Compass Cay

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Tucker Rolle, the owner of Compass Cay, has lived and worked on the island since childhood. His parents and grandparents fished and farmed the island, growing corn, cassava, potatoes and pigeon peas. The ruins of their houses can be seen on the western shore. Compass Cay is named after Tucker's great grandfather, "Old Compass" because of his exceptional ability to navigate by the stars. Compass Cay is a 450 acre island located near the midpoint of the Exuma Island chain. Compass Cay is a natural paradise that is completely self contained with generators for electricity, propane for cooking, R.O. water, laundry and shower facilities. There are several rental cottages and a marina on this 2 mile long unspoiled haven of beaches, palms, cliffs and lagoons. There are numerous trails to walk, a creek to explore, and the ocean beach to enjoy.
A marina store has ice, beer, soda, bottled water, limited sundry and food items, clothing, no fuel. Around cocktail time, marina guests congregate under the covered patio beside the marina office to "unwind". Pot luck dinners generally occur on a weekly basis. Hamburgers and Hot dogs are served for lunch during season.