The winds
of tradition
The Exumas, Bahamas

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In a quiet cove off Elizabeth Harbour, students from the Exuma Sailing Club (ESC) meet for a day of practice with head coach and club director, Dallas Knowles. Sailing commands fly as they dive into the water to prepare their sloops, wasting no time. 

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Since 2013,

the Sailing Club has been training young

boys and girls of Exuma in the traditional

art of Bahamian Sloop Sailing.

the Sailing Club has been training young boys and girls of Exuma in the traditional art of Bahamian Sloop Sailing.

A tradition central to the early way of life in The Exumas that teaches young sailors discipline, problem solving and teamwork—with a side of friendly competition that comes with annual Regattas.

Photo courtesy of Patrick Hanna, Bahamas Information Services.

Sir Knowles won his country of The Bahamas its first Olympic Gold medal when he sailed in the 1964 Summer Olympics. The ESC is in no small part a continuation of his legacy.

Sir Durward

Knowles

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Thanks to outside funding, the Exuma Sailing Club is able to offer sailing at all levels for boys and girls of Exuma, free of charge.

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Highbourne Cay

Highbourne Cay

This privately owned island welcomes yachtsmen and guests to its first-class marina and luxury cottages. Highbourne’s eight beaches are among the best-kept secrets in The Bahamas.

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Compass Cay

Compass Cay

Compass Cay's protected marina is an unmissable stop in your island hopping itinerary. Hang out at the dock and enjoy a cold beer, or hop into the water and share a moment with the gentle nurse sharks that live here.

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The beautiful outdoors of Great Exuma is calling. Windsurfing and snorkeling are only the beginning of excitement near the Land and Sea Park. Dive into your own unique adventure.

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Staniel Cay Airport

The Staniel Cay Airport serves as an official Port of Entry in the Exuma Cays, with Customs and Immigration.

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Connected to Great Exuma by bridge, Little Exuma is home to Tropic of Cancer Beach.

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The small barrier island, located just off the coast of George Town, has very few permanent residents, but is a popular destination for those visiting The Exumas.

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A popular destination for yachters and boaters, thanks in part to the popular Mile-Long Sandbar located just south of the island.

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Major Cay is an uninhabited island in the Exuma Cays chain of 365 islands. Uninhabited, that is, except for the world renown swimming pigs. Pay them a visit, and remember - look but don't touch!

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Named after the James Bond film that brought this stunning underwater cave to fame, Thunderball Grotto is a natural wonder you won’t want to miss.

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Less than 250 miles off South Florida’s coast, lightly populated Staniel Cay is all sand and sea. Swimming with pigs, kayaking, scuba diving, exciting water activities — cross those off your bucket list.

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