Courtesy of Explorer Chartbooks)

The 60th Family Island Regatta held in Georgetown, Exuma last week attracted more than 60 boats in four days of sailing.  The competition began with the Cup races held on Wednesday the 24th with Staniel Cay’s Tida Wave, driven by Brooks Miller winning the Prime Minister’s Cup in A class.  The winner of the Class B Governor General’s Cup was Long Island’s New Susan Chase, skippered by Mark Knowles.  The Class C Commodore Emeritus Cup was won by Whitty K, driven by Stefon Knowles also from Long Island.

The series races were held Thursday through Saturday and the results are as follows:

Class A –  1st place – Red Stripe, Lundy Robinson, Black Point; 2nd place – Running Tide, Roger Fox, Salt Pond, Long Island; 3rd place – Rupert’s Legend, Stefon Knowles, Mangrove Bush, Long Island.

Class B – 1st place – Eudeva, Lundy Robinson, Black Point; 2nd place – Ants Nest, Lee Armbrister; 3rd place – Lonesome Dove, Jeff Gale.

Class C – 1st place – Whitty K, Stefon Knowles, Long Island; 2nd place – Sacrifice, Colin Cartwright; 3rd place – Bulla Reg, Buzzy Rolle.
Four honourees presented with Aqua Jackets were: Eleazor Johnson, Harry Harding, Brooks Miller, and Emmit Munroe.