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New Plymouth Settlement-Green Turtle Cay

Location: Central Abaco Cays
Lat / Lon: N 26° 45.730' / W 077° 20.025'
Depth: 7'-12'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
The area between the government dock at New Plymouth Settlement and the entrance to Black Sound is a popular anchorage for boaters visiting Green Turtle Cay.
The New Plymouth Settlement anchorage offers good protection in prevailing easterly conditions, but winds outside of those quadrants can cause an uncomfortable chop to build. The holding is excellent but due to the relative openness of the anchorage, it is not a good choice for heavy weather unless you are prepared to accept a bouncy ride.
The downside to this area is that is very busy with boat traffic of all sizes during the day, and you should expect numerous wakes, especially from the Bolo Ferry that runs through the anchorage several times per day. Things quiet down considerably by sunset. This anchorage is very popular with visiting boaters because it is the closest to the shops, bars, restaurants and services of the settlement.

3.50

(4)

3.50 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.25

Good holding in sand, avoid grassy patches

Wind Protection:

2.75

Exposed northwest through south

Current Flow:

4.50

Wake Protection:

1.75

Exposed northwest through south

Scenic Beauty:

2.50

Ease of Shopping:

4.50

Shore Access:

4.75

Public dinghy dock nearby

Pet Friendly:

3.50

Public dock is nearby

Cell Service:

5.00

Good coverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for New Plymouth Settlement-Green Turtle Cay

Reviewed by: Tom Allison on Nov 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

We have anchored here twice in 2023. Both times it took two tries to get the anchor to bite. Once it did, we held well, and we felt comfortable leaving the boat to go to shore. Winds were out of the northeast, so we were in the lee with very clam water. There is little or no current.

New Plymouth has a nice dinghy dock and plenty of place to grab a bite to eat, shop and get some provisions.

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Review for New Plymouth Settlement-Green Turtle Cay

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

3

Not a bad anchorage but very exposed to South through NorthWest winds/waves. Lots of boat traffic in/out of Black Sound with resulting wakes. New Providence is a great place to visit and re-provision. Rent golf carts to explore the Cay.

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Review for New Plymouth Settlement-Green Turtle Cay

Reviewed by: Doug Hobbs, Rock Chalk, on May 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Good holding but open to south, west and north. Lots of wakes from power boats and ferries. Easy dinghy ride to both Black and White Sounds. Gas only is available at Sunset Marine in Black Sound ( they close at noon on Saturday). Green Turtle Club in White Sound has been rebuilt with new docks and has both gas and diesel. Good local restaurants in both harbors, including the famous Miss Emily's Blue Bee Bar.

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Review for New Plymouth Settlement-Green Turtle Cay

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

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

Holding is good in sand and some grass, 5-8 feet mean low water. Some wind protection from the northeast-east only. Dinghy access is in the town harbor next to the large public dock. Curry's Food Store has a dinghy dock as well. You can also tie next to the large government dock on the outside. Expect many frequent wakes, especially from the ferries.

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