NoteThe Watersports industry is poorly regulated. There have been a number of fatal accidents and it is not advised to rent jet-skiis in New Providence and Paradise Island, unless experienced.
WatersportsThese are exceptionally well catered for in The Bahamas: sailing, parasailing, diving (the South Shore on New Providence is a particularly good location and offers SUB - personal underwater submarines - for amateur underwater explorers: see
www.sub-bahamas.com), swimming, snorkeling and water-skiing are all widely
available. The temperature of the sea rarely drops below 21°C (70°F), even in midwinter. Equipment is available from shops, hotels and marinas. Surfing can be done on Eleuthera and windsurfing in Nassau and on Grand Bahama. Sport fishing is popular throughout the islands. For further details on beaches and diving, see the
Where to Go section.
Ball sportsTennis, squash, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, rugby, golf, American football and cricket are all popular. Excellent facilities exist for tennis and squash.
OtherEight 18-hole and one 9-hole golf courses are available and the islands are host to major tournaments. Grand Bahama Island is the golf capital, offering five world-class courses, two being at
Lucaya Golf & Country Club. There are gyms and fitness centers which are open to visitors on Nassau/Paradise Island and on Grand Bahama Island. Good spa facilities and yoga tuition exist throughout the islands. A variety of new age therapies are available.
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