Kayaking:
Whether you are an avid kayaker or a novice who just wants to learn the strokes and see a few local sights, the waters around Stocking Island are filled with interesting and exciting kayak venues. St Francis Resort is located in one of the protected hurricane holes within Elizabeth Harbour and the property is uniquely situated with the Atlantic Ocean in front of the property with miles of unspoiled beaches to walk.

Sailing:
We have a great sailing dingy for the kids. You can sit on the deck at our bar sipping cocktails while watching the young ones enjoy a days sailing in totally protected waters.

For the more adventurous we can put you on a Bahamian racing sloop during The Out Island Regatta in April each year. The Bahamians take their racing very seriously as this is a tradition that dates back many generations. Please let us know in advance to ensure a reservation on one of these legends.

In March every year you can enjoy in harbour racing or around the island race on one of the many cruising sail boats that visit Exuma every year. In season you will often find in excess of 500 visiting yachts. Cruising World Magazine billed Georgetown Exuma as one of the 10 top sailing destinations in the world. Should we have one of our award winning St Francis 50 catamarans at the resort we will be gladly take you along.

Diving and Snorkeling:
Snorkeling can be done in and around the hurricane holes or on one of the reefs within walking distance on the ocean side of our resort. There are two blue holes only a few hundred feet away from us.

BOATING:
Explore the protected waters of Elizabeth Harbour in your own boat: Many holes and reefs will keep you spellbound for hours.

Bone fishing:
Exuma is one of the great bone fishing destinations in the world, and Exuma has some of the finest waters to explore. Bonefish are caught right in front of our resort and in the adjacent hurricane holes.

Shelling:
Stocking Island is a great places to find interesting shells. The giant conch shells are most sought after, but large sand dollars, sea fans, and sea biscuits abound as well as a wide variety of shells. The rare Tellins and Tritons are among these.

Nature Trail:
There are two scenic nature trials to walk on Stocking Island. They provide great fun and gives you a chance to take some astounding photographs.

Hiking:
There is great hiking on Stocking Island, where you can climb to the top of a 200' high hill to see the old salt monument. The views from up here are spectacular. On a clear day you can see neighboring islands. The salt monuments were built in times of the early explorers. These monuments were erected to alert passing ships that salt and stores were available hence the name "Stocking Island". A place for provisioning, hey you may even find some hidden treasures of old.

Beach walking:
Within a few hundred feet of our resort on the Atlantic side the University Of Miami did an intensive study on the clusters of stromatolytes, believed to be found in only two other locations in the world making these pretty unique to our area. The beach is about five miles long that takes you to some beautiful coves.

Swimming.
Safe swimming can be enjoyed on the Elizabeth Harbour side of our property or on the ocean side. All the waters around Stocking Island are renowned for the crystal clear waters.