Watersports & Activities

Although the comforts of the Knotty Mind entice you to settle in and relax, sometimes you feel like adventure! Whether it's diving an untouched reef, snorkeling through the half-submerged wreck of a smuggler's plane, or landing a giant wahoo - the Knotty Mind delivers the action. Once you find out that everything you need is already on board, you'll wonder whether you've chartered a yacht or a giant toy box - and you'll be right on both counts!

More Boats - More Fun

With not one but two auxiliary boats (called tenders) the Knotty Mind can take you to more exotic and interesting places in one day than other charter boats can see in a week. The 14' rigid hull dinghy can shuttle you to a private beach for a romantic picnic or take you on a wild waterskiing ride with ease. Our 21' Paramount runabout (an included feature of Exuma charters - additional for other areas) allows you take side trips and water tours into remote areas, go wherever the fish are biting, or dive remote spots that may be inaccessible to larger boats.

More toys - more sports

Snorkeling

A great deal of the beauty of the Exumas is in the water - you'll want to spend a lot time there during your charter. It's a snorkeler's paradise - shallow, clear water teeming with fish and coral. In order to maximize your enjoyment we recommend that you bring your private snorkeling gear with you - but we do have some spares just in case.

 

Scuba Diving

The Knotty Mind makes is an excellent choice for those that want to include some scuba diving in their charter. The Exumas have every kind of diving from shallow reefs to deep walls to drift and wreck dives. The Paramount tender allows you to get to remote dive locations quickly while the rest of your party enjoy the stationary comforts of the Knotty Mind. There are a number of world-class dive sites in the Exumas as well as many that would be famous - except that you will be among the lucky few to have experienced them!

 

We carry six 80 cu.ft. tanks that are available for use by certified divers. Our onboard air compressor allows for refills without having to make stops ashore. There are also 5 full sets of dive gear aboard to be used as backup - but for assured comfort and fit we recommend you bring your own gear. The rear cockpit is perfect for gearing up and the large swim platform makes for easy water entries and exits. A freshwater shower on the swim platform helps keep you and your gear in top shape. If you have any members of your party that would like to take lessons or perform their certification dives while on the charter we can arrange for a dive instructor to come along.

 

Water Skiing/Tubing

Ever had an entire bay to yourself to practice your slalom turns and spins? Or wanted to learn to ski without other traffic or spectators to deal with? In the Exumas almost every anchorage you will visit will suit. Our inflatable tender and the Paramount are both highly maneuverable tow boats and Captain Bill is a skilled driver as well as a patient teacher!

 

Fishing

If you'd like to try to catch your dinner the Knotty Mind can offer several ways to test your skill (or luck). We carry a variety of gear for a variety of fishing styles: you can troll for dolphin or wahoo, bottom fish for grouper, snapper, and hogfish, or even try spearfishing. With the built-in cockpit grill, your catch can go from the water to the table in minutes! Local bonefishing guides can be hired to take you after some of the best fighting fish in the world.

 

Beachcombing

Miles and miles of deserted beaches, a rich marine environment, and you - need we say more?

 

Hiking

There is no shortage of opportunities to stretch your legs in the Exumas. Several of the cays you will visit offer marked hiking and nature trails with a variety of difficulty. You can explore natural phemonema such as blowholes, freshwater wells and Rachel's Bubble Bath (a natural "jacuzzi"); observe the graceful "sea eagle" - the osprey - nesting and nurturing its young; or try to catch a glimpse of the elusive Hutia at night on Wardrick Wells. There are many interesting "human" phenomena to explore as well: old pirate coves and camps, early settler's ruins, and for the brave at heart - Esther's haunted house on Compass Cay.

 

Water Excursions

Several of the more interesting sights in the Exumas are only a short boat ride from our anchorages. The "Venice of the Exumas" at Shroud Cay offers canals teeming with wildlife including a large population of stingrays and hammerhead sharks. The Caves at the Rocky Dundas let you glimpse what pirates of old might have seen as the ideal hideaway for their treasure. You also won't want to miss the Thunderball Grotto - a half-submerged cave where scenes from the James Bond movie Thunderball were filmed.

 

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