Well, we didn't drop the anchor close to the buoy, if that's what you mean. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

So the gig is that you do not, under any circumstances, go onto the rocky Cay in the middle of the bay (Isla Chivas). Something about un-exploded ordinance, unstable dangerous chemicals, or somesuch. Boom. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> There are very large and numerous signs visible from every angle so it's really impossible to make a mistake. It could get pretty rolly if the wind is significantly south of east. We had no troubles, however. The Cay is pretty effective in blocking the waves. Plus, a 44-foot cat is pretty stable, even if there's a little surge. La Chiva beach (formerly know as Blue Beach) is very nice and visited by locals via car. It's easy to dingy to the beach and you can pull up just about anywhere. We didn't avail ourselves of the snorkeling there, but it's supposed to be pretty nice.

Here's one of the signs.