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North Riding Point Club - Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
Opened in 1996, North Riding Point Club was designed and built to set a new standard in flats fishing and has fulfilled its grand promise to become the "Rolls Royce" of bonefish resorts. In the more than two decades that we have been traveling to the Bahamas, we have never visited a more luxurious or better bonefish destination!
The Club is situated on a private, pristine white sandy beach on the southern (ocean side) of Grand Bahama Island. It's well removed from the hustle and bustle of Freeport, but only 20 minutes from the International Airport and easily accessed from anywhere in the United States.
Guests are met after clearing customs and driven directly to the lodge where they spend the night in comfort...well-fed, relaxed, rested and ready to pursue the trophy bonefish that are the main attraction on the seldom fished shores of Grand Bahama.
North Riding Point was developed by experienced flyfishermen that have spent their lives on the flats of the Bahamas. Every facet of the lodge, location and services were designed to meet the needs of sophisticated angling travelers searching for a top quality flats experience.
The Lodge at North Riding Point Club Big bonefish are the targets at North Riding Point Club. The site was chosen because of its proximity to the deep shelf and blue water that flushes the flats on each rising tide and covers them with more trophy-sized fish than are normally encountered in the Bahamas.
Guests rendezvous with their guides each morning and depart for a 20 to 40 minute ride by vehicle to one of five launch sites. North Riding Point uses sleek, comfortable, state-of-the-art superskiffs powered by 70 HP Evinrude engines, and are equipped with cellular phones to provide easy access to the office while fishing, and provide a margin of safety or just to report on a large catch.
At first encounter, this method of launch and retrieval appears to cut into the fishing time spent on the water. In actuality, anglers are comfortably able to access areas in minutes that might be separated by four hours of tidal effect. Too, North Riding Point Club anglers remain very versatile in their daily destinations and can custom tailor the schedule to angling ability and interests. The time spent in productive waters is increased, and fishing over fish that are near heavy boat traffic and angling pressure is reduced.
North Riding Point Club is deluxe by any standards, but the real attraction is the outstanding fishing, superb guides and trophy opportunities on picture-perfect flats. The new North Riding Point Club location offers access to a huge new expanse of seldom fished flats on the north side of Grand Bahama Island that harbors incredible numbers of trophy bonefish. Best of all, it's being run by true, seasoned professionals that understand the intricacies of Bahamian bonefishing and the interests and demands of veteran anglers.
Fishing is exceptional and the experience is superb at North Riding Point Club. Understandably, space is very limited.
Species of Fish: Bonefish, Permit, and Barracuda. Val Atkinson with bonefish at North Riding Point Club
Lodging: The lodge itself has a large living and dining area with a beautiful oceanfront veranda and tackle and gift shop. Each 2 fishermen are accommodated in spacious duplex cottages with a large bedroom furnished with two queen beds, private baths, sitting rooms, wet bars, refrigerators and a screened, common veranda.
The Founders Cottage is a lovely, spacious, two-bedroom cottage, with a completely stocked wet bar, comfortable living room, and screened veranda. It is the private residence of the investment group that has underwritten the construction of the lodge. The cottage takes bonefish luxury to a new level of excellence and is ideal for groups of four. There is an optional surcharge for use of the Founders Cottage, and availability usually requires reservation requests at least six months in advance.
A beautiful oceanfront freshwater swimming pool separates the lodge and guest cottages, and the pool patio is the perfect location for after bonefishing relaxation and swimming.
Travel Arrangements: The island of Grand Bahama is serviced by American, Bahamas Air, Continental and private charter services. Literally dozens of flights are scheduled each day to service the casino and resort communities of Freeport and Paradise. Flights arrive as late as 11:00 at night on most days of the week. Guests are met by conventional (pre-arranged) taxi service at Freeport International Airport and driven approximately 30 minutes to the Club on the southern shore of Grand Bahama Island. Ground transportation is included in the package.
Travel Arrangements: The island of Grand Bahama is serviced by American, Bahamas Air, Continental and private charter services. Literally dozens of flights are scheduled each day to service the casino and resort communities of Freeport and Paradise. Flights arrive as late as 11:00 at night on most days of the week. Guests are met by conventional (pre-arranged) taxi service at Freeport International Airport and driven approximately 30 minutes to the Club on the southern shore of Grand Bahama Island. Ground transportation is included in the package.
Season: Mid -September through early July.
Occupancy: North Riding Point Club can host a maximum of 14 guests.
Rates: Mid September to end of February and July
Rates: March 1st to June 30th.
Inclusions: The rate includes: Transportation from Freeport Airport is provided by local taxi service. However, return transportation to the Airport is provided by the Club. The above rates include all airport transfers, daily maid service, breakfast & dinner served in the lodge (with complimentary wine and all beverages, beer, wine, liquor, and mix) and picnic lunches daily for the boat.
Non-Inclusions: The rate does not include: Air transportation to the island, flies, equipment or tackle, equipment rental, items of personal nature or gratuities for guides (recommended $60.00/boat/day)and club staff (recommended $25/night/guest).
Reservations, Deposits and Final Payments: A 50% deposit is required within 21 days of reserving your dates to confirm the reservation. Final payment is due 60 days prior to scheduled arrival date. For reservations made prior to 60 days or less prior to scheduled arrival date, full payment is due at time of invoicing.
Cancellations and Refunds: A 50% deposit is required within 21 days of reserving your dates to confirm the reservation. Final payment is due 60 day prior to scheduled arrival date. For reservations made 60 days or less prior to scheduled arrival date, full payment is due upon invoicing.
Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknoledgement that registrant has read and accepts the payment, cancellation and refund policy.
Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: Written cancellation up to 60 days prior to departure: refund of deposit less $400 handling charge, per person. Cancellation within 60 days: at this point, individual is responsible for total land costs and no refund will be made unless suitable replacement is provided. No refund will be made for unused land arrangements included in cost. Refunds or deposit/payments made by credit card will be charged 3.5% service charge to fully compensate The Fly Shop for bank charges incurred.
Hooked up from the skiff - Photo courtesy of North Riding Point Club
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