April 7-Big Majors to Black Point Settlement on Great Guana Cay

Black Point Settlement on Great Guana Cay is the largest and most traditional settlement in the northern and central Exumas.  Great Guana Cay is almost 12 miles long making it the longest cay except for Great Exuma in the Exuma district.  The residents rely on fishing and plaiting to make a living.  It is said the men here are some of the most expert fishermen that can be found in all the Bahamas.  We were told that there is some farming here, but we are not sure what crops grow here. 

Cruisers like Great Guana because of its laundry facility and the free wifi!  The harbor is very large with room for many boats and the holding is good with good depth.  Great Guana-Black Point is also known for the coconut bread sold by Lorraine’s mother.  Lorraine runs a cafe behind which her mother lives and bakes bread for a living.  It is not uncommon to see 20-25 loaves of bread on her counter top ready for sale.  

Thankful for the sign to all the sights!

Government dock where we tied up the dinghy to go into town.

Black Point is the home of a regatta of Class C native sloops in late July.  This event is of such interest that the island is crowded during these races. See the sign above pointing to the Regatta site.  

Spot for Viewing the Regatta

Joy