SPECIAL BAHAMIAN WOODEN SLOOP REGATTAS BEING SAILED IN THE BAHAMAS TO BENEFIT RELOCATING FAMILIES DISPLACED BY HURRICANE DORIAN The Bahamas consists of a chain of islands spread out over some500 miles in the Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane Dorian caused terrible damage in theNorthern Bahamas, especially in the islands of “The Abacos” and“Grand Bahama.” Many families have been…
Friday Fun!
Friday Fun!
Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yes, September 19th is the day for everyone to Talk Like a Pirate. This started in 2002 as a joke between friends and continues to grow each year. You can read about on their website: International Talk Like A Pirate Day Roger McGuinn of the Byrds sings…
The Bahamas Are Open For Tourism
Hurricane Dorian didn’t destroy all of the islands in The Bahamas. Abaco and Grand Bahama are struggling to recovery. However, many of the islands are open for tourists. In fact, booking a vacation this fall would be a great way to get the local economy jump started. AFAR Magazine has a great article on what…
The Bahamas Emergency Contact Numbers
The Bahamas Emergency Contact Numbers From the US Coast Guard 7th District Office:
HeadKnowles Donations for The Bahamas
The devastation of Hurricane Dorian has left The Bahamas reeling.The death toll is unknown at this time but expected to be over 2000 people. Here is a way to help:HeadKnowles page on Little House by the Ferry Drop off points for materials are: Additional charities are listed on the web page above.
Thank You for your love, messages and support. Now we must help the Bahamas
Thank You for your love, messages and support. Now we must help the Bahamas A grounds eye view. This couple, Joe, Sandra, and their dog Baci, went through hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas. They survived, but their boat Mud Puddle Rose is a total loss. You can read this first hand account and see some great…
Coast Guard Hurricane Dorian response operations continue in support of the Bahamas
MIAMI — Coast Guard Hurricane Dorian response operations continue in support of the Bahamas. As of Monday at 9 a.m.: Coast Guard crews have rescued 383 people in the Bahamas since the Hurricane Dorian response began.Five MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters are operating out of Andros Island, BahamasFive Coast Guard cutters are conducting search and rescue…
Seaworthy Goods Announces Donations to The Bahamas Relief Efforts
Seaworthy Goods Announces Donations to The Bahamas Relief Efforts This week we are giving 100% of all our sales to Atlantis Bahamas Dorian Relief Fund , which goes to the Bahamas Red Cross. We’re also encouraging folks who visit our website — but do not buy — to donate to a suggested agency. Paula…
Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts
Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts From PassageMaker web site. Here are some suggestions on relief efforts for hurricane Dorian. From Sean Welsh; “I am a disaster relief worker. I have hundreds of hours of training, and thousands of hours on the ground. I have been deployed to dozens of disaster relief operations, including multiple Category…