The Exumas. July 20-30, Itinerary Map Symbols. Sunrise Average Time 6:40 Sunset Average Time 8:15. Fuel. Food/Drinks. Group Activities.

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1 July 20-30, 2013 The Exumas Itinerary Map Symbols Fuel Food/Drinks Group Activities Airport Warning Quarantine Flag Sunrise Average Time 6:40 Sunset Average Time 8:15

2 Afternoon Rendezvous at: Miami Beach Marina Coordinates: N / W Review Last Minute Preparations Be Sure to Re-Fuel prior to docking (Fuel Dock at this Marina Closes at 6:00pm) 6:30 pm Captains Meeting Itinerary Review Review All Customs Documents/Verify Everyone Has a Passport

3 6:00 am Depart Miami Beach Marina 6:30 am Radio Roll Call on VHF 78 Radio Roll Call on VHF 18 (Low Range Boat/Cat Cay Stop) Depart for Chub Cay Marina Approx Travel Time: 6 hrs 119 Nautical Miles Coordinates: N / W Afternoon Pit Stop for Re-Fuel at Cat Cay if Needed *** Raise Yellow Quarantine Flag*** For anyone that is stopping at Cat Cay you will need to clear customs at this location If you do not need to stop at Cat Cay you will clear customs at Chub Cay Marina 8:00 pm InterMarine is Inviting you and your crew: Join the InterMarine Crew for a good well deserved meal. We are cooking an Italian Meal!!! Be Sure to Re-Fuel upon arrival to be ready for the next morning

4 Staniel Cay Yacht Club 6:30 am Depart Chub Cay Marina 7:00 am Radio Roll Call on VHF 78 Depart for Staniel Cay Yacht Club Approx Travel Time: 5 1/2 hours Coordinates: W / W 110 Nautical Miles Pit Stop for Re-Fuel at Nassau Open Day Explore the Island The many secluded beaches, coves and isles surrounding Staniel Cay are a perfect setting for numerous activities. ~Scuba Diving~ ~Snorkeling ~ ~Fishing~ ~Kayaking~ Although small, the island has most of what anyone could need: a church, post office, library, three small retail shops and a marine supply store. In addition, the presence of the airstrip allows for quick and easy access to Nassau and Florida. The Club House Restaurant Enjoy a simply delicious mix of Bahamian Continental Cuisine As with all of SCYC, the dress is always casual, but feel free to get fancy if that s what you want. Just be comfortable you re on vacation! The likes of Johnny Depp, Nicholas Cage and David Copperfield have all staked claims to their own little pieces of paradise in the Exuma Cays, but the easy life in this island chain in The Bahamas isn't just for film stars. Some less well-known fellows can be spotted frolicking on the beaches and basking in the shallows, as happy as pigs in... seawater!

5 Open Day Thunderball Cave!! As in the James Bond Movie. This is No Universal Studio Pseudo-Cave, constructed of plaster & stucco. It is the real thing, sans the cameras and Sean Connery. No real diving skills are necessary to snorkel this attraction, but you do need good, overhead sunlight to get the full Magical Effect 8:00 pm InterMarine is Inviting you and your crew: Join the InterMarine Crew for a Cookout No need to bring anything except maybe your favorite drink to accompany your meal We are Grilling Steaks on our BBQ

6 8:00 am Depart Staniel Cay Yacht Club 8:30 am Radio Roll Call on VHF 78 Depart for Marina at Emerald Bay Approx Travel Time: 2 ½ hrs 49 Nautical Miles Coordinates: N / W Open Day At sea or on land, at Sandals Emerald Bay we'll match your inclination for adventure as often as you wish, scuba diving in waters renowned among the world's most spectacular Play in the ocean or relax by the pool. Sip a daiquiri by the swim-up bar or raise a pint at The Drunken Duck pub. Enjoy yoga, Pilates and a state-of-the-art fitness center, or take in a game of tennis. Or choose to do nothing at all. After all, this is your vacation. Barefoot by the Sea You won't be footloose and fancy free but, as the restaurant name implies, you can be barefoot by the sea with your feet resting on the soft white sand. Within a stone's throw of the ocean, under a Caribbean thatched roof, you can sample the local specialty, conch salad and fritters However if the Barefoot Restaurant is not your style don t worry: Whether you crave an evening of sophisticated gastronomy, the barefoot elegance of oceanside dining, a refined afternoon tea, or a lively night at an authentic English pub, seven unique venues offer a cuisine and ambience to suit every mood. Be Sure to Re-Fuel while visiting Emerald Bay upon our departure on the 26th

7 Open Day Open Day In the Water * Canoes/Kayaks * Paddle Boards * Windsurfing * Hydrobikes * 4 Pools, 4 Whirlpools * Scuba Diving * 1 Swim- Up Pool Bar * Snorkeling On Land * Table Tennis * Golf * Shuffleboard * Beach Volleyball * Fitness Center * Billiards * Day/Night Tennis * Red Lane Spa Facilities 7:30 pm InterMarine is Inviting you and your crew: Join the InterMarine Crew for Appetizer s & drinks to discuss our adventure to Chat N Chill tomorrow. No need to bring anything Sandals Emerald Bay's newest and finest restaurant features a progressive French menu and white glove service that rival any of the fine restaurants located on Paris' storied Left Bank. Dine indoors or outside on the "terrasse" surrounded by lush tropical greenery.

8 11:00 am InterMarine is Inviting you and your crew: Day Trip Chat N Chill Approx Travel Time: 0.5 hrs 12 Nautical Miles Let s all raft up on just a few of the boats and cruise over to Chat N Chill Chat N Chill a volleyball beach bar and grill, is an international playground for those seeking adventure and those loving the sun, sand and sea. Boaters, yachties and visitors come worldwide to enjoy the casual laid back atmosphere, menu of grilled island foods, tropical drinks, 6 regulation volleyball courts and over 1000 feet of pristine white sand beach where shoes are never required. Afternoon: Chat N Chill Restaurant Experience a Bahamian tradition and learn how the conch is taken straight from the sea, cracked, and broken out of its natural shell habitat right before your eyes. ATTENTION: THIS IS A SLOW FOOD SPOT! We invite you to just CHILL while your food is being prepared Drunken Duck Enjoy typical British food here, from Bangers & Mash and Fish & Chips to Shepherd's Pie.

9 9:00 am Depart Marina at Emerald Bay 9:30 am Radio Roll Call on VHF 78 Depart for Compass Cay Marina Approx Travel Time: 3 hrs 59 Nautical Miles Coordinates: N / W Open Day Explore the Island Rachel s Bubble Bath, a lagoon on the north end, and the island s loveliest spot. It borders Conch Cut, an inlet from Exumas Sound, and the southern boundary of the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. The lagoon is fed by water from the Sound breaking over a notch in the lava rocks, which often causes froth to form on the surface, hence, Bubble Bath. Explore the vast trail system of the island from North to South and East to West. Venture to the south to the Bat Cave and Low Tide Airport; walk the shoreline of the half mile crescent beach; take the jungle walk to the west and enjoy even more private beaches or if you are feeling energetic, climb Compass Peek, the highest point of the island at 92 feet affording spectacular views of the Exumas Land and Sea Park. InterMarine is Inviting you and your crew: n: 8:00 pm **Share A Dish on the Dock ** Share a Dish on the docks. Please bring your favorite dish to share with others as we relax on the docks. A Story to Tell Is Always Welcome Be Sure to Re-Fuel while visiting Compass Cay upon our departure on the 28th

10 11:00 am Snorkeling Trip to Rocky Dundas Join the InterMarine to a day full of snorkeling the most spectacular snorkeling caves featuring stalagtites illuminated by the sun through a hole in the ceiling. 7:30 pm InterMarine is Inviting you and your crew: White Night/Wine Tasting Cheese & Crackers Ladies & Gentleman: apparel tonight is all WHITE so ladies show off your best summer dress or be creative with your choice. Guy s creative does not mean togas!! Bring your favorite bottles of wine to share with the group. Your host will do all the pouring while you sample perhaps your new favorite taste.

11 7:00 am Depart Compass Cay 7:30 am Radio Roll Call on VHF 78 Depart for Paradise Island- Atlantis Approx Travel Time: 3 hrs 60 Nautical Miles Coordinates: N / W Open Day Explore the Island Scuba Shark Adventures Pools Beaches Water Park Swim with the Dolphin Cay Be Sure to Re-Fuel prior to docking Bimini Road Savor the Islands by discovering some of the Caribbean Style Food The Point Restaurant and Bar The Point, is the perfect place to watch the Bahamian Sunset Evening Try your luck in the Casino

12 7:00 am Depart Paradise Island- Atlantis 7:30 am Radio Roll Call on VHF 78 Radio Roll Call on VHF 18 (Low Range Boat/Cat Cay Stop) Depart for Bimini Bay Resort & Marina Approx Travel Time: 5 ½ hrs 112 Nautical Miles Coordinates: N / W Pit Stop for Re-Fuel at Chub Cay Marina Afternoon Explore the Island Soak Up the Sun on the Beaches of Bimini Enjoy Bimini Bay Resort s multiple pools, tennis courts, and more! Shop and Dine in the Fisherman s Village Kids can escape to our exclusive children s activity center, Beach Bums Discover Bimini with a variety of exciting island tours 8:00 pm InterMarine is Inviting you and your crew: Join the InterMarine Crew on the Docks for a Farewell No Need To Bring Anything A smallthank You for joining us on this Escapade!!

13 Be Sure to Re-Fuel prior to departure 9:30 am Depart Bimini Bay Resort & Marina 10:00 am Radio Roll Call on VHF 78 Approx Travel Time: 2 hrs Depart for Home 42 Nautical Miles PRIOR TO DEPARTURE PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR DECAL IS AFFIX TO YOUR VESSEL Clearing Untied States Customs is an easy process that needs to be performed by everyone on board. You will need to call They will ask you a few questions and then clear you through on the computer system back into the US. However you must also visit a US Immigration office within 24 hours of arrival back into the states. Please remember that you will need the information from your user decal Immigration Office Address (Port Everglades) 1800 Eller Drive #104 Ft. Lauderdale, FL We ll see you next time!!