Moorings:
A new mooring field containing 15 buoys has been installed in the Pirate's Bay area of Man-o-War bay by Tobago's Environmental Research Institute Charlotteville (ERIC). There are two mooring areas and anchoring within those areas is not permitted for recreational vessels.
Mooring area 1, adjacent to Pirate's Bay contains moorings 1 - 9 ranging in depth from 6m closest to shore to 16m further into the bay. Mooring area 2, alongside Buccary Reef contains moorings 10-15 in 10-15m depth. Distance between the moorings is at least 40m.
For all bookings and enquiries visit the website www.tobago-moorings.com or email ericexpeditions@eric-tobago.org. Approximate cost $15 a night.
Anchoring:
Charlotteville has a good, but deep, protected anchorage with a long-term community of cruisers.
Anchor north of the imaginary line extending from the end of the jetty to the northern point of Pirates Bay. Do not anchor inside this line. If you search around north of this line, it is possible to find depths of 45 feet in which to anchor. You will also find the breeze is more consistent and cooling north of the line and you should be out of the insect range. Take care that your anchor or chain do not damage any coral.
If you go in too close to shore (less than 40' of water) you will be in coral. 45'-60' has you on a nice sandy ledge with good holding with proper scope. It is a little shallower if you go by the town beach, but more exposed to any swell.
If you try to anchor in the cove at Pirates Bay, the fishermen may ask you to move. Depths of approx. 35-40' with a sandy bottom.
You must not discharge black water into the bay or any swimming areas. Be sure to allow for swinging room when anchoring as varying currents affect the bay.
Dinghy Docks:
If using the dinghy dock, be sure to use a stern anchor or your dinghy will get sucked underneath the dock as the tide fluctuates. Alternatively, pull your dinghy up onto the beach on the inside of the town jetty.
Workshop Seatours has a dock and there is a grocery store here also.
Last updated: January 2023
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