Mayaguana Port - Docking

Apr 19, 2023

Anchorages:

Abraham's Bay is full of coral heads and yachts should exercise caution when anchoring.

There are at least two good anchorages in the bay over grass and sand:

Reef Anchorage West: This anchorage has deeper water but is a long way from town.
Reef Anchorage East: Suitable for shallow draft yachts and much closer to the dinghy dock.
East Plana Cay: There is a small anchorage on the south side at 22°35.3 N - 73°29.5 W. This is a nice place to stopover on the way to Acklins or Crooked Island if the weather is calm.

a low concrete dock extending out into a blue sea with small sticks marking a channel for approach
The dinghy dock at Abraham's Bay - photo by Axel Schultz

Dinghy Dock:

There is a small concrete dinghy dock in shallow water in front of the town and Reef Anchorage East. A small channel leads up to the dinghy dock marked with thin wooden sticks in the water. Approach slowly and watch the depth.

Town Dock: 

The mailboat (MV Lady Mathilda) visits once a week for delivery and pickup. When the mailboat is not in town it may be possible to use the dock for loading/unloading/overnighting. Avoid other traffic and beware of underwater projections.

Ashore:

There are a few facilities, reprovisioning with local produce, home cooking, fuel and even propane gas. The locals will make you very welcome.

Last updated:  July 2019

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