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Cayo Guillermo NW

Location: Cuba
Lat / Lon: N 22° 36.637' / W 078° 42.631'
Depth: 3 meters
Tide: 1.0 meters
Description: Behind the NW tip of Cayo Guillermo there is a particularly well-sheltered anchorage in prevailing winds, but wide open in a norther. There is not much to see ashore, which is mostly mangroves. See Waterway Guide Cuba for details on navigation and approaches.

Holding:

3.50

Wind Protection:

3.00

Current Flow:

1.00

Wake Protection:

4.00

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

1.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Cayo Guillermo NW

Reviewed by: Wally Moran, Gypsy Wind, on Jan 26, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

This is one of the few non marina locations where you can anchor and go ashore on the north coast. The Guarda want you to clear in at the marina (you can go by dinghy if you wish as the channel in is unmarked, or use the waypoints I provided in Cuba Bound, max draft 5.5 feet and only if there is no swell) after which you are free to dinghy, explore the smaller cays, snorkel or hang out on the large and generally vacant beach on the north side of the western tip. This beach is a favourite of local Cubans, as it's not frequented by tourists from the nearby resorts.
This anchorage is often visited by local fishermen, with whom you can trade for lobster or fresh fish. Be advised however, there are large sharks in the area - I've seen the fishermen bring up a 9 foot hammerhead in their nets here - so snorkel with care.

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Review for Cayo Guillermo NW

Reviewed by: heather on May 8, 2017

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

3

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

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