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Gumelemi Cay - Bakers Bay

Location: Great Guana Cay, Sea of Abaco
Lat / Lon: N 26° 41.280' / W 077° 09.510'
Depth: 7'-12'
Tide: 2.0'-2.5'
Description:
There are two spots where boaters can anchor to the north of the Loggerhead Channel that are similar in characteristics. One is due south of Gumelemi Cay, a small undeveloped island that sports a wooden tower in the center, and the other is northwest of the entrance to Bakers Bay Marina. Both offer reasonable protection from northeast through east winds and the holding is very good in deep sand. If you decide to anchor be prepared to endure continuous wakes from vessels of all sizes ranging from jet skis to megayachts. Traffic will run well into the evening and will begin again at first light.

Holding:

4.00

Fair, grass and sand

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open and exposed west and south

Wake Protection:

1.00

Open and exposed west and south

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Review for Gumelemi Cay - Bakers Bay

Reviewed by: Lucy Wilcox, Independence, on Apr 6, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

The anchorage provides a nice stopping point for vessels north or southbound through the Whale Cay Passage. Shoreline is private mansions; some wind protection from the north and east but nothing else. Good holding in sand; 5-8 feet at mean low water. Beautiful snorkeling can be found by dinghying around to the northern tip of the island.

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