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Mangrove Cay

Location: Little Bahama Bank
Lat / Lon: N 26° 54.738' / W 078° 37.572'
Depth: 8'-10'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
Mangrove Cay is a non-descript lump of mangrove and rock at the midpoint of the Little Bahama Bank but it provides a convenient spot to rest for vessels making their way to and from Abaco.
The Cay is oriented north to south, but it is too small to provide any meaningful protection, so the anchorage is basically an open roadstead. It is possible to anchor anywhere around the island and it is not uncommon to find vessels on all sides in settled weather. Holding is good in sandy mud. There is a tiny patch of beach on the southeast side of the cay for those with pets.

Holding:

5.00

Good in sandy mud

Wind Protection:

2.50

Open and exposed, fair weather only

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

2.00

Open and exposed, fair weather only

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Shore access is difficult

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Shore access is difficult

Cell Service:

1.00

No coverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Mangrove Cay

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn on Apr 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

Excellent holding, good in settled weather but not much protection from wind or waves, mostly exposed.

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Review for Mangrove Cay

Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox, Independence, on Apr 6, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

A popular roadstead anchorage for boats before or after Gulfstream crossings. Anchoring is possible on either side of the island depending on wind. Good holding in sand and some grass in 5-8 feet at mean low water. Many boats crossing the bank will pass by during high seasons, so be sure to show your mooring light and anchor well clear of the marked routes. May be buggy on still, warm nights.

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