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Sanctuary Creek, Shroud Cay
24° 32.2′ N · 76° 47.7′ W · approximate
The one mangrove creek at Shroud where outboards are permitted - a serpentine, waist-deep river of glass that cuts clean through the island from the bank to Exuma Sound, past turtles, baby lemon sharks, rays and conch you can count on the bottom. It is the single most memorable dinghy ride in the Exumas.
Practical
IDLE SPEED ONLY, strictly enforced - this is a nursery habitat. Time it for a mid-to-high RISING tide; at low water the creek dries and you will drag your dinghy. Roughly an hour before slack high is the sweet spot, giving you a push in and enough water to get back. Carry a handheld VHF and water; it is a long walk back. Other Shroud creeks are non-motorised (kayak/paddleboard only).
Best for
The best dinghy ride in the Bahamas
Nearby
- Shroud Cay North Anchorage0.2 NM away
- Shroud Cay Mangrove Nursery Wildlife0.4 NM away
- Shroud Cay Mooring Field0.4 NM away
- Shroud Cay north creek — the classic kayak and SUP run0.4 NM away
- Camp Driftwood Lookout, Shroud Cay1 NM away
- Wax Cay Cut - Northern Boundary, Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park1 NM away
- Driftwood Beach / The Washing Machine, Shroud Cay1.1 NM away
- Russell Family Loyalist Ruins Trail, Hawksbill Cay3.2 NM away