(Latitude 25 degrees 45 minutes North and 77 degrees 50 minutes West). The east coast of Florida is approximately 125 miles due west and the main shipping lane of the Northwest Providence Channel lies immediately off shore to the east.
The island comprises a total of 600 (+/-) acres and
is
approximately 3
miles long and 1/2 mile wide at its widest point. It is completely
undeveloped and features three salt pond lakes, one of which could be
opened up to the sea to form a lovely-protected marina harbour.
The island features 5 major beaches. At the southern end there are two
beautiful beaches forming a small bay with water depth of 15 -18 feet
shallowing to 12 feet on the western end.
Approximately midway along the eastern side of the island, there are
two stretches of beach and rock mixed with good elevations making this
location ideal for residential building sites.
The highest elevation on the island (66 feet) is located at the extreme
northern end where there is a very private cove beach.
Bonds Cay has the potential to support a large-scale
development
including an airstrip of 4,500 - 5,000 feet. as well as other support
facilities.
The nearest international airports are on New Providence (Nassau), 50
miles to the south east and Freeport, Grand Bahama, approximately 90
miles to the north. There are regional airports with Bahamas Customs
and Immigration at both Great Harbour Cay, 15 miles to the north and
Chubb Cay, 10 miles to the southwest. There is a private airstrip on
the adjacent island of Little Whale Cay that can accommodate small
aircraft.
Hospital facilities are located in Nassau and there is a small medical
clinic at Great Harbour Cay. The US Coast Guard frequently performs
medical evacuations from cruise ships in this area.
Transportation to Bonds Cay is by boat, float plane or helicopter.
Visiting yachtsman frequently anchor in the many fine anchorages
located along the western shore of the island.
A group of high-profile investors, including pop star Shakira, 29, and Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, 63, are in contract to buy--and eventually develop--the 700-acre Bahamian island of Bonds Cay.
In addition to a boutique hotel, luxury condominiums and homes with private beaches, the island will house an artists' retreat. There will be a rotating cast of artists-in-residence, galleries populated with up-and-comers' works and a program that offers semester-long sabbaticals.
Colombian born singer, Shakira, apparently already has a paradise of her own, after buying her own island in the Bahamas. In order to do this, she has formed an association with Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, as well as noting the interest of Spanish singers, Alejandro Sanz and Miguel Bose.
The two stars have created 'Bonds Cay', an island of 700 acres situated north of the Bahamas and 125 miles from Florida. The island, that has five beaches and three bays as well as numerous waterfalls and rocky areas, was acquired by the association for $16 million.
Both Shakira and Waters have stated that they are intent on building a luxury hotel on the island, as well as a number of other residences with private beaches. Both Spanish singers have acquired land on the new island, and are expected to build mansions there.
