Acklins Island, a remote island in the Bahamas, was battered by Hurricane Joaquin, but with the help of cruisers, the island is bouncing back.
By
Mark Pillsbury
Updated: April 26, 2016
Acklins Island is one of the more remote in Southern Bahamas.Mark Pillsbury
Hurricane Joaquin made landfall in the bahamas with winds just 2 knots shy of a category 5 storm.Mark Pillsbury
After being hit hard by Hurricane Joaquin, the island is bouncing back.Mark Pillsbury
Roads are rough in places, but repaired, and businesses are back open for business.Mark Pillsbury
Businesses like Johnson’s General Store and Chester’s Highway Inn and Bonefish Lodge were shut for a time after the storm, but have returned to operation.Mark Pillsbury
For cruising sailboats, Attwood Harbor offers solitude in a beautiful, well protected anchorage.Mark Pillsbury
Despite the battering by the strong hurricane, the island remains a beautiful destination for cruisers.Mark Pillsbury
The Bahamas Stop Off and Drop Off campaign is seeking the help of cruisers to help the island get back on its feet.Mark Pillsbury
Read more about the landfall and lasting impacts of Hurricane Joaquin here.Mark Pillsbury
Find out more about the Bahamas Stop Off and Drop Off campaign, and find out how you can help here.Mark Pillsbury
