[macktyalor]

Monday morning 4.21 we pulled anchor at 8am in George Town after making breakfast, coffee and getting through our morning routine with the dogs. SV Krow was about 20 minutes ahead of us. We navigated out of the harbor south from San Dollar Beach and watched anxiously as Krow’s mast flung wildly back and forth like a metronome as they made their way into Exuma Sound. If the waves were rocking a 50′ Valiant that much, we would surely be experiencing more action than that very soon.

[jimmythebum]

Sailing in conditions like this is new to us and we had a heck of a time getting the boat back under control and getting the sails down. 5′ following seas in 20 knots was just too much for us to keep any sails out that day so we turned the engine on, pointed straight into the pummeling waves to get the main and mizzen tied down. Peter had to bring them both down by himself since there was no way our autopilot was going to let me get away from the helm. It took every ounce of concentration I had to keep us dead center into the waves. As each one crashed over the bow my knuckles grew whiter and whiter. Peter was out on deck doing a fantastic job tying up the sails despite the stormy conditions. The whole ordeal took us about half an hour. more

[Rio88]

That night as the sun went down, we pulled further and further away from Long Island towards the Crooked Islands. The swell grew and the waves rose from 5′ to 8-10′. Eyeballing the steering was no longer an option as darkness engulfed the boat. I couldn’t see the waves sweep underneath us anymore which meant we had to rely strictly on our instruments and feeling the waves. At 5′ it was hard to “feel” our way downwind. Luckily, our course happened to be dead on downwind all night long. here

[jknott]

We can arrange for all of your yacht charter needs in the Turks and Caicos. Due to their proximity to the Bahamas, many charterers combine a trip to Turks and Caicos with a cruise through the Bahamas. Others depart from Florida to give you the best selection of luxury yachts. Or we can arrange to have your yacht meet you in the Turks and Caicos – and will arrange for everything you need to have a fanastic charter. more

[mmain708]

Just a hop, skip and a jump southeast Bahamas lay the incomparable Turks and Caicos. Comprised of eight islands and 40 small cays, there is a myriad of things to experience while on charter in this pristine area.

[AStephen2011]

Day 4: Not that you would want a plastic one in your yard, but seeing a large flock of bright pink flamingos is worth the time to go visit Flamingo Pond on North Caicos. Afterwards, kayak Bottle Creek from the ocean to the Caicos Banks. Don’t forget some water and a snack! [links]

[nanotube]

Day 2: Splash! After breakfast, go diving on the near-by wall. For the nondivers, snorkeling right off the boat is perfect. After lunch, a quick trip to Salt Cay for a look around before returning to anchor off Grand Turk again. more

[maxidresses]

Head to South Caicos, cruising around the north of the islands where the water is deeper. This is the longest passage on your yacht charter itinerary, taking you past many islands and cays with beautiful beaches. Spend the night on the southern end of the island, between South Caicos and Long Cay.

[Mark Petrov]

DAY 6: French Cay more

[argos]

South Caicos offers great snorkeling and if you rent a private yacht during whale migration (January to April), this is a great spot to watch these magnificent creatures. In the evening, enjoy a beach BBQ.

[davout]

Details of the new policy have not been published by the Ministry of Health. Once details have been published, this information will be updated. [links]

[sarahalfred142]

Entry and Exit Requirements

[swinewine]

COVID-19 Information

[liorh]

COVID-19 Testing here

[georgewilliams]

Transportation Options

[tomdetroit]

Last Updated: August 27, 2021