Client Report

Bahamas Berthing Strategy

Prepared for: Cal & Pam Nicholson • Vessel: 58′5″ LOA · 15′4″ Beam · 4′7″ Draft

Prepared by: Glenn S. Ferguson — Bahamas Real Estate & Marina Advisor

1) Executive Overview

We’re keeping a Hybrid Berthing Strategy that delivers protection, lifestyle access, ownership flexibility, and cruising freedom. Your primary base remains Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina, complemented by Palm Cay (ownership alternate), Albany (luxury seasonal rotation with NEXUS membership advantages), and Legendary Blue Water (convenience berth).

Protection Prestige Ownership Optionality Exuma Access Walkable Lifestyle

2) Primary Home Berth — Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina (Paradise Island)

Hurricane-engineered, deep-water basin with modern infrastructure
Ownership opportunities; in-slip fueling; 24/7 security
Walkable access to PI restaurants, shops, beaches
Why #1: Best mix of safety, prestige, convenience, and long-term value

3) Ownership Alternate — Palm Cay (SE New Providence)

Slip ownership available when paired with Palm Cay property
Fastest jump-off to the Exumas; gated, family-friendly community
Role: Ideal if ownership + frequent Exuma cruising becomes priority

4) Seasonal Luxury Rotation — Albany Marina (with NEXUS)

NEXUS Membership Options: US$6,750 (Bahamas) or US$14,500 (Global) per year.

Preferred slip/dockage rates for your 58′5″ vessel (seasonal, per-foot pricing)
Credits & benefits (notably at Global tier, e.g., lodging credits outside peak)
Full access to Albany’s elite lifestyle amenities (dining, spa, golf, fitness, events)

Important: Membership provides preferred access & pricing; it does not equal slip ownership.

Strategic Role: Albany remains your luxury seasonal berth — enhanced by NEXUS value and experience — while Hurricane Hole remains the primary base.

5) Convenience Berth — Legendary Blue Water Marina (Nassau)

Central Nassau location for quick in/out and provisioning
Role: Smart utility berth to complement the primary base

6) Four-Marina Comparison

Marina	Role	Ownership	Protection	Lifestyle	Exuma Access
Hurricane Hole (PI)	Primary Base	✅	✅✅✅✅	✅✅✅✅	✅✅
Palm Cay (SE NP)	Ownership Alternate	✅ (with property)	✅✅✅	✅✅✅	✅✅✅✅
Albany (NEXUS)	Seasonal Luxury	❌	✅✅✅	✅✅✅✅	✅✅
Legendary Blue Water	Convenience Option	❌	✅✅	✅✅	✅✅

Legend: more ✅ = stronger fit for that factor.

7) Final Recommendation

Adopt the Hybrid Plan: base at Hurricane Hole; keep Palm Cay as the ownership alternate; rotate into Albany seasonally (leveraging NEXUS); and use Legendary for quick-turn convenience. This preserves safety, prestige, flexibility, and effortless Exuma access.

8) Next Steps

Confirm availability of 70′ slips (immediate + annual) at all four marinas
Pull final fee sheets, NEXUS terms, and dockmaster notes
Begin soft-holds and introductions on your behalf

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