Anchorage· St Barthelemy· Leeward Islands
Shell Beach Anchorage (Anse de Grand Galet)
17° 53.5′ N · 62° 51.0′ W · approximate
A small day anchorage off Shell Beach on the south side of La Pointe - Multihulls World calls it an excellent afternoon stop for a swim before entering Gustavia.
Practical
Position is off the beach, derived from OpenStreetMap (approx). Reported 4-7 m; limited space and often crowded. Exposed to south and south-west swell; day use. Swimmers off the beach - approach slowly and keep clear of the swim area. Les Petits Saints rocks lie off the point to the north-west.
Best for
Afternoon swim stop before Gustavia
Season
Settled trades; day use
Place data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).