The U.S. military conducted a strike against a Venezuelan vessel in international waters in the Caribbean on Tuesday 2 September, 2025. The strike resulted in 11 fatalities among those aboard the vessel, which was allegedly transporting illegal narcotics bound for the United States. See news.
If having to venture near Venezuela waters, be sure to transit as far north as possible and only where communications are functioning. Sailing anywhere inside or near to Venezuela's territorial limits is extremely high risk at this time. Always file a float plan when transiting risky waters (https://boatwatch.org/resources/). Los Roques is inside Venezuela's territorial limits.
Noronqui del Media (11 55.5N, 66 44.78W) Offers secure anchoring inside the atoll. If this is taken it is possible to anchor at the western end of the island in 6m. The bottom is mostly sand with patches of old coral with live soft coral on top. Anchor with care.
Carenero anchorage (11°52′93″N, 66°50′98″W) A beautiful and peaceful place, very well protected and a favorite stop for fishing boats from whom fish can be purchased. There are two small inlets here, the more eastern is smaller and offers less protection. Anchor in the western inlet in 5m over sand/seagrass, surrounded by mangroves. Well protected (except from strong winds from the south) and good holding. A quiet place to anchor is tucked in behind the reef at the southern-most tip near to Sebastapol. Herradura anchorage at Tortuga The most scenic and protected one mentioned in the Doyle Guide and excellent lobsters can be purchased from the fishermen's settlement there.Mosquisas (11 47.8N, 66 53.67W) Sheltered from easterly winds but can be exposed in others. In good light you can get in over the shallow reef to the WSW of the anchorage, and anchor in 3-4m over sand and seagrass. There is a turtle sanctuary and hatchery ashore and when staffed they will happily show you around.
Crasqui (Cras Cay) Cruisers recommend this anchorage. The bay is protected by the shallows on the northern side and smaller islands on the south. There is a stunning beach and superb snorkeling.Bequeve Offers a number of places to anchor, mostly in 3-5m over sand. Good light and attention to the depth sounder is needed to navigate between the islands and inside the lagoon. Unless you are in the lee of one of the islands the anchorage is pretty rolly, but good holding. Excellent fish and bird life.
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