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Governors Harbour - Laughing Bird Cay

Location: Eleuthera
Lat / Lon: N 25° 11.213' / W 076° 14.311'
Depth: 12'-15'
Tide: 2.5'-3.5'
Description:
Laughing Bird Cay is a small island that lies off the south side of Governor’s Harbour. The cay acts as breakwater for the local fisherman’s dock and boat ramp where it is possible to buy fresh fish at the end of the day when the fishermen return. The anchorage is southeast of the cay towards the cell tower. Do not attempt to anchor between Laughing Bird Cay and the shoreline. The bottom is hard and there is submerged debris. There is good holding and protection from the north through east. Deeper drafted vessels or those wishing to anchor in deeper water while visiting Governors harbour will find this anchorage to be a viable option. Land your dinghy on the beach next to the queens highway and turn right for the Esso Station, BTC Store and Burrows Supermarket which are a short distance away.

Holding:

1.00

Fair, Grass, Rock

Wind Protection:

4.00

NW-SSE

Ease of Shopping:

5.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Beach nearby

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Beach nearby

Cell Service:

5.00

Good Coverage

Review for Governors Harbour - Laughing Bird Cay

Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox, Independence, on May 10, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

1

Wind Protection:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

Like the other Governor's Harbour anchorage, holding here is poor with some thin sand over scoured rock. There is decent wind protection from the north and east but none for south and west. Land dinghies on the beach next to the Fish Fry or on the other side of Cupids Cay along the seawall/beach.

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