Anchorage· Eleuthera· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands

Pierre Island Anchorage

25° 33.3′ N · 76° 39.6′ W

A secluded settled-weather anchorage right beside the coral heads of the Devil's Backbone — for fishing or a quiet night on the Backbone route.

Practical

8-10 ft; mostly grass and sand over rock — hunt for sand patches. Some protection from the north only; swell builds over 15 kn and Waterway Guide says leave when it approaches 20 kn from any direction. Private shore.

Best for

Calm-weather night on the Devil's Backbone

Season

Settled weather only