DISTANCE:
56 miles - less than 1 day sailing time

MAPS:
Fort Lauderdale
Grand Bahama Island

ARTICLES & LINKS:
InLauderdale.com - Fort Lauderdale travel guide
17th Street Causeway, Fort Lauderdale - new bridge ends long waits for most boaters
Sailing the Bahamas - Official Site of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism - calendar of events
Bahamas Travel Tips - Bahamas Ministry of Tourism travel tips
Grand Bahama Island Tourist Guide

WEATHER:
FORT LAUDERDALE:
WEATHER.com
Marine weather
BAHAMAS:
WEATHER.com
Marine weather

OTHER MARINAS:
Fort Lauderdale
Grand Bahama Island

COMMUNICATION:
calling The Lauderdale Marina
VHF Channel 16

calling Old Bahama Bay Marina
VHF Channel 16
call sign: Old Bahama Bay

CRUISING PERMITS:
Bahamas - $10.00/year

CUSTOMS:
Visitors to the Bahamas must go through customs upon arrival. Boaters must also pass through US Customs upon return to the U.S. Customs officials will meet boaters at their marina, but to avoid extra fees go to an official customs port of entry.
BAHAMAS PORT of ENTRY: West End, Grand Bahama Island (Old Bahama Bay Marina)
U.S. PORT of ENTRY:
Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale

OF NOTE:
The Lauderdale Marina has the longest fuel dock in Florida, with 11 Citgo pumps on a 350' dock.
The Lauderdale Marina offers boating supplies and service, plus food and ice for your trip.
Old Bahama Bay Resort is a 47-suite inn overlooking the marina, with pool, beach, water sports and more.
Old Bahama Bay marina is an official port of entry for the Bahamas and has an on-site customs office.