 Spanish Wells : Profile
The colourful and orderly town of Spanish Wells occupies the small island of St Georges Cay, just to the west of the northern tip of Eleuthera. The main source of the prosperity here is the lobster fishing fleet. It has limited appeal as a tourist destination being regularly in the path of hurricanes, but out of the hurricane season, it is the quintessential Bahamian destination for cruising boats.
Customs and Immigration office is next to Ronald's Service Centre, near the public dock. They will also visit the boat at the yacht haven.
The harbour is formed by a long channel bounded by two small islands and is well sheltered, although open to winds funnelling from the east.
At the eastern end there are a few mooring buoys belonging to two of the local pilots. There is a well-kept marina and a hurricane hole at the western end where boats are secured to the mangrove trees.
Last updated December 2008.
Mooring Buoys
VHF Channel 16 'Dolphin' or 'Cinnabar'
Advisable to call ahead to check availability.
Pilots
VHF Channel 16
There are several very professional pilots in Spanish Wells and it is advisable to use their services when negotiating the 'Devils Backbone' route to Harbour Island.
Contact 'Dolphin' or 'Cinnabar' or 'A1' or 'Blue Marlin' or 'Little Woody' or 'Bandit' or 'Ol' Pot' Pinder.
Spanish Wells Yacht Haven
Spanish Wells
Tel:242 333 4255, Fax:242 333 4649, VHF Channel 16
yachthaven@gmail.com
40 slips. Draft at high tide 10 ft, low tide 8.5 ft. Satellite service, water and electricity to each slip. Fuel, laundry, showers, telephone, bike hire and book exchange. Restaurant / Cocktail bar. Accommodations available.
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