One of the first goals of Friends of Exuma was to establish a Harbour Fund to support the conservation efforts of national and local non-profits committed to conservation within Elizabeth Harbour and Moriah Harbour Cay National Park. This includes protection and restoration of the marine ecosystem, protection of threatened and endangered species on land and in the sea, and community-based preservation.

The World Rowing Beach Sprint Championships was held October 14-16th 2022 in Saundersfoot Beach in the Pembrokeshire National Park, Wales, UK. The Skullers Rowing Club bought four athletes from the Bahamas to race in this international competition.

Exuma Half Marathon raises funds for The Pompey Scholarship, awarded in June to one graduating student from LN Coakley High School in Exuma, so he or she can pursue post-secondary education that fall.

In our second year of operation, Friends of Exuma (FOE) has been steadily growing to engage donors and serve the needs of the people and the environment of Exuma.

Many young sailors have gotten their feet wet with the Exuma Sailing Club. Some have turned into impressive adult sailors. Many more will pass through the doors. Learn more about the history of regatta and sloop sailing in the Bahamas, and the impact of the Exuma Sailing Club on the George Town community.

Our mission includes supporting local charities and clubs that foster preserving the environment through conservation, sustainable living, youth development, cultural preservation, and community relief. Learn more about what we’ve been doing for the first half of 2021.

We believe that conserving and protecting the beauty and ecosystems of Exuma is not only good for nature, but good for the people and economy. As growth and development accelerate on the island, it’s time to be proactive in supporting initiatives that will help manage the inevitable impacts on the environment.