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Little Bay - Great Guana Cay

Location: Southern Exumas
Lat / Lon: N 24° 04.764' / W 076° 23.190'
Depth: 7'-12'
Tide: 2.5'-3.0'
Description:
Little Bay is a shallow indentation on the west side of Great Guana Cay south of Black Point settlement. More than half of the shoreline of the bay is private, but there are patches of beach on the south end where it is possible to beach a dinghy. From the anchorage it is possible to walk into Black Point Settlement about 1.5 miles away by road.
In prevailing easterly winds the anchorage is a viable alternative to the main Black Point anchorage with similar holding and wind protection, however when the wind shifts into the north there will be a noticeable difference in the protection afforded by the peninsula upon which the settlement is built. If the winds shift into the west, however, then all bets are off and one is better off to seek shelter elsewhere, even if it means moving the boat in less than ideal conditions.

Holding:

5.00

Good, Sand

Wind Protection:

4.00

NNW-SE

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

Open and Exposed S-NW

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Beach nearby

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Beach nearby

Cell Service:

4.00

Good Coverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Little Bay - Great Guana Cay

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on Mar 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

We spent the last several nights here and will spend several more. Wind has been 15+ knots from ALL directions. In SE, there is significant roll, but tolerable. In South to West winds, there is no protection and expect 3 foot plus waves in anything over 10-12 knots. Bucking Bronco! In NW/N/NE winds you have excellent protection and bay was flat with winds gusting in the mid to upper 20s. There are two beautiful sand beaches on the North shore and a castle on the West! Beach to the south is preferred for dinghy access and appears to be pet friendly. It is possible to walk to BlackPoint from the anchorage, but I would recommend using this for storm protection from Northerlies and moving to BlackPoint for shore access. There is easily room for 25+ boats spread out and could accommodate double if needed. Mobile access was good on both ALiV MIFI unit and 3 bars on BTC. No WiFi.

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