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Nassau Harbour Eastern Anchorage

Location: New Providence
Lat / Lon: N 25° 04.515' / W 077° 18.660'
Depth: 8'-10'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
The eastern anchorage is a narrow shelf of sand on the south side of the harbor east of the Nassau Harbour Club. The anchorage is exposed to the east and is subject to a very strong reversing tidal current. The holding is only fair in this area and you should observe how your vessel behaves through an entire tide cycle before relaxing as a seemingly well-set anchor will pop loose on a tide change. The bottom is fouled with the remains of sunken boats and it is not uncommon to retrieve an anchor to find it wrapped in bits of wire, rope or other debris.

Holding:

4.00

Fair, sand and grass, watch out for hard bottom

Wind Protection:

2.00

S-NE

Current Flow:

2.00

Strong reversing currents

Wake Protection:

1.00

Lots of wakes during the day

Scenic Beauty:

3.50

Ease of Shopping:

3.50

Shore Access:

3.00

Go ashore at the Nassau Harbour Club

Cell Service:

4.00

Good Coverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Nassau Harbour Eastern Anchorage

Reviewed by: Tom Allison on Feb 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

We are currently anchored here. And it is overflowing with boats. Essentially two rows one closer to shore and the outer row encroaching on the sea channel. As such local boats come through constantly and there is no wake restriction.

Approach cautiously, soundings on the chart are mostly accurate, but we did have a few moments of concern. Recommend using a recent trackline if you can.

We couldn't find a dinghy dock, but some of the marinas will let you tie up for a fee. Fuel is readily available with a wide range of pricing. There is a decent marine supply and very good grocery store within walking distance. Restaurants are plentiful. Downtown is about a 30 minute walk. There are some really interesting shops mixed in with the typical cruise port tourist stores. You can see it all in a day

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Review for Nassau Harbour Eastern Anchorage

Reviewed by: Alain on Feb 3, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

We anchored here for a week waiting for spare parts (see http://www.lightspeedship.com as a potential shipping solution). We were just west of the Yacht club. Once we set the hook right (on the second attempt) the holding is good, we experience 50 knot wind and did not move. As the islands are low profile in the end you are exposed to all winds and exposed to wave from the East. Lots of traffic; often just a few feet from the boats, more waves.

The current is strong, with the tide and the wind you will find your boat pointing against the wind, 90 to the wind or your anchor aft of the boat. If you use 2 anchors, with the tide reversals the lines will get twisted. Always play safe, set an Anchor Watch alarm, I use Drag Queen for iOS.

Many grocery and supply stores are at walking distance. Use the marina at the Poop Deck for your dingy; the other marinas (east of the bridges) do not like dinghies. Although the marina behind Rubis? gas station is +/- ok with dingy, the gates are locked at 16:00, we had to wait nearly an hours to get it re-opened. Propane is available at Brown's marina office, across the street.

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