We are headed down next week for a 10 day trip. We are always on the hunt for secluded anchorages, which seem to be more and more difficult to find. At times, we have been able to anchor in Deadman's Bay, and have the place entirely to ourselves. My understanding is that there are now mooring balls there. Does anyone know if there is still room to anchor outside the mooring balls, or does the mooring field use up all the available space?
Alternatively, has anyone anchored in White Bay (Peter Island) on the south side? Are there any obstructions to be concerned about? I assume the holding in sand would be good?
In either case, these would be day stop, weather dependent options.
Thank you, in advance, for the feedback from this group.
Deadman’s Bay still has room to anchor but you will be out in the deeper part where the swell rolls around. Key Bay an be nice but be aware the two balls there are dive balls and not for overnight use.
Alternatively, has anyone anchored in White Bay (Peter Island) on the south side? Are there any obstructions to be concerned about? I assume the holding in sand would be good?
We anchored for a couple of hours in White Bay, approximately at the red dot in the attached image. Holding was fine.
Alternatively, has anyone anchored in White Bay (Peter Island) on the south side? Are there any obstructions to be concerned about? I assume the holding in sand would be good?
We anchored for a couple of hours in White Bay, approximately at the red dot in the attached image. Holding was fine.
Dan
Thank you, Dan. Exactly the info I was looking for.
Deadman’s Bay still has room to anchor but you will be out in the deeper part where the swell rolls around. Key Bay an be nice but be aware the two balls there are dive balls and not for overnight use.
George, can you estimate how many mooring balls there are in Deadman's?
Deadman’s Bay still has room to anchor but you will be out in the deeper part where the swell rolls around. Key Bay an be nice but be aware the two balls there are dive balls and not for overnight use.
George, can you estimate how many mooring balls there are in Deadman's?
There were 16 balls at Deadman when we were there in the Fall but we anchored with no issues...
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