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Manjack - Crab Cay

Location: Abacos
Lat / Lon: N 26° 49.050' / W 077° 21.780'
Depth: 7'-9'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
The bay formed by the south end of Manjack and Crab Cay is the most popular anchorage in the area. It is not uncommon to find 7-8 boats all vying for space, so it is important that vessels observe good anchoring etiquette when stopping for the night.
The anchorage is the best protected in the area and many cruisers will even ride out frontal weather here. Protection is good from northwest thru southeast and the holding is excellent.
The bay will shallow rapidly and becomes grassy in the north end so vessels anchoring in shallower water should be sure that their anchor is well dug in. The better holding will be found in +9’ of water close to the shore of Crab Cay.

5.00

(4)

5.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.75

Excellent, grass and sand

Wind Protection:

4.25

Exposed northwest through southwest

Current Flow:

3.67

Wake Protection:

4.33

Exposed northwest through southwest

Scenic Beauty:

4.75

Ease of Shopping:

1.50

Shore Access:

4.67

Beach nearby

Pet Friendly:

4.25

Beach nearby

Cell Service:

3.67

Good Ccoverage

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Manjack - Crab Cay

Reviewed by: Mary Trantham, Viento Tropicale, on Mar 31, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Stayed here numerous times, holding great. Here now in 20+ KN winds holding good and wind is blocked. Easy pet walking.

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Review for Manjack - Crab Cay

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz on Jun 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

4

Manjack Cay, also known as Nunjack Cay, is one of our favorites in the Bahamas! We spent over a week here on this visit. The residents are friendly and have built trails to the ocean, an art trail which we think is the best we've found, amazing reefs, mangrove trails, and lots of places to explore highlight this Cay. We saw dozens to well over a 100 green sea turtles each day. Most were juveniles. Expect to see rays, sharks, nudibranchs, seahares, jellyfish, and many tropical reef fish. Wind protection is good for all but westerly component winds. Holding is very good in sandy areas. There is lots of healthy sea grass here - try to avoid anchoring in the grassy areas. The anchorage is large and you can pick your spot all the way from the north to the south. The anchorage could hold dozens and dozens of boats. We had from 3-20 boats during the 8 days we were here in mid May 2022 and always lots of space for everyone. Close proximity to Green Turtle Cay allows for a day trip for supplies or a meal if desired and WiFi was good through ALiV MIFI unit. Here's a few of our photo albums from Manjack Cay. Check a few days before/after and you'll find more.
Snorkeling the Reefs:
https://www.facebook.com/100063618668322/posts/418005620330057/
Art Trail:
https://www.facebook.com/100063618668322/posts/417998450330774/
Mangrove kayaking and snorkeling:
https://www.facebook.com/100063618668322/posts/418011180329501/

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Review for Manjack - Crab Cay

Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox on Feb 9, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.9'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

3

Absolutely beautiful spot! Fair holding in sand and weed. Protection from North East through South winds. There are no stores or services on the private island, but the owners do allow cruisers to use the beach. You can land your dinghy and walk a well marked 1 mile trail to the ocean beach. Leashed dogs are welcome on the island. A creek is accessible by dinghy at high tide. You can see sharks, rays, and turtles in this creek. Wi-Fi is not available. BTC has 1-2 bars of LTE cell service.

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Review for Manjack - Crab Cay

Reviewed by: Jim P on Dec 27, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

A very nice, secure anchorage tucked in behind a bluff. Protection from N to S, open to W, with some current flow with tides. Mostly sandy bottom with some grass. large area, lots of good spots depending on your draft. Coco beach a short dinghy ride around the corner.

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