Rebuilding Treasure Cay, Abacos after Hurricane Dorian 

This is a certainly a heart breaking site. Treasure Cay was the first place my wife and I spent a lot of time in here in 1985 . We flew here in my plane which was my first over the ocean adventure and had been there many times after. I wish there was something I could help rebuild there but at 84 I'm not in too good of a shape to do that.

Great job Nick. We had the unfortunate experience of trying to evacuate an ill man out during the eye to a second story condo at Bahamas Beach Club because of the surge. Got stuck and rode it out in a car for 17 hours with 4 adults, a four year old boy and 3 Potcakes. We were lucky to survive, and has luck would have it, it was probably fortunate we didn’t make it to our second floor unit.

A very good and thoughtful video. Surprised and happy I found it. I was in Treasure Cay when Dorian hit. When we emerged from shelter and saw the destruction, it was unbelievable. Thank you for making the video and channel.

Nick, you have done a wonderful job, with these videos. However it breaks my heart, every time I watch it. Thank you for continuing with this. !!!

My wife and I went to help to the survivors send to Nassau, last october. They showed us how to face much a huge situation. Era really learned from that persons. Some of them even could laugh, even when they had lost everything, but their family were ok. A lot of respect. God bless Bahamas, bahamians, haitians, and all the people that suffered Dorian. Blessings from Uruguay, south america

I will be sharing this video with my family. Thank you very much. This made me feel closer to my home. Growing up in Abaco, I had many friends like you, from Canada and the United States. Because of such friends I had countless opportunities to explore and appreciate my home, including my wonderful trips from Marsh Harbour to Treasure Cay, as well as other gems on the Island. People just like you gave my brother and I a gift we could not have afforded. Unlike so many of our friends we did get to see much of the island, thanks to the many American tourist that took us along with their children. I can't thank you enough. Now that I live in the US, it is the very friendships that I had with visiting Americans that influences my appreciation of this Great country, so much so I became a Bahamian American last year, making my affiliation with both countries official/legal. May you and your family be greatly blessed! Many thanks.

I wonder how many people that come to the islands help those that are less fortunate rebuild their little places. They're usually the ones that provide services for us to enjoy when we come.

Use to sail to Treasure a few times every year from Charleston. It was my favorite beach spot (and the bar which my eyes can’t believe in your video). Can’t believe the devastation. Thanks for sharing this. Please keep us updated on the progress

Thank you so much for sharing!

Thank you for sharing!

I'm appreciative of you posting this recent vid. Tks for the effort

What a horrible storm. I’m sorry for everyone’s loss.

Hi Nick, thank you so much for a great job filming this video. We have been going to Treasure Key for many years, sometimes as many as 8 trips a year flying in to Treasure Key. Airport on a private plane. We would stay at a few different places, mostly at the marina village. We know Avis the manager very well and have on idea how they are, or even if they made it thru the storm. I can’t imagine how much damage there is and how on earth they will ever rebuild without a lot of help. I love Treasure more than any other place I’ve ever been to. Again, that’s you. Nick Piscitelli , Sarasota Florida.

I noticed that those houses built within a three years’ period did exceptionally well. Hurricane Category Building codes for the islands and main land have been updated to the highest level for a reason. It might cost more to bring it to those new standards, but the results such as a hurricane like Dorian are worst the expense. I was interested in viewing your video as I watched Bahama Life on T.V. as a couple made a purchase in Treasure Island. It looked like paradise. Your video is truly amiable and informative to those who have lived there, have property, and spend many of wonderful years enjoying it. Nicely done. My very best to all in the islands. May it return to its natural beauty for all who have been blessed to live there and have the opportunity to visit.

Thank You for this video please post more.

We owned Villa 648 in BVOA but sold it a few years back. This is devastating to see. We were there 2 weeks before the storm hit and stayed at the beach club and had no idea of the damage that was about to occur

Thank you for taking the time to document all of this.....this is the first time i've searched for videos of the destruction caused by Dorian. I spent most of my childhood vacations there so this is also very emotional for me as well. If you have any more videos of the historic district, specifically the old hotel and the adjacent beach bungaloes,..... myself and family would very much appreciate seeing them......is Captain Mark still around?.....i was around there shortly after Martha passed and NOBODY was allowed to sit at her seat at the Marina bar :). Is there any need for employees for reconstruction of the Cay that are skilled but live in the US??? I'm looking for a big change and would definetly consider moving to treasure cay to help continuing to rebuild if i knew i could afford a place to stay. I'm skilled in all aspects of carpentry, fine carpentry, concrete work, and landscape design and installation.....i would just need a place i can afford to live with possibly a place for my family to stay once in a while..... again. thank you for your documentary.....i've already shared it with my m&d. I'm sure they would love to see it one last time.....my phone is 862-216-7757 and my email is phdr383@gmail.com.... best of luck to you and your family's home.

I love Treasure Cay, we come there every 2 or 3 years, my last stay was House 2 on beach, there were about 14 houses on beach with pool in the middle, please send pics of how they are now. I can’t believe tipsy is gone and we always ate at that restaurant by tipsy’s. My heart is broken. Thank you for the video

Tearful but SO grateful to view your video and hear you wonderful narrative. Thank you! After Floyd, I happily purchased and resided in a gorgeous home for 12 years on Joe's Creek/Turtle Rocks beachfront which Dorian completely blew away, leaving only a concrete slab. Remaining in my heart and soul are the fondest of memories of Treasure Cay and all of its outlying areas, the gentle goodness of its people, the sheer beauty of its spectacular paradise. Can you possibly tell me if Ossie Davis is still around? His boat, Prozac? Are he and his family well? There was a special, hard working Haitian who I was very fond of and with whom I would love to make contact. Very tall and dark with an amazing smile, his name was Pearson and lived in the condos where Bootle meets the entrance to Treasure. He worked in and around the Beach Club and marina area. I have been making donations toward this most noble cause and will continue to do so. Bless you for your time and effort.

So sad!! I was in Ft Lauderdale when Doria came... So sad to see what happened to the Bahamas... I’m wondering how it looks like today. Thank you do much for sharing this. Great compilation of videos and narrative... I hope you already have a place at Abaco Island to go to... :)

Our house is two before royal poinciana. It got skipped just by a few seconds of your video :(. Idle Hour. Thank you for showing the rest of Treasure though!

Dudeeeee my grandmas beach house Got blown away and it sucks cause I’ve been going there since I was 2

Cool video man! I went to Marsh Harbour a few weeks back with some guys from my church. I have a video covering our trip on my channel.

I’m afraid it will never be rebuilt, what a shame, the most beautiful place on earth, gone.

I watched your whole video and its pretty good, but you need a newer video to show how things have improved.

4:54 my grandfather designed and built the Sea Cliff, they also had the house seaclusion on windward. Sad stuff.

Hello Boy's, My Wife & I have been going to Treasure Cay for over 20 Years now. Was wondering if Viola from the Coco Beach Bar (Right on the Beach across the street from the Spinnaker Restaurant) Is Safe? We are Saddened by this, and as soon as able to go there. Such a Beautiful and peaceful Place.

Hello.... One year later ...What happen to the projects ??? When is the next video???

I hope to be able to visit again. I vacationed on Elbow Cay at the southern end near Tahiti Beach. Is anyone going to be renting out houses on Elbow again? How would I go about getting more info?

I live in Nassau, you did a good job showing the damages, let's chat.

I subscribed.

I cannot imagine the pollution going on right now ..so sad ...

Do you have video of what the treasure cay resort looks like. I’m curious to see how bad the condos are damaged , where I stayed.

How is it looking there now?

Hi Nick Do you know how the authority’s are doing in organizing infrastructure and rebuilding efforts? We live the Abaco’s and would love to get closer to solutions

that's my home i lived there then hurricane dorian came almost died now am in canada

8:20 I walked through the house before it was sold after being built. That was probably 2006-8 so not too old.

Thanks for sharing this. My parents owned three different properties over about 30 years, but sold in 2011. This is simply devestating. Were there any deaths at Treasure Cay?

Curious to know how the smaller islands off Abaco faired? Specifically Bonefish Cay? Did you take any video off shore? If not do you know of any? Terrible and sad seeing this.

My family used to go to Treasure cay when I was a kid. I have such great memories of going there. Was there any electricity on the island? Place to stay? Thank you for the video.

Looking for info on Sand Dollar condos and also on Sydney Hart and his family, Leon "Elo" Pinder as well

Are you doing any sort of fundraising? Are you able to coordinate the delivery of relief supplies by chance?

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Did u know that Aaliyah Stayed at the hotel while she was Filming her last video. Back in 2001 if u watch Behind the scenes you can see her sitting down at the hotel having a good time with her friends 😔

Do you have any video's of Treasure Cay School? I taught first grade there in the late 80's.

It looks way worse than Hope Town. Heartbreakingly sad.

Any updates if Sand Dollar units will be repaired/rebuilt?

Seems to be some Chinese want to develop there, after a prospectus I have seen. I do not know its value.

build it back better.

Treasure Cay is not an Island - it is on the mainland of Great Abaco.