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The Abacos, Bahamas
4/9/2005
The Abacos
(650 sq.
miles / population 13,174)
The Abacos contain two main
Islands and a number of cays, many tiny and uninhabited. It is considered a
Family Island and has a number of blue holes, truly beautiful beaches,
wildlife including parrots, wild horses, flamingos and wild hogs. Eco
tourism is abundant. Yachtsman have long loved the Abacos, which has a large
number of marinas.
The main land mass is Great
Abaco of which the main settlement is Marsh Harbour. Marsh Harbour is on the
eastern side of Great Abaco. North of Marsh Harbour is Treasure Cay with
it's incredible beaches and pristine golf course. Further North is the
settlement of Coopers Town. South of Marsh Harbour are the settlements of
Snake Cay, Spencer Bight, Little Harbour, Cherokee, Cherokee Point, Crossing
Rock Hole-In-The-Wall, and Sandy Point (southwest). There are many more
settlements on Great Abaco, as well as many small cays.
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Abaco Sunset
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At the Helm
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Beautiful Bill
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Boyd and Steve working on a fish
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Cockpit and Tackle
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Big dolphin one of 2 for the day
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Gigi working on a fish
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Gigi with a bent rod
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Every day is a good day
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Greg and his Dolphin
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Greg needs to see the Rum Dog
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Greg gestures for more Rum
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Josh and boyd on Watch
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Josh and Steve admiring the creek
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Steve gets creeked for his first billfish
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Mark and Greg show off their catch
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Mark the Dolphin Slayer
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Marlin Attack
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Marlin Release
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Steve hanging out
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Steve on a fish
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Steve ready to go
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