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Big Galliot Cay

Location: Southern Exumas
Lat / Lon: N 23° 55.430' / W 076° 17.355'
Depth: 8'-10'
Tide: 2.5'-3.0'
Description:
The attraction to Big Galliot is that it is one of the few places to go ashore in the area. The best part of the anchorage area is in front of the beach and it is only big enough for 2-3 boats; but it is not uncommon to see more vessels spread out along the length of the cay.
There are very strong currents that wrap around the cay and vessels anchored further from the beach will be subjected to rolling when the tide is running. Should that happen, consideration should be given to moving to either Little Galliot or further south the airport anchorage at Cave Cay.

Holding:

3.00

Good, Grass, Sand

Wind Protection:

3.00

N-ESE

Current Flow:

5.00

Strong currents

Wake Protection:

4.00

Open and Exposed West and South

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Beach nearby

Cell Service:

3.00

Good Coverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Big Galliot Cay

Reviewed by: Tom Allison on Jan 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

We stayed here last night for the first time. Only two boats passed by and there was little or no wind.

Approaching was fine with no concerns. It took two tries to get the anchor to bite. I expect if the winds had picked up we might have dragged a little. Mud from the anchor indicates soft shell filled mud almost a slurry like consistency.

There are no amenities. Shore access via dinghy to a nice beach.

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