Bahamas Passage Planning Guide — SV Bogumila II

Planning a sailing trip to the Bahamas? This is the guide we wish we’d had.

Written entirely from firsthand experience by the crew of SV Bogumila II — a real sailing family from Mystic, CT who sailed every island in this guide — this is not a recycled cruising manual. Every anchorage, every tip, every warning comes straight from our logbook.

What’s inside (16 chapters, 50+ pages):

• Gulf Stream crossing tactics — when to go, when to wait, how to time it

• Complete customs & ROAM app walkthrough for Bahamas entry

• Island-by-island guide: Bimini, Berry Islands, Nassau, Eleuthera, Abaco, Exuma, Cat Island & Long Island

• Best anchorages, don’t-miss stops, and honest “skip it” advice

• Reading Bahamian water by color — how to navigate the shallow banks safely

• Provisioning & fuel by island

• Sailing with kids & pets aboard (yes, we brought the dog)

• Essential gear & spares checklist

• Quick reference cards: VHF channels, apps, emergency contacts

Perfect for: First-time Bahamas sailors, families, anyone planning the classic Florida-to-Bahamas crossing.

Real Sailing. Real Family. Real Life at Sea. — svbogumila.com