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Palmetto Point Bay

Location: South Eleuthera
Lat / Lon: N 25° 08.678' / W 076° 10.840'
Depth: 9'-12'
Tide: 2.5'-3.5'
Description:
Palmetto Point Bay is a typical Eleutheran anchorage in that is is an open roadstead best suited for very settle conditions. There is protection from the northeast, but it is exposed to all other directions and there is always a swell. There is a public dock, but it is only suitable for very shallow drafted craft. The reason to stop at Palmetto Point Bay is that it is only a short walk 0.50 mile to the top of the hill to a service station. We do not recommend Palmetto Point Bay as an overnight stop. Pau Pau Bay which is 1 nm north is a better choice for spending the night.

Holding:

5.00

Fair, sand and grass, watch out for hard bottom

Wind Protection:

4.00

N-E

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

Exposed S-NW

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

5.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Land at the public dock - fuel and medical clinic at the top of the hill

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Go ashore at the public dock

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

3.00

Review for Palmetto Point Bay

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on Feb 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

This anchorage marker is not in the correct position.
Anchor in the bay port ormSB of the old town dock. Dinghy can be left anywhere on the beach. Nice area to kayak, SUP and swim. Small grocery a couple hundred feet up the road. Several restaurants too.
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Review for Palmetto Point Bay

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on Mar 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

3

We anchored in Palmetto Point Bay in mid Jan 2023. Excellent holding close to shore in 2-3 meters anywhere near pier ruins. Land your dinghy to thr west of the pier ruins along the beach. There are several stores along the road leading from the pier. If you continue across Queens Highway, you will reach North Palmetto. More stores, homes and nice beach with coral reef close to shore. 1/2 mile east on Queens Highway is Island Farm. Get there early for fresh hot cinnamon rolls and fresh breads. Be sure to walk around the farm and see how they grow everything. The family that owns the farm is very nice.
Here's a link to a Facebook post we made. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0egX7mqDrLb6SEBkqFdZfhYGoa3kpwKTUFJfck6WSjzzFvpLBQjYcjkVjBGL1Uo3Cl&id=100063618668322

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