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Press Release: Rum Cay Resort Marina
May 17, 2006
RUM CAY, The Bahamas -- Pristine turquoise water filled with brilliant coral reefs, colorful sea life, breathtaking
snorkeling and dramatically deep wall diving, and according to some fishing captains, the best sport fishing in
the world, plus a mega-yacht marina surrounded by luxury accommodations are all perfect reasons to visit Rum Cay
in the Bahamas.
First known as Mamana by the Lucayan Indians, Rum Cay was re-named Santa Maria de la Concepcion by Christopher
Columbus on his stop here during his first New World voyage. The modern name, Rum Cay, is said to be in memory
of the ship destroyed with a cargo of rum, which foundered off the coral reefs that surround the islands shore.
Visitors will find Rum Cay to be an untapped secret paradise. Located 360 miles east of Miami, 185 miles southeast
of Nassau and just 28 miles southwest of San Salvador, Rum Cay is still The Bahamas the way it was meant to be.
This authentic out island destination is considered one of the best-kept secrets throughout the region. This scenic
island refuge is renowned for stunning coral reefs, crystal-clear turquoise waters, exhilarating surf on the north
coast, record catches of wahoo, tuna and marlin, and miles of pure sandy beaches perfect for nature lovers above
and below the sea. Its no surprise that this sleeping beauty, draws serious sports enthusiasts, yachtsmen, fishermen,
and surfers from around the world.
But how does the free-spirited adventure traveler seeking an authentic Bahamian out island experience all this
without sacrificing pampered luxury? How do you really and truly embrace the best of all worlds above and below
sea level? To capture this ultimate destination -- with all that it has to offer -- an exclusive world-class resort
complex is currently being developed on the southern shore of Rum Cay. The 900-acre property, situated on Cotton
Field Point, is nestled between Sumner Point and Port Nelson to the east and Nesbitt Point to the west. It will
encompass a luxurious upscale resort destination providing the highest quality of hospitality services in the industry.
Current plans include a well-protected mega-yacht marina surrounded by hillside villas, condominiums, oceanfront
estates and a luxury hotel and spa and fitness center.
Rum Cay is a beautiful, quiet island, like nothing else in The Bahamas. Spending time in Rum Cay is like taking
a step back in time. The locals live in a quiet, small community, and the streets are free from noise and traffic.
The rest of the island is totally uninhabited, leaving acres of unexplored land, deserted beaches and pristine
underwater venues to discover. This tiny Bahamian jewel is just 9 miles long and 5 miles wide, with fewer than
100 islanders. A world-renowned team of professionals commissioned to develop this ultimate marina resort destination
is mindful of the serene natural beauty of the island and its people and are committed to maintaining this as well
as enhancing what is already recognized as one of the finest fishing, yachting, boating and diving destinations
in the world. Every detail is being meticulously planned to create an island ambience unlike any other.
Needless to say, Rum Cay Resort Marina will also offer the worlds finest amenities. Besides the elegant and luxurious
residential and hotel choices, plans also call for the finest gourmet dining establishments and fashionable shopping
emporiums in addition to the state-of-the-art super yacht marina, spa and fitness facility.
And this spectacular, natural playground, ringed by transcendent beaches, is just footsteps away from the wide
array of snorkeling and diving sites found around Rum Cay to explore. Whether choosing to dive or snorkel the offshore
reefs or wrecks, or take on the more exotic locale, Rum Cay and the Rum Cay Resort Marina is where it all comes
together. The island is ringed by a spectacular coral necklace, which includes the Grand Canyon, a huge 60-foot
coral wall, which extends almost to the surface and provides a unique opportunity for divers, snorkelers and fishermen
alike. Teeming with large schools of game fish, Rum Cays reef and wall system rival the best that the region has
to offer. Northeast of Rum Cay, the water plummets at the continental shelf to a depth of 3,000 feet.
Bring your own gear or let Rum Cay Resort Marina equip your excursion; then choose whether to explore the extraordinary
sites at Pinders Point or to view the staghorn coral at Sumner Point reef.
Exploring a sunken wreck is the dream of just about every diver and history lover. The wreck of the HMS Conqueror
is one of Rum Cays most preserved treasures. The largest British Man O War ship of its time, the HMS Conqueror,
sank in 1861 just off the southern shores of Rum Cay. Fourteen hundred hands were aboard and miraculously everyone
survived. Adventuresome divers can still find the shaft, anchor chains and hawser holes of the wreck, Britains
first propeller driven warship. The shipwreck can still be found in 30 feet of water in a staghorn gully near the
breaking reef. It now remains as the islands sunken legacy and is a fantastic diving location for avid underwater
explorers. The wreck presently serves as a part of the Bahamas Underwater Museum, and for historical preservation,
none of its contents can be removed.
The waters surrounding Rum Cay are long-known for some of the best fishing in the world and now there will be a
resort marina of equal excellence. Most Bahamian islands give you beautiful beaches. Rum Cay Resort Marina gives
you that and so much more, plus the luxury ambience in which to cherish it all. You cant possibly capture all
of Rum Cay before it totally captivates you.
Rum Cay Resort Marina is scheduled to open in early 2007.
For more information, visit www.RumCay.com