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Little Norman's Cay

Lat / Lon: N 24° 39.064' / W 076° 48.780'
Depth: 8'-10'
Tide: 2.5'-3.0'
Description:
The anchorage lies in a small gap between Little Norman's Cay (or Saddle Cay as indicated on some charts) and Galleon Point on the north tip of Norman's Cay. The anchorage is almost totally enclosed by relatively high land on 3 sides and by a drying sandbar which is part of the Galleon Bank to the west. The protection and holding are excellent for winds from any direction which makes it a good anchorage for a cold front passage. The caveats with this anchorage are 1. It is surrounded by private property which means there is no going ashore and 2. The entrance to the anchorage is through a narrow opening in the rocks that is guarded with a 5.5' hard bar. Once through the gap however conditions become instantly calmer.

Holding:

5.00

Good holding in sand, avoid grassy patches

Wind Protection:

5.00

all around protection

Current Flow:

1.00

Strong reversing currents

Wake Protection:

5.00

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Shore access is difficult - posted private

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Private area. Nearest beach is Long Cay

Cell Service:

5.00

Good Coverage

Review for Little Norman's Cay

Reviewed by: Heath Johnson, Roam, on Mar 28, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

I'd agree this hike is excellent to hide from weather but be advised getting in here except at slack tide can be treacherous. The charts don't show new sand bars and the depths are off by two feet. The current rips through like a river. It's a trade off whether or not to dip into this place or not. I wouldn't come again unless I was faced with a very significant storm.

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