Winter in the Bahamas

[elbobo69]

Although the winters in PA have been manageable, I'd like to spend this winter or a large part of it, in the Bahamas. I've only been there once, and that was only one day on a cruise. Having just returned from ten days sailing in the BVI, I'd like to spent time in the Bahamas on the hard, or if possible, on a sailboat. I don't currently own a sailboat but open to suggestions. Any suggestions on which island would be best? Other ideas? thanks, Bob

[SailingHarmonie]

Spending winter in the Bahamas on a floating boat is not a good plan for someone with no boat background.

The weather can be very changeable as the fronts roll off North America. What is a good anchorage now, is totally untenable 12 hours later. You need to be aware of the weather, and how to make good decisions about where and how to anchor as it changes.

It is best to learn this stuff ahead of time, as learning by trial and error can be painful, dangerous, and expensive.