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Man-O-War Cay & Dickies Cay

Location: Sea of Abaco
Lat / Lon: N 26° 35.832' / W 077° 00.739'
Depth: 10'-12'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
In settled weather or moderate easterlies, you can anchor outside the harbor along the shores of Man-O-War Cay & Dickies Cay in 3.0 to 3.7 meters/10 to 12 feet MLW of water. The holding is good and protection from northeast through east-southeast will provide protection even when the winds exceed 20 knots. Vessels have even been known to anchor in this area for the passage of cold fronts; however, there are better choices nearby if frontal weather is expected. Dinghy dockage can be found at a public dock close to town.

3.25

(4)

3.25 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.00

Good, grass and sand

Wind Protection:

3.25

NE-SE

Current Flow:

3.33

Wake Protection:

2.00

All around

Scenic Beauty:

2.50

Ease of Shopping:

2.75

Shore Access:

4.00

Go inside the harbour

Pet Friendly:

3.50

Go inside the harbour

Cell Service:

5.00

Good coverage

Review for Man-O-War Cay & Dickies Cay

Reviewed by: Tom Allison on Apr 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

5

We ducked behind Dickies Cay for a four day stretch of 25 knots winds out of the NE and held very well. There were multiple dinghy tie ups, we used the public dock. Our day on shore was Easter and nothing was open. Went back two days later. The coffee shop had some nice pastries, and the grocery store was better stocked than many we have been to. A good place for a one or two night stop.

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Review for Man-O-War Cay & Dickies Cay

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

We stayed at North Dickie's Cay anchorage for one night, no protection from SW winds. Good holding. Put down an anchor buoy in case we snagged a power line. Easy access to town. No grocery store, only Sail Shop and Snacky Shack for hotdogs and nachos, nachos were excellent. I must mention 'Edwins Boat Yard and Hardware', best marine hardware store we've found in Abaco. Museum also wasn't open.

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Review for Man-O-War Cay & Dickies 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:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

The outside of Dickie's Cay offers a settled weather anchorage option for visiting Man-O-War Cay. As the previous reviewer noted, the inner harbors of the Cay are completely full of moorings and there is no room to anchor. On the outside, you will find fair holding in grass and sand; 6-10 feet at mean low water. Some wind protection from the north and east only. Use caution for the charted underwater cable as well as the UNCHARTED ones that run just off the rocks along the north shore. Dinghy to the Man-O-War Marina for shore access.

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Review for Man-O-War Cay & Dickies Cay

Reviewed by: Kevin Mccarthy on Jan 27, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

This is a nice anchorage but there is no room to anchor. The entire area is taken up by a few commercial, but mainly private mooring balls, or vessels permanently anchored or abandoned.
- WG Editor Comment:
  
  Waterway Guide will review and possibly delist.
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