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Normans Castle

Location: Bight of Abaco
Lat / Lon: N 26° 43.361' / W 077° 27.083'
Depth: 6 to 8 feet
Description: Avoid the water south of the second point of land; there are dangerous, just-under-the-water obstructions there.

Holding:

3.00

Fair

Wind Protection:

4.00

Exposed to southwest through northwest

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

4.00

Exposed to southwest through northwest

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Shore Access:

2.00

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

3.00

Review for Normans Castle

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz on Apr 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

3

Don't expect a castle or much in terms of ruins here. The anchorage is pretty and we found more sand here than some other Bight of Abaco anchorages. We found a bit of sandy beach near the anchorage, but still had to leave the dinghy out due to rocks. The only ruins we found were the pier ruins to the SE beyond the first point. It is shallow sand in that area and there are some pier debris in the water so watch your dinghy engines.

The island is heavily wooded in this area. We think you will need a machete or chainsaw to move inland and find any settlement ruins.

The highlight here were bottlenose dolphins that came up to our dinghy so keep watch.

There are no services here but you can easily get VHF reception to Treasure/Green Turtle/Manjack Cay areas
Here's photos of the anchorage and island:
https://www.facebook.com/100063618668322/posts/pfbid02qBH9YyktyWr4HCe5kCUF8SEUHqPXrUEMHqWk6Y4jcnoFzNjDAiiyUWnWFtNWyDGBl/

Here's photos of the dolphins:
https://www.facebook.com/100063618668322/posts/pfbid02E6hFuH3bT3bs6NpfxbbBorAvKjAbRwSvJXsNYpX5FWdH3p8yU6E37hAwQiusW3qtl/

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