Lobster, lobster, and more lobster!
Easily the most unique Bahamian island is Spanish Wells. Most of the lobster consumed in the U.S. comes from this island. The lobster boats are not corporate; they are owned by small cooperatives of individuals who share both the ownership and labor. In other words, as we understood it firsthand from a lobsterman, you cannot "get a job" on one of these lobster boats. You buy into a boat, usually a boat that one of your relatives is already a part owner of, and you work that boat as well as own it, sharing the profits equally with the other owners. For example, if there are 10 owners, the profits might be divided 11 ways, 1/11 to each of the owners and and last 1/11 for provision the boat for the next trip. The lobsterman we spoke with was 25 years old and had been working on this boat for over 10 years. This island is quite prosperous.
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Quite a festive sight to behold!
Spanish Wells, located at the northern tip of Eleuthera, is a must-see island on the voyage from the Abacos to Nassau or any place further south. A one-of-a-kind enchanting place, we could write an entire blog on this area alone. November is a great time to be here, as their holiday decorations are already up, the lobstermen are home, and the residents are ready to celebrate!
We plan to visit Eleuthera and Spanish Wells December 1 - December 15 this season, exact dates depending on the weather of course.
Our usual charter rates apply: $400 per day for two people, which includes 2 meals per day on board, accommodations in master cabin with queen bed and tub/shower, all fuel, dockage, anchoring costs, snorkeling and fishing gear, and much more.
Please contact yachtbluetang@yahoo.com to make plans to join us.
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