HAWKS NEST MARINA

This the only marina in Cat Island, with 28-slips It provides sports fishing enthusiasts the ideal anchorage for their yachts. There is also the “Plane to Sea Café” at the marina’s edge where guests can grab a bite or a cocktail.

Marina: The newly expanded 28-slip marina has all the personalized service and amenities visiting boats require. Two air-conditioned fish-cleaning houses, 40,000-gallon diesel storage, 50 and 100 amp electric pedestals and bicycle rentals round out the services at Hawk's Nest. Marina guests can utilize and enjoy all the additional amenities Hawk's Nest Resort has to offer. There is also an airstrip at Hawk's Cay. Go HERE for more info.....

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BOATING REGULATIONS

Arriving by Boat
Visiting boaters must clear Customs and Immigration at the nearest desginated Port of Entry. As you enter port, fly the yellow quarantine flag and notify Customs of your arrival. No one other than the captain is permitted to leave the boat until your vessel has been cleared.

Customs and Immigration will come to your vessel. Everyone on board must have proof of citizenship and fill out an immigration card. U.S. citizens can present a passport or birth certificate (original or certified copy) and an official photo I.D., such as a driver's licence or voter's card. Before leaving The Islands Of The Bahamas, be sure to surrender your copy of the immigration card at the last Bahamian port you visit. If you have a firearm on board, you must declare it with Customs. You must provide the serial number and manufacturer, plus an exact count of ammunition. Though you are allowed to have a firearm on your boat, you cannot take it off the boat unless you obtain a permit from the Bahamian police ahead of time. Weapons must be under lock and key at all times. Any infraction of this law is dealt with severely.

The Bahamas has given due consideration to the concern of the boating community and has decided that the current fees of $150.00 for boats up to 35 feet in length and $300.00 for boats over 35 feet, shall be valid for two entries during a 90-day period, commencing December 1, 2003 as an interim measure.

In the long term, The Bahamas Government is considering an annual fee structure and will continue the dialogue with both the domestic and the international boating communities to determine how such a policy can be best implemented.

This will cover a vessel with four persons or less. The fee will cover the cruising permit, fishing permit, Customs and Immigration charges and the $15 per person departure tax for up to four persons. Each additional person above four will be charged $15.00 departure tax. If you plan to stay longer than 12 months, special arrangements must be made with Bahamas Customs and Immigration.

Regular hours for Bahamas Customs and Immigration Officers are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Officers are on call during holidays and weekends. There is no overtime charge.

BOW LEG CHARTERS
Renald Butler runs a laid -back fishing , diving and sight seeing charter boat service on Cat Island. (Bow leg charters) He operates out of the Dolphin Head area on the south side of the island. He is very reasonable , but you sort of have to work ourt your own deal with him. He has a moderately ancient Sea Wind (25 footer) but has a nearly new outboard so it is reliable. He also can hook you up with a small Boston Whaler if you want. The charter works out pretty good,though...242 342 5080 cell # is 242 464 6022

THE CAT ISLAND REGATTA
Occurs in August