THE ABACOS’ MARITIME CULTURE By Khashan Poitier Photographs courtesy of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation
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s you island-hop throughout The Bahamas, you’ll discover that each island has its own personality and culture, and the Abacos are no different. It’s an archipelago within an archipelago. With the mainland and a cluster of islands only minutes away, it’s an explorer’s playground. The main mode of transportation is by boat. No wonder Abaco is considered the boating capital of The Bahamas! Without a water vessel, it’s nearly impossible to live here. And, if you don’t explore the treasures of the Abacos, you haven’t lived! Boasting colonial-style architecture, and a vibrant art community, Abaco has disputedly the best, freshly baked Bahamian desserts and bread. Although a dying art, Abaconians are among the few boat builders in the country. So, it comes as no surprise that the shorelines are traced with sailboats, yachts, fishing boats, and the like. It’s a view that even Picasso couldn’t replicate. With 120 miles of an island cluster as your playground, there is so much to get into, but the adventure begins in the ocean. Rent a private boat or hop on board a ferry to enjoy a sea safari, fish in the open water, or dive the shallow shipwreck of the Catacombs. The emerald green, crystal waters will draw you in from any harbour.
Abaco Diving
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