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Bay of Five Pirates-Great Harbour Cay

Location: Great Harbor Cay
Lat / Lon: N 25° 44.962' / W 077° 51.803'
Depth: 6-10
Tide: 2.5'-3.0'
Description:
Located between the Great Harbour 7 and Great Harbour 8 waypoints. The bottom is soft and many boats have dragged their anchors and gone aground; nevertheless, the bay offers the best protection in the area from a cold front. It is recommended that you back down on your anchor with cruise power for at least 30 seconds to ensure a proper set.

Review for Bay of Five Pirates-Great Harbour Cay

Reviewed by: Lawrence Wolfenden on Jul 31, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

There's is room here on either side of the channel for at least a dozen vessels total. (That was the count Feb 2023.). The bottom is much and small rocks/rubble, but provides decent holding even with 5:1 scope, due in part to the 360° protection from waves and some moderation of wind by the relatively high banks (by Bahamas standards). The basin has near-vertical sides, so one can swing very close—unnervingly so—to the shore/wall.

Ensure the channel to the marina is kept clear. Be aware that although there are signs advising the basin has a 5mph, no-wake limit, a number of powerboaters paid no heed and came through at near full-throttle. This is disappointing given how tight the anchorage is, but more importantly: it endangers the manatees that inhabit the basin.

The marina at the southeast corner of the basin is somewhat accommodating, but as should be expected does not offer some amenities (e.g., showers & laundry) to non-customers.

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