Anchorage· West Caicos· Other Caribbean

West Caicos Marina Basin (Molasses Reef development)

21° 41.9′ N · 72° 27.8′ W

A dredged, sheltered harbour at the northwest corner of West Caicos, built for a resort marina that was never finished.

Practical

Entrance channel 21°41.91'N 072°27.80'W (Noonsite). Depths 6–12 ft; no slips, cleats, water or fuel. Cruisers have been allowed to anchor in the basin but must keep clear of the main commercial dock (Noonsite, 2018 — check current status, as the land is privately owned and development plans have changed).

Best for

Rare all-round shelter on the west side