Boating

Hope Town Hideaways. Hope Town Hideaways has 12 slips, mostly used for guests staying in its rental cottages and houses. Call well in advance to reserve yours. Hope Town, Elbow Cay. 242/366–0224.

Lighthouse Marina. This marina situated at the base of the Hope Town Lighthouse is relatively small–-with just six transient slips that accommodate vessels up to 60 feet, but it has all the expected amenities as well as a few more. There's laundry, fuel, bait and tackle, as well as a nice gift shop and an on-site liquor store. Hope Town, Elbow Cay. 242/366--0154; www.htlighthousemarina.com.

Sea Spray Resort and Marina. This full-service marina has 60 slips accommodating vessels up to 120 feet and all the amenities in a very well protected area. Sail and powerboat rentals are available. Hope Town, Elbow Cay. 242/366–0065; www.seasprayresort.com.