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St. Francis Resort & Hurricane Hole with Moorings for Rent!

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St. Francis Resort Moorings, You can see Black Diamond, between the two large cats on the right.

 

So we found the perfect place to leave the boat for an extended period of time! It is found right across the bay from George Town, on Stocking Island, there is a place called St. Francis Resort & Villas. It is a small private resort. They run the hurricane  hole right out front of their place. They charge about $300 to $350 per month to leave your boat on their moorings. I left my brand new Jeanneau there for 3 months, and felt very safe about it. It is protected from all sides from wind and waves. Only one way in and out, and with our keel of 6.7 feet, you can only get in and out at high tide. This made me feel even more secure about some one trying to make off with my boat. The lovely folks from St. Francis a family run operation keep an eye on it for you, and can see it from their restaurant.

The St. Francis moorings are a true hurricane hole and are hurricane rated. Protect from all sides, and some high elevations to the east give even more protection. Only one way in and out, and the owners are always watching the boats. They won’t board, but will watch the water line and protect it from intruders. The only thing I would ask is that the mooring line is checked. For me they put on a brand new mooring line. You can dive on it and check it for your own security if you wish.
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View form St. Francis Restaurant Deck.

View form St. Francis Restaurant Deck.

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With almost 30,000 Nautical miles of experience and 1,800+ sea days and nights on the water. (1,800 sea days is like 5 years on the water, 365 days a year!) I am an RYA Skipper and ICC International Competent Captain, currently working on my RYA Yacht Master with a Commercial endorsement for a 200 ton vessel. My qualifications include; MED A2 Emergency Safety at Sea, Helicopter Rescue, Life raft deployment and use, Offshore Rescue and Fire Fighting at Sea, etc, STCW Code A-VI/1-3, Canadian Equivalent Marine First Aid and CPR/AED. I am an Open Water Certified diver and completed various CYA & Canadian Power and Sail Squadron certifications which include Power/Sailboat handling, Seamanship Sail, Piloting/charting, CYA Coastal Navigation, GPS Navigation, Extended Offshore Cruising, VHF Radio operation license and a Toronto Harbour License. I am now providing skippered charters and yacht deliveries globally, including crew positions for offshore passages. However, my specialities are the Bahamas, US East Coast, The Great Lakes, Welland Canal, Erie Canal and the Adriatic Sea, Croatia, looking to add Greece. Feel free to contact me at [email protected]

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1 Response

  1. Michael & family says:
    February 2, 2013 at 5:28 am

    BRILLIANT Ed!
    Love seeing your posts – thanks for sharing your adventures!

    MICHAEL & family

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