Anchorage· Exuma Cays
Red Shanks Anchorage and BNT Mooring Field
23° 29.2′ N · 75° 44.3′ W · approximate
Sheltered water between the south side of Crab Cay and the Great Exuma mainland — one of very few spots in Elizabeth Harbour offering nearly 360-degree protection, and the standard bolt-hole for a cold front.
Practical
Circuitous approach with sections restricted to high-tide entry above 4.0 ft draft. Bottom is thick grass — hunt for sand. 34 BNT moorings, $27-45/day, to 60 ft, no rafting, book on Dockwa. ANCHORING IS PROHIBITED PARK-WIDE.
Best for
Hiding from a serious cold front
Nearby
- Crab Cay and the Walker Ruins0.3 NM away
- Marine repair, haul-out and BASRA emergency1 NM away
- Sand Dollar Beach Anchorage and Mooring Field1.7 NM away
- Pirates Lair Cave and Trails1.8 NM away
- Cash, ATMs and banking in the Exumas1.9 NM away
- Exuma Yacht Club and Marina1.9 NM away
- Dive Exuma2 NM away
- Exuma Markets and the free water dock2 NM away