Fresh Creek

• Location: Andros
• Lat / Lon: N 24° 43.503' / W 077° 47.257'
• Depth: 6'-9'
• Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
• Description:

  Anchoring in Fresh Creek Is a dicey proposition at best. The bottom is scoured, and the holding is awful. There are a few small patches of sand where an anchor might work, but they have been taken up by local boats on moorings.  

  In a pinch an area directly across the creek from the closed Lighthouse Club Resort provides acceptable holding and is big enough for a single vessel. There is reasonable wind protection from all directions, but in settled conditions the greatest challenge in the area is the very strong current that can approach 3 knots at max ebb.  

  When coupled with the questionable holding it is common for even a well-set anchor to drag on a tide change. Anchoring inside Fresh Creek should be considered a measure of last resort. If there is space at the government dock in the NW corner of the harbor it is by far the preferred choice for spending the night.

  DISCLAIMER: Before committing to an anchorage, you should confirm that the location is not governed by a regulation that may conflict with your plans. An increasing number of states and municipalities are enacting laws that define where and how long you may anchor.