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Even Rum Cay, a bit off the usual cruising track,
is getting an upgrade. Located 185
miles southeast of Nassau, the island is rimmed by
dive-inducing reefs and surrounded by deep water. The development’s target
market is anglers who know of legendary offshore sportfishing. John Mittens,
chairman of Montana Holdings, says: "Yes, there are other places that are more
conveniently located, but they are devoid of the magic. Do you want to go where
the fish are, or somewhere more convenient?" Mittens says the resort will
sponsor at least two major fishing tournaments per year.
Plans for the recently started 900-acre Rum Cay Resort include
a protected 80-slip marina with interior slips for smaller boats and end
ties for vessels up to 150 feet. Hillside villas, condominiums, oceanfront
estates and a luxury hotel, spa and fitness center will complete the project.
 Turks & Caicos and the Bahamas have
naturally rugged appeal. (Click image to enlarge)
Paradise Farther South
Yachts heading south from the Bahamas to the Caribbean often
bypass the twin island chains that comprise the country of Turks & Caicos; a
tragic mistake for anyone in search of baby-powder beaches, stellar snorkeling
and scuba, world-class sportfishing and plenty of undisturbed solitude.
Currently, anyone taking advantage of this bounty does it from the hook. A
single marina—Turtle Cove on Providenciales (nicknamed Provo)—accommodates large
yachts, but all that’s about to change. Turks & Caicos is booming,
particularly around stunning Grace Bay on Provo, already the country’s most
developed island, but the marinas are popping up on nearby out islands.
Just 10 minutes from Provo, West Caicos is abuzz with building
backed by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Logwood Development Company. The
West Caicos Reserve will feature the Molasses Reef Ritz-Carlton resort, villas,
single-family homes, cottages, townhomes and a marina. The 10.5-acre marina
accommodates 126 slips, six for yachts of 100 to 150 feet. The leeside entry and
basin have a 12-foot controlling depth.
 Resorts require help, so thousands of palm trees are
imported. (Click image to enlarge)
Immediately west of Provo, North Caicos is home to the
exclusive Parrot Cay Resort and Shambhala Spa. New to the neighborhood, the
North Caicos Yacht Club and Marina residential community will surround a 12-acre
basin with transient slips to accommodate yachts up to 200 feet.
Fifty-five miles south of Provo, Ambergris Cay is home to the
Turks & Caicos Sporting Club, a membership enclave of 450 waterfront homes
that will be managed by Greenbrier Resort. The plan for the Hawkes Nest Harbour
Village portion includes 100 homes and an inland marina for at least 100 boats,
including space for yachts larger than 200 feet. The marina will offer fuel and
chandlery services, provisioning and restaurants.
 The Sporting Club will add 450
homes to Ambergris Cay. Rendering courtesy of Ginn Real Estate. (Click image to enlarge)
The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos are on track to fully realize their
yachting destiny, perhaps leaving the Caribbean to the deep-draft sailboats. But
if you want a piece of these tropical islands, you’d better lay a course now
before they’re all sold out.
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