Anchorage· Mayne· Salish Sea — San Juans, Gulf Islands & Desolation Sound
Bennett Bay (Mayne Island)
48° 50.7′ N · 123° 14.9′ W
A wide bay on Mayne's east side with a long beach and park reserve islets off its mouth. It is a pleasant day anchorage with walks ashore and a view to the mainland mountains.
Practical
Coordinate is the OSM bay. Open to the east and north-east; good in westerlies, poor in an easterly or southeaster. Anchor off the beach and check depths and rocks on chart 3477/3442. The islets offshore are park reserve: keep 100 m off any marked special preservation areas and wildlife.
Best for
Day anchorage, beach and swimming
Season
June-September in westerly weather
Nearby
- Campbell Bay (Mayne Island)0.6 NM away
- Mount Parke (Mayne Island)1.9 NM away
- Miners Bay (Mayne Island)2.1 NM away
- Hope Bay Public Wharf (North Pender)2.8 NM away
- Winter Cove (Saturna Island)2.9 NM away
- Saturna Lamb Barbecue (Winter Cove)3.1 NM away
- Sturdies Bay (Galiano Island)3.2 NM away
- Saturna Point Store and Lighthouse Pub (Lyall Harbour)3.4 NM away
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