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Take a peek into private Bahamian paradise

Cat Cay in the Bahamas is known for its exclusivity, luxury residences, and top-notch marina, making it a popular destination for charter yacht travelers. The surrounding waters are rich in marine life, including various species of fish, making it a popular destination for sport fishing enthusiasts.

Cat Cay is a small, private island located in the westernmost part of the Bahamas, close to Bimini and approximately 50 miles east of Miami, Florida. The island is a part of the Bimini chain of islands, which are a group of islands situated in the western Bahamas. 

Cat Cay is known for its exclusivity, luxury residences, and top-notch marina, making it a popular destination for the wealthy and those arriving by yacht .

Things to Watch and Do at Cat Cay

The island offers a plethora of water activities, from snorkeling and scuba diving to fishing and sailing. It is also a favored spot for those looking to enjoy a more secluded, serene Bahamas experience . The surrounding waters are rich in marine life, including various species of fish, making it a popular destination for sport fishing enthusiasts.

The Cat Cay Yacht Club is a notable feature of the island, providing numerous amenities and services for its members and guests. The island is also home to beautiful beaches, fine dining establishments, and a range of accommodation options, from private villas to more modest lodgings.

Visiting Cat Cay Yacht Club

The Cat Cay Yacht Club is an exclusive, private facility located on the island of Cat Cay in the western Bahamas. It serves as a haven for yacht enthusiasts, offering a wide range of amenities and services to ensure a luxurious and comfortable stay for its members and guests. 

With its close proximity to both Florida and other Bahamian islands, it's a popular stopping point for those cruising the Bahamas or making an oceanic journey to or from the United States.

Marina Facilities

The marina is well-equipped to handle vessels of varying sizes, offering deep-water slips and state-of-the-art docking facilities. Amenities typically include fueling services, freshwater, electricity, and Wi-Fi. The marina staff are known for their attentive service, and the club often offers concierge services to meet the diverse needs of its visitors.

Fine dining is often a hallmark of the Cat Cay Yacht Club, offering a blend of international cuisine and local Bahamian flavors. The club usually houses one or more restaurants or bars where guests can enjoy exquisite meals, cocktails, and panoramic ocean views.

Activities for Private Yacht Charter Visitors

Given its prime location, the yacht club offers a range of water-based activities. From sport fishing to snorkeling and diving excursions, there's no shortage of things to do. The surrounding waters are abundant in marine life, providing excellent opportunities for underwater photography or simply enjoying the serene beauty of the ocean.

Being a private facility, access to the Cat Cay Yacht Club is generally restricted to members and their guests. This exclusivity ensures a quiet, uncrowded experience, allowing guests to fully unwind and enjoy their surroundings.

Visitors should note that Cat Cay is a private island and usually requires membership or an invitation to visit. The island maintains its own customs and immigration services, so even though it's relatively close to the United States, you'll still need a passport to enter. 

Final Thoughts About Cat Cay for Bahamas Yacht Travelers

For those interested in a luxurious, private, and tranquil yachting experience , the Cat Cay Yacht Club offers a unique blend of Bahamian beauty and first-class amenities. However, keep in mind that the club is exclusive and usually requires membership or an invitation for access. If you're a yachter interested in a luxurious, private, and tranquil setting, Cat Cay offers just that. Ready to explore Cat Cay and its serenity? Get in touch with a yacht charter broker and book an experience in the Bahamas.

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Cat Cay’s Historic Angling

Here’s a look back to a venture tracking the early days of saltwater fly fishing in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

Article and photos by Jimmy Jacobs.

( Editors Note: This story originally appeared in the Cat Cayer, the newsletter of the Cat Cay Yacht Club.)

Before ever setting foot on Cat Cay (pronounced like Cat Key), the angling history of the island in the Bahamas had been impressed upon me. This private island is home to the exclusive Cat Cay Yacht Club and was renowned for producing giant bluefin tuna and marlin in past decades, while wahoo, sailfish and white marlin still produce siren calls for blue-water fisherman. It also should not to be confused with Cat Island that is to the east in the central portion of the island nation. The big-game pursuits of S. Kip Farrington and Ernest Hemmingway off the shores of the cay in the 1930s are the stuff of which legends are made.

When the opportunity arose to actually visit this tropical destination, a little research uncovered another unexpected angling legacy. It was while Willard “Al” Rockwell was rebuilding Cat Cay after it was devastated by Hurricane Betsy in 1965 that Field & Stream Magazine editors Jack Samson and A.J. McClane discovered the bonefish flats that spread between North and South Cat Cay. In the ensuing years, both men waxed poetic about stalking these wary fish in crystalline water over sand or grass shallows that lay between the two isles. Indeed, it was there that many early saltwater fly-fishing tactics were pioneered.

It was during the first week of April and our party was standing on the shore with fly rods in hand staring out at those flats. Beside me were Jimmy Harris, co-owner of Unicoi Outfitters, a fly-fishing shop and guide services in the North Georgia mountains, and Polly Dean, daughter of the club’s then general manager, Bill Watkins. We were about to embark into historic waters with all the optimism that accompanies the beginning of any angling venture.

The shore we were perched on was actually the No. 5 fairway of Windsor Downs golf course. If you manage to spray your approach shot to the left of the green, your ball will land on a bonafide bonefish flat! Looking out from the shore, the bottom of the darker water near the beach was covered with grass and was a favorite feeding ground for bonefish. Here they root around in the sand for crabs, shrimp, and aquatic worms. Unfortunately, the “gray ghosts of the flats” are very difficult to see in that environment, unless they are nose down to the bottom. Then the tips of their tails protrude from the water, giving away their location.

Actually, we soon discovered that the easiest way to find the bonefish is to intercept them on their way to the grass. A couple hundred yards out from the shore there is a band of white sand that wraps around between Cat Cay and South Cat Cay. As the tide rises, bonefish approach the flats from between the islands, using white sand as a travel avenue. The best tactic is to wade out to the far side of the white sand at low tide. You cross a slight depression in the sand that is about 12 to 15 inches deeper than the surrounding water. This is the channel the bonefish use. At high tide it is only waist deep at most and on the ebb is only about a foot to 18 inches deep.

Position yourself on the ocean side of the little channel just as the tide is turning to rising. Watch for the bonefish, most of which are in the 4- to 6-pound size range, to approach from between the islands. Each day we were on the flats, however, we caught glimpses of trophy-sized fish that would top 10 pounds.

As they cruise along, dropping a fly in their path often attracts a strike. Once hooked, these fish take off like a runaway freight train, easily stripping 150 yards of line from your reel!

Another surprisingly good near-shore fishing hotspot on the cay is located on the beach fronting the swimming pool on the opposite side of the island! With a backdrop of club members and guests lounging on the beach, it was possible to spot pods of bonefish cruising just off the sand in easy casting reach. Admittedly, the fish on that side of the island were smaller, but still offered a challenge.

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 Staniel Cay Yacht Club

The Staniel Cay Yacht Club is a hidden gem in the Exuma Cays of the Bahamas. The island of Staniel Cay is located in the central Bahamas, making it an ideal destination for visitors traveling by sea or by air. It is the perfect place to explore, discover,  and relax in one of the Exuma Cays’ most unique and beloved resorts and marinas.

SCYC offers charming bungalow accommodations , and the marina provides a full array of services and amenities to our boat and yacht guests. And with our central location, SCYC is the ideal home base for exploruserse gorgeous waters and cays.

Staniel Cay offers blissful, sun-fand variousl as a variety of activities for those looking for a bit more adventure, including snorkeling, kayaking, and paddle-boarding. If you are looking for more particular activities or accommodations, our staff will gladly assist you in finding the perfect charter yacht to explore the Exumas, or if you prefer to stay on land, we can help you find the ideal private island retreat or exclusive vacation property.

And after exploring our turquoise playground, you will surely work up an appetite! Whether you are in the mood for a great bottle of wine and a four-course meal or simply an appetizer and a frosty beverage at our renowned island bar, we’ve got you covered!

With its crystal clear, warm waters, white-sand beaches, and proximity to other islands in the Exuma chain, the Staniel Cay Yacht Club is perfect for your dream vacation.

Staniel Cay Yacht Club in the Exuma Cays. Like No Other Place On Earth.

We hope to welcome you soon to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club!

Explore the magnificent chain of the Bahamian Islands called the Exuma Cays and you will find hundreds of islands at your leisure. Stroll down endless white, sandy beaches or enjoy many activities including snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, and kayaking. Take a tour and spend the day with our infamous swimming pigs!

 Stay at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club

Take your getaway to the next level with the Stainel Cay Yacht Club Package Plan!  With our Vacation Package Plan, you will have numerous additional amenities at your fingertips, including your own skiff to explore the tranquil waters of the Exuma, three mouth-watering meals per day per person, as well as access to bicycles and paddleboards to explore the island .  With the Package Plan,  you will discover why people fall in love with this slice of paradise called Staniel Cay!

Sip an island cocktail and watch the gorgeous Bahamian sunsets from the comfort of your private porch while nurse sharks and rays glide through the waters below you. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the white-sand beach of a sandbar.  Toast to an unforgettable vacation while relishing a 4-course candlelit dinner.  Good food, good drinks, good times are all awaiting you at Staniel Cay Yacht Club .

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Cat Cay Yacht Club

An island paradise., basking under a bright tropical sun on the western edge of the great bahama bank lies a tiny t-shaped dot of gleaming sand and coral that brings to a glittering reality the dream of an island paradise. this land is cat cay and surpasses all others..

Cat Cay is a private island, owned by its members. Over the years Cat Cay Yacht Club has managed to combine the best features of private island life with the infrastructure of a major resort. Many members own luxurious beachfront homes, play tennis or golf on well-maintained inland facilities, dock their yachts in the protected marina, explore pristine beaches, and dine in the island’s gourmet restaurant. Our members treasure the ultimate luxury of having a private island paradise to share with family and invited guests at their Bahamas private island homes. An air of casual elegance best describes the feel of Cat Cay Yacht Club. The natural beauty of the island and the ability to have a safe haven away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life is the ultimate allure of Cat Cay.

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• Tropic Ocean Airways flies to Cat Cay on scheduled flights 3 days a week and on private charters.
• Special rates for members who choose to make an advance deposit for future use on either scheduled service or charters. Inquire at [email protected] .

*Restrictions and exclusions may apply.

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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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