The Amihan Journal
Guides, planning tips, and stories from the water — everything you need to start dreaming about your own Bahamas charter.
Where We Sail
The Bahamas stretches over 700 islands. Here's the insider view on the places we sail most — what's there, how to get there, and what not to miss.
The Exumas: Everything You Need to Know
365 cays, swimming pigs, Thunderball Grotto, and some of the clearest water on the planet. The Exumas are the heart of what we do — here's the full breakdown.
George Town & Great Exuma
The southern gateway to the Exumas chain. Elizabeth Harbour is one of the finest anchorages in the Caribbean — Chat 'N' Chill, Stocking Island, and a provisioning base that actually works.
Eleuthera & Spanish Wells
Harbour Island's famous pink sand beach, the dramatic Glass Window Bridge, and the incredibly tight-knit lobster fishing community at Spanish Wells. Eleuthera rewards the curious.
Long Island: The Quiet One
Dean's Blue Hole — the world's deepest ocean blue hole at 202 metres — is just the beginning. Long Island is remote, unhurried, and one of the most beautiful places we've ever anchored. Come for the silence.
Marsh Harbour & The Abacos
The Abacos are a sailor's playground — calm protected waters, Hope Town's candy-striped lighthouse, Man-O-War Cay, and Green Turtle Cay. Marsh Harbour is the best-provisioned harbour in the northern Bahamas.
From the Water
Swimming Pigs, Sea Turtles & Secret Grottos
A first-timer's guide to sailing the Exumas — where to anchor, what to see, and how to do it all on a private catamaran.
Gay Bachelor & Bachelorette Sails
Why a private catamaran beats a bar crawl — the ultimate boat party guide for your Bahamas send-off.
New Year's Eve on the Water
What it's really like to ring in the New Year aboard a private catamaran in the Exumas.
No Sailing Experience? No Problem.
What a week aboard a fully crewed private catamaran actually looks like, from someone who's never sailed before.
When's the Best Time to Sail the Bahamas?
A season-by-season breakdown of weather, crowds, and events — including Pride Sail and New Year's.
Learning to Sail
From complete beginner to certified bareboat skipper — honest guides to the ASA certification pathway, what liveaboard instruction feels like, and everything in between.
How Long Does It Take to Learn to Sail?
From first tack to certified bareboat skipper — realistic timelines, the ASA pathway, and why liveaboard instruction gets you there fastest.
ASA 101, 103, 104, 114: Which Certifications Do You Actually Need?
Every ASA certification explained — what each one covers, what it unlocks, and which combination makes sense for your goals.
What to Expect on Your First Liveaboard Sailing Course
Daily schedule, what to pack, seasickness, cabin life, and the questions people are embarrassed to ask.
Can Couples Learn to Sail Together?
What to expect, how not to kill each other, and why learning to sail as a team is one of the best things you can do together.