Anchorage· Mayaguana· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands
Betsy Bay Anchorage (Mayaguana)
22° 23.8′ N · 73° 8.8′ W
A wide sandy bight on Mayaguana's west coast off the little settlement of Betsy Bay, a straightforward lee anchorage in easterly trades.
Practical
ActiveCaptain: approach due east toward the beach south of the settlement; drop in sand, as there are patches of rocky bottom and big rocks - one crew (Apr 2021) wrapped the chain on a rock overnight and needed a diver, so find clean sand before you drop. Rolly in moderate east winds; beach landing only, weak cell signal. Untenable in anything west of north or south. Betsy Bay settlement (about 44 people) holds an annual homecoming festival.
Best for
West-coast lee stop in steady easterlies
Season
Settled E–SE trades only
Nearby
- Betsy Bay beach (Mayaguana)1.2 NM away
- Betsy Bay settlement services (Mayaguana)1.5 NM away
- L&L Enterprises (Betsy Bay)1.7 NM away
- Baycaner Beach Resort restaurant and car rental (Pirate's Well)3.4 NM away
- Angel's Da After Work Bar (Pirate's Well)3.5 NM away
- Mayaguana north-coast bonefish flats3.5 NM away
- Mayaguana north-shore beaches (Pirate's Well)3.5 NM away
- Pirate's Well settlement services (Mayaguana)3.5 NM away