Mt Hartman Bay - Docking

Mt Hartman Bay Docking

There are two entrances through the reefs, one is well buoyed and easy, the other is difficult and should not be attempted unless you have done it before. Not recommended to try to enter this bay at night.

Anchoring

There is a pleasant, quiet, and protected anchorage at the northeast arm of the bay, near the mangroves. You will have to pick your way through the mooring buoys. Although usually uncrowded, this situation can change during the hurricane season when may boat move south. Good holding.

Mooring Balls

There are many mooring balls here - the majority are private, some abandoned and approximately 30 mooring balls available for visiting yachts. Call the marina for recommended mooring buoy operators. They normally offer propane refills, water taxi, hull cleaning etc.

Marina

Docking at Secret Harbor Marina can expose you to very strong gusts that sometimes come over the surrounding hills. In addition, the marina is exposed to an uncomfortable light cross-chop that finds its way in from the sea. See Related Businesses for marina details.

There is a cruisers net at 7:30 AM six days a week on international channel 66, most cruisers monitor 68. The marina provides a free bus 2 days a week to Island Water World and shopping buses also run several days a week for EC$15 to EC$25. A number of other activities are on offer, including yoga.

Getting to Town:

The hill to find a nice bar or supermarket, is very steep. It's about a mile's walk to the main road where you can get buses to a supermarket.

Last updated:  November 2024