Sailing the Bahamas - Eleuthera - Distant Shores Television

Eleuthera


We visited this Bahama Gem in Season 6 of Distant Shores making an episode on Eleuthera and the neighbouring Abaco Island chain, another lovely Bahamas cruising area! Friendly people, amazing blue water and great sailing.
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This is Spanish Wells - a small fishing community near Eleuthera.
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Shallow bahamas water - great for exploring
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We took a pilot on board for the passage through the reefs to Eleuthera's main town from Spanish Wells.

The episode on Eleuthera is available as part of Season 6 of Distant Shores

The DVD set has 13 half-hour programs on the Intracoastal Waterway trip south (including Erie Canal to New York City), various Caribbean Destinations, and the Chesapeake Bay.


Resources


The Cruising Guide to Abaco - very detailed on Abaco and North Eleuthera
Yachtsmans Guide to the Bahamas - Published annually since 1950!
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Episode 74 featuring Eleuthera is available for download here on Vimeo
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Chesapeake, ICW & Leeward Islands - Season 6
Includes the Bahamian Out-islands, to Eleuthera and the Abacos.
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