Abaco Upcoming Events: September - December 2013 (thebahamasweekly.com)

The ABACOS, Bahamas - Welcome to The Abacos. Calm waters, warm breezes and panoramic beauty make this 120-mile–long chain of islands a boating and sailing paradise. But it’s not just the sea that attracts travelers from around the world. Those who prefer to explore by land will find championship golf courses on Treasure Cay, charming colonial towns on Green Turtle and Elbow Cays, and countless hotels, restaurants and bars throughout The Abacos.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Abaco Tourist Office in Marsh Harbour provides the public with the following calendar of events they endorse throughout September 2013 through December 2013:

http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/ministry_of_tourism_updates/Abaco_Upcoming_Events_September_-_December_201330243.shtml

Bahamas 3-Day Weather Forecast starting Tuesday, August 20th (thebahamasweekly.com)

Bahamas Weather Forecast for today and tonight, Tuesday 20th August 2013 

General situation: An upper level low that anchors a trough across the Northwest Bahamas and a tropical wave near the Southeast Bahamas will cause showers activity over the islands.

For the Northwest and Central Bahamas

Weather:  Partly sunny with scattered showers or thunderstorms today turning fair and mild tonight with few showers.

Winds: Easterly at 15 knots.
                  
Seas: 3 to 5 feet.

For the Southeast Bahamas

Weather:  Partly sunny and windy with isolated showers today becoming fair tonight with few showers.

Small craft caution remains in effect.

Winds: Easterly at 15 to 20 knots.

Seas: 4 to 6 feet.

Gusty winds and higher seas during showers or thunderstorms.

Daytime high temperature:      90°f    32°c

Overnight low temperature:   78°f   26°c

Sunrise:  06:45 am      Moonset:    07:17 pm      High tide:  07:36 am

Sunset:  07:40 pm    Moonrise:  07:15 am        Low tide:   01:49 pm
                                                                                                         
High tide:  08:04 pm 

Extended forecast: Fresh to strong easterly winds to continue over the Bahamas until Wednesday.

Forecast for Wednesday

Weather:  Partly sunny and hot with isolated shower activity turning fair at nighttime.

Winds: Easterly at 15 knots.

Seas: 3 to 5 feet

Forecast for Thursday

Weather:  Mostly sunny and hot with few showers or thunderstorms turning fair at nighttime.

Winds: Easterly at 15 knots.

Seas:  2 to 4 feet.

Tropical weather outlook: Tropical storm formation is not expected through the next 5 days.

New Fast Ferry to Connect G.B., Abaco, Eleuthra and Nassau (via Eleuthera News)

The Government of The Bahamas and Bahamas Fast Ferries are in active discussions on the startup of service that will connect the Island of Grand Bahama, Abaco, Eleuthra & New Providence.

http://www.eleutheranews.com/permalink/3454.html

Staniel Cay Yacht Club's New Website

www.stanielcay.com

Check out our new website that went live this morning!
www.stanielcay.com

New Fuel and Dockage Survey Posted (Explorer Chartbooks)

A new Fuel and Dockage Survey has been conducted and posted on August 12.  More fuel prices have gone up since last month’s survey.

The August 12,2013, Fuel and Dockage Prices survey is available on the Explorer website at www.explorercharts.com.

Special Weather Warning | Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas | Bahamas Local News - Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas

The Bahamas Department of Meterology has issued a Special Weather Warning with immediate effect until 4:45 p.m. EDT, Thursday August 6, 2013.

A special weather warning is in effect for New Providence and the Islands of Andros including its adjacent waters. 

At 2:45 p.m. EDT radar and satellite data indicated a cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving slowly Westward over the warning are.

This system has produced thunderstorms and dangerous lighting, heavy downpours.

Residents in the warning areas and in particular low-lying area such as Pinewood Gardens should take the necessary action to protect their property.

Currently we are in the New Moon phase and as a result, flooding in inevitable due the alignment allows for a gravitation attraction on water bodies. Subsequently, the water table will move closer to the Earth's surface making it difficult for drainage.

Special Weather Warning | Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas | Bahamas Local News - Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas