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Thunderball Grotto Moorings (FREE)

  • Location: Northern Exuma
  • Lat / Lon: N 24° 10.700' / W 076° 26.720'
  • Depth: 6'-16'
  • Tide: 2.5'-3.5'
  • Description:

    Five moorings for vessels to 50 feet. Use at your own risk!

    There is only a very short period of slack tide in this anchorage. The rest of the time there are strong currents and usually lots of wakes from passing boats. We are including this anchorage more as a warning than as a suggestion because the bottom in under 10' of water is scoured with questionable holding. The holding becomes acceptable in +13' of water but then you run the risk of swinging into the path of vessels moving between Exumas Sound and the Staniel Cay area.  There are many better anchorages nearby.

    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.


Holding:
Poor thin sand over rock
Wind Protection:
NE-SE
Current Flow:
Strong currents
Wake Protection:
Lots of wakes during the day
Scenic Beauty:
Ease of Shopping:
Shore Access:
Shore access is difficult
Pet Friendly:
Go ashore at Staniel Cay Yacht Club or on the south end of Little Majors
Cell Service:
Good Coverage
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