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Moores Island - Hard Bargain

Location: Bight of Abaco
Lat / Lon: N 26° 19.290' / W 077° 35.020'
Depth: 6-10 Feet

Holding:

4.00

Good, Grass, Sand

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open and Exposed North Through Southwest

Current Flow:

2.00

Wake Protection:

2.00

Open and Exposed North Through Southwest

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Cell Service:

3.00

Review for Moores Island - Hard Bargain

Reviewed by: Lawrence Wolfenden on Apr 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

3

The town here is fairly isolated. There are not a lot of cruisers who visit, which is a shame because the townspeople are very warm and friendly. Although it was our first time there, we were greeted by name because another cruiser had said we were headed that way. We were invited to join a random yard party and welcomed by nearly everyone we encountered. Ask around and they'll tell you where there are some caves to explore.

There is a grocery—E&N's—less than a quarter mile from either of the two public docks. Across from that is Sherry's Chicken and Fry Bread. A couple hundred feet east of the southern public dock is a restaurant, Boater's Cafe, which made very good daiquiris and chicken wings. The menu is limited, but this is to be expected in such an out-of-the-way location.

The anchorage is well-suited for the normal easterlies, but offers no protection from any winds between SSE and NNW. The total current is significant and you can expect to lay facing either north (following) or south(ebbing), despite any easterly breeze. The bottom is mostly turtle grass, but there are occasional patches of sand where you'll find setting your anchor easier.

At low tide, beaching you're dinghy is difficult due to the very shallow slope of the bottom. The beach north of town—which really isn't terribly appealing—rises somewhat sharply above the low-water mark, so at high tide you can beach fairly easily. The local fishermen keep their boats beached here. There are a few hazards in the water, so approach with care and at low speed.

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