Lighthouse Point

• Lat / Lon: N 24° 36.836' / W 076° 08.916'
• Depth: 10'-15'
• Tide: 2.0'-3.5'
• Description:

  The lighthouse at southern tip of Eleuthera is a tiny structure featuring an automated flashing white light on a pole adjacent to a small windowless hut. The light is visible at night at great distances, but by day it almost disappears into the grove of trees that surrounds it. Beneath the lighthouse is a small anchorage that provides surprisingly good protection from the north through east. The holding, however, is challenging as the bottom is hard and one must find a bowl of sand to place the anchor. There is a small beach below the lighthouse where it is possible to go ashore if needed.

  The anchorage for now is very remote, but there is a major construction project that is underway less than a mile away. A pier is being constructed that will extend several hundred yards out from shore for large cruise ships to land in all weather conditions. Once the project is complete the tranquility of the spot will be severely compromised. As it is the sound of pile driving and heavy construction equipment can be heard clearly during the daylight hours.

  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.