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Grande Anse Anchorage (Deshaies)

16° 19.3′ N · 61° 47.7′ W · approximate

An alternative to crowded Deshaies bay: anchor off the long sweep of Grande Anse beach a mile north of town, with the beach bars and a swim ashore.

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Practical

Coordinate approx: about 300 m west of Plage de Grande Anse (OSM way 54899850), checked as open water against OSM coastline. noforeignland reviewers describe good holding in 5-7 m of sand and beautiful views, with some roll from swell - pick your spot carefully. Exposed to west and north; avoid in northerly ground swell.

Best for

A quieter night north of Deshaies in settled weather

Season

Settled trades only; untenable in northerly swell

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