Anchorage· Busuanga· Philippines

Port Borac Anchorage (Busuanga east)

12° 2.5′ N · 120° 19.2′ E

A mangrove-lined bay with a village on Busuanga's east coast, muddy and unscenic but well sheltered.

Practical

Soggy Paws Compendium (source and date unknown): 12 02.538N 120 19.200E in 12 m mud; watch the unmarked reef to the north and rocks on the approach. Brigadoon (2013): good anchorage, fishing stakes in the bay, kids paddle out to sell fish. Webb (2009): looks muddy, shallow and full of mangroves but good shelter.

Best for

Shelter on the east coast between Coron and Tara