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Conception Island-West Bay

Location: Conception Island
Lat / Lon: N 23° 51.000' / W 075° 07.750'
Depth: 8-30 Feet
Description:
There are isolated reefs and coral heads in the area that can easily be seen. Enter with the light in your favor. There is a well-marked trail on the north side of West Bay that will take you round the north beaches to the east side of the island.

Holding:

5.00

Excellent, Sand

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open and Exposed Northwest Through Southwest, Surg

Current Flow:

4.50

Wake Protection:

3.50

Open and Exposed Northwest Through Southwest, Surg

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

4.50

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

1.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Conception Island-West Bay

Reviewed by: Tom Allison on Jan 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

4

Conception Island is part of the Bahamian National Trust and thus everything is protected. That means there is plenty of wildlife to see. Entering the bay is easy enough in daylight and our Navionics, Aquamaps, Garmin Charts, TX97 charts and C-Map were all accurate enough. At night there are some shallow coral heads to be careful of, but if you pay close attention to the charts you should be okay. Anchoring was easy with good sand and deep water close to the beachThe salt pond is spectacular. You can get a dinghy in at or near high tide. Sea turtles and rays are abundant as well as bird life. The beach is long with soft sand and remarkably clean. Best, however is the snorkeling and diving with plenty of coral and animal life. There are no services or amenities.

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Review for Conception Island-West Bay

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on Apr 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

Conception Island is off the beaten path with no cell/WiFi services. The anchorage has plenty of room for many boats and holding was good. Protection is mainly from easterlies here and expect some swells to enter if not in the Lee of the island.

The mangroves are worth exploring and we saw dozens of turtles. We explored the reefs on the north side of the island extensively. Unfortunately we found most of the reef dead with relatively few fish. Disappointing as it's a protected Bahamas National Park. Touring the island on foot is nice as well.

The island is a bird sanctuary and breeding ground. Dogs are not welcome during breeding season.

For a drone view of the anchorage, visit https://www.facebook.com/100063618668322/posts/390167719780514/

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