 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.
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