Anchorage· Ile Fourchue· Leeward Islands
Ile Fourchue Moorings
17° 57.3′ N · 62° 54.4′ W · approximate
A horseshoe-shaped, uninhabited reserve island about 3 nm north-west of Colombier on the way to St Martin - bare volcanic hills around a clear bay with reserve moorings, rays and turtles over the sand, and almost nobody ashore.
Practical
Position is inside the bay, derived from the OpenStreetMap coastline (approx). The island curves around the bay and gives excellent protection from north-east swell, but noforeignland reviewers report it can roll; the beach-side buoys are said to be more comfortable. A reef at the south-east of the entrance, right by the entrance, is usually marked by breaking waves - give it room. Reserve rules: one boat per buoy, 25 m / 20 t max, 96 consecutive hours max; anchoring only in the marked zone inside the bay (rangers patrol). Happy Charter (2026) reports that the reserve buoys shown on charts were not in place in spring 2026 and that rangers usually tolerated boats at anchor - check with the ATE or capitainerie before relying on a buoy. Generators on charter boats can be noisy. Land the dinghy on the small beach; surf landings can be wet. Clear in at Gustavia first (it is part of St Barth).
Best for
Wild overnight stop between St Martin and St Barth
Season
Nov-Jun; rolly in some swell directions