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The facilities at Long Caye are designed to
compliment the rustic atmosphere we have created on the island. There is no other
private island vacation that can rival the
experience of spending a week on this remote and comfortable set-up.
Although the primary focus of Slickrock's program on Long Caye are the
water sports we enjoy everyday, guests always comment about the many
wonderful amenities that made their island stay so memorable. Our all inclusive Belize
trips take the work out of planning your dream adventure vacation. To
see our more on our cabanas see our
Belize Caye lodge accommodations page.
Dining Hall: Our kitchen and dining hall, with open-air views of the lagoon and a neighboring island, become the center of island life, complete with solar-powered lights, propane stove and refrigerators (cold beer and soda!), and our ever-growing library and game selection. There is no dress code, and you don't have to wipe your feet! (The floor is coral sand.) |
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Sea Kayak
Palapa:
A large, private beach serves as our kayak and
windsurfing staging area (see photo below). We have over 40 seats
available in our kayak fleet. Single and
double decked boats, sit-on-top kayaks, we
have it all. Everyone gets their choice of boat since there are more
boats than paddlers.
Surf
Kayak and Windsurf Palapa: Our surf palapa houses our collection
of windsurfers and surf kayaks. Our surf kayaks are high-performance
sit-on-tops with planing hulls, fins, and molded seats. These boats are
specifically designed for surfing and provide exhilarating rides on our
perfect point break, just feet from our Dining Hall. A complete
selection of windsurf boards and sails is also housed here. A full range
of sail sizes is always rigged and ready to go, and whatever your level
of expertise, we have the perfect board for you. All this equipment is
two steps away from the water, ready to go at anytime. For more
information on surfing and
windsurfing, see our pages that talk about
these sports at length.
Dry Land Trainer:
Slickrock boasts a dry land windsurf trainer
set up in an open area on the beach, right behind the surf palapa. Here
we conduct classes for beginners in this exciting sport. The trainer
allows the student to practice basic skills and sail handling before
entering the water, greatly accelerating the learning curve and
enjoyment of this challenging sport. Guests who have never windsurfed
before, after a few minutes on the trainer and using our new wide-style
boards, commonly begin sailing well during their first session.
Surf Dock:
We have constructed a dock off the front
side of the island that nearly reaches the surf line of our right-point
surf break. This platform is a very-popular location to relax, have a
drink, and watch the kayak surfers rip up the waves. Watching the surf
"carnage" is often claimed to be a sport in itself!
Volleyball
Court: The island volleyball
court is often the focus of the late afternoon happy hour crowd's
entertainment. Our large sand court is located right behind the Dining
Hall, where you can watch the action if you are not participating
yourself. Raucous contests often go on until after dark and everyone is
invited to participate to try and match their skills with our local
staff. Jungle rules apply!
Have questions about our island
or about Belize?
Don't hesitate to give us a call: (800) 390-5715,
or
send
us an email:
slickrock@slickrock.com.
We've been working in Belize for 21 years now
and should be able to answer any question that you have.
Hammock
Palapa: One of the favored spots
on the island, our hammock palapa is usually full after lunch. Situated
to catch all breezes, it's a great place for an afternoon siesta before
going out for another surf session.
Shower
Station:
Although we drink collected rainwater, we bathe with well water pumped by the
sun (not heated, the showers are about 70 degrees). The open-air shower stalls
are completely private, screened by thatch, and although they are located in a spot between all
of the cabanas, they are not attached to each cabana. Pictured below is our
island orientation tour in progress, where all of our facilities are
introduced for the first time.
Have a specific question you
can't find the answer to?
Fill out our form and let us know what you
are seeking,
we typically answer the day we receive the email.
Restrooms:
Composting toilets complete our ecologically friendly set-up.
Our composting toilet building was featured on the cover of Outside Magazine!
Please note the bathroom facilities at our island require a walk of at
least 50 feet to the bathrooms. Pictured at right is our shaving and wash
station, supplied with fresh, running rainwater.
Renewable Power System:
We employ solar and wind-powered
systems to supply all of our electrical needs. Several solar battery
stations are found throughout the island which power our lights, water
pumps and communications. Our wind generator supplements the greater
demands of the Dining Hall system.
Island
Trails: Once you leave our open
beach areas, you navigate the island on our system of trails that have
been created to access the cabanas, showers and other buildings
scattered around the caye. In addition, a loop trail circles the
undeveloped west end of the island, with an interpretive guidebook that
further discusses the flora and fauna found on the island. This loop
path is also enormously popular with joggers (one lap is about 1/4 of a
mile).
Private Shuttle Boat:
Batfish, Slickrock's 41' power boat,
runs the 130-mile round trip to and from our island each Saturday and
Wednesday.
Powered by three new 200 hp engines, and fully covered for our guests'
protection when crossing the open sea section of the run, Batfish
makes the shuttle comfortable in all weather conditions. One cannot
over-emphasize the importance of this aspect of our operation. Our
captains are among the best in Belize. Bathrooms are also available on
board.
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